Face Lift

A facelift is a procedure used to improve sagging facial skin, loose neck skin and jowls, by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, and redraping skin. The procedure takes three to five hours and is performed with sedation or general anesthesia. Once the procedure is complete, you should expect temporary swelling, numbness, bruising, and tenderness of the skin.

Recovery

You will have soreness and discomfort after your facelift. Dr. Ver Steeg will give you a prescription for pain medication. Facelift patients may return to work in 10 to 14 days, with more strenuous activity limited for a month or more. Bruising may last two to three weeks, and exposure to the sun must be limited for the first several months.

Risks

The risks of a facelift procedure include damage to the nerves which control facial muscles and sensation, poor healing, excessive scarring, and asymmetry of the face or hair line. The results of a facelift can usually be seen for five to ten years. Dr. Ver Steeg will discuss the risks of the procedure with you at the time of your consultation.