Facelift Surgery
Facelift surgery is also known as rhytidectomy, is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an incision near the temple that stretches across the front of the face around the hairline. During the surgery, the underlying muscle and tissue are tightened and excess fat and skin are removed. Once these steps are taken, the patient’s skin is sutured and the surgery is complete. The incision size can also vary and be smaller depending upon the level of surgery being undertaken. Extra skin and hanging jowls in the neck line and jowl area can be addressed through a neck lift, which is surgically performed through an incision from the front ear lobe to the lower end of the scalp. This surgery is performed over the course of several hours, with most people going home the same day.
Post-surgical facial bandages and any drainage tubes are removed within a few days of the surgery, with stitches being removed no later than 10 days after the procedure. Bruising and swelling in the face will subside over time, as will face stiffness and skin numbness, with normal activities resuming for most patients within a month or slightly less, of surgery. All surgeries include risks and those for facelifts, include infections and potential nerve damage, although uncommon, should be considered, as should the fact that many insurance companies do not cover all expenses associated with this procedure. An important consideration for patients is the experience of their providers: Dr. Kenny Rodriguez of Cedar Valley ASCENT possesses the medical expertise and artistic vision to provide you with your desired facial enhancement.