Facelift
in Memphis
Go Beyond Wrinkles
Why Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis for a Facelift?
As we all experience the natural process of aging, embracing it gracefully is entirely possible at the Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis! Following a facelift by your PSG board-certified surgeon, your appearance retains your natural, unique essence, presenting a refreshed, more youthful version of yourself. Our team of board-certified surgeons leads Memphis's largest plastic surgery group, offering unparalleled expertise and personalized care for every patient. When you choose PSG for your facelift, you select a refreshed, more youthful version of yourself that retains your unique essence.View our Before and After galleries at the bottom of the page.
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Facelift at a glance
- Procedure: Surgical removal of excess skin as well as tightening of remaining skin and underlying structures
- Benefits: Resuspend your facial tissue back into a youthful position, creating a naturally rejuvenated appearance
- Downtime: Most patients return to work within two weeks
- Duration of Results: Long-lasting, with continued improvement for several years
Why choose a facelift?
As we age, the facial skin undergoes the effects of wear and tear, gravity, fluctuations in weight, and exposure to the sun. The face loses elasticity and fat leading to sagging jowls, cheeks, and other folds of skin on the face. The reduction in facial volume frequently contributes to a hollow appearance and a fatigued expression.
What is a facelift?
A facelift procedure, also known as a rhytidectomy, is the removal of surplus skin and the tightening of the remaining skin and underlying structures called the SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeuotic System) to achieve a more resilient and taut aesthetic. It is meant to resuspend the facial volume back into its more youthful position. This method effectively reduces deep lines and wrinkles on the face, resulting in a naturally rejuvenated and youthful appearance that endures over an extended period. Undergoing a facelift procedure is a way to reclaim an improved contour of the neck and face as well as smoother, less wrinkled skin, rejuvenating a rested, more youthful, and energized appearance while boosting confidence and self-esteem.
A Deeper Understanding
Advanced Facelift Techniques: Deep Plane and High SMAS
At Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis, our board-certified surgeons are skilled in advanced facelift techniques, including deep plane facelifts and high SMAS facelifts. These methods can provide more comprehensive and longer-lasting results for suita
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is an advanced technique that goes beyond traditional facelift methods. This approach involves lifting and repositioning both the skin and the underlying muscles as a single unit, allowing for more natural movement and a more youthful appearance.
Key benefits of the deep plane facelift include:
- More dramatic and longer-lasting results
- Natural-looking outcomes without an overly tight appearance
- Improved midface rejuvenation
- Potential for fewer visible scars
The deep plane technique is particularly effective for addressing significant facial sagging and can be an excellent option for patients with more advanced signs of aging.
High SMAS Facelift
The high SMAS facelift is another advanced technique that focuses on lifting and tightening the deeper layers of facial tissue. This method allows our surgeons to reposition facial fat and muscles to their more youthful positions, creating a refreshed and natural look.
Advantages of the high SMAS facelift include:
- Comprehensive rejuvenation of the midface, lower face, and neck
- Reduced risk of the "wind-swept" look associated with older facelift techniques
- Long-lasting results due to the manipulation of deeper facial structures
- Ability to address multiple areas of concern in a single procedure
The high SMAS technique is particularly beneficial for patients looking to address sagging in the cheek and jowl areas while maintaining a natural facial contour.
Rediscover Your Youthful Look
What is a facelift procedure like?
During a facelift, our experienced surgeons remove surplus skin and tighten the remaining skin and underlying SMAS, creating a more resilient and youthful aesthetic. This technique effectively reduces jowling and wrinkles, resulting in a naturally rejuvenated appearance that lasts for an extended period.
On the day of your surgery, one of our board-certified surgeons will perform your facelift with utmost care and precision. The procedure typically involves making incisions along the hairline and around the ears, allowing access to the underlying facial tissues. Your surgeon will then carefully lift and reposition these tissues, removing excess skin and fat as needed. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures, resulting in a smoother, more youthful contour. You may have a drain placed if your surgeon thinks it is necessary.
Customized Rejuvenation
What conditions does a facelift address?
A facelift can effectively treat various signs of aging, including:
- Excess skin on the face and neck
- Loss of volume in the cheeks
- Sagging jowls
- Drooping skin around the jawline and neck
- Nasolabial folds (deep creases between the nose and mouth)
Our surgeons will carefully assess your individual concerns and create a personalized treatment plan to address your specific needs. Your facelift may be combined with eyelid rejuvenation, fat grafting, laser resurfacing, neck lift, and a brow lift as part of a broader plan with your PSG surgeon.
Restoring Confidence
What are the benefits of a facelift?
Choosing to undergo a facelift at Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis offers numerous benefits:
- Restored confidence: A rejuvenated appearance can significantly boost your self-esteem.
- Natural-looking results: Our skilled surgeons ensure your results look authentic and harmonious with your facial features.
- Long-lasting effects: While the aging process continues, the improvements from a facelift can last for many years.
- Comprehensive rejuvenation: A facelift simultaneously addresses multiple signs of aging, providing a more holistic improvement.
Tailoring Your Experience
Am I a candidate for a facelift?
A facelift is a good choice for many people looking to regain their confidence with a look on the outside that reflects how they feel on the inside. Ideal facelift candidates should:
- Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that impair healing
- Nonsmokers
- Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations
- Some level of elasticity to help it heal afterward and tighten once the facelift is complete
- Although facelifts can occur at any age, a facelift is most effective for patients 40 years old to 70 years old
Both men and women are turning to the Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis at the initial signs of facial aging. This proactive approach to facelifts at the initial signs of facial aging, allowing individuals to enjoy the benefits for a more extended period and achieve a subtler outcome. A facelift can effectively treat various signs of aging, including:
- Excess Loose skin on the face and neck
- Deep wrinkles and creases
- Loss of volume in the cheeks
- Sagging jowls
- Drooping skin around the jawline and neck
- Nasolabial folds (deep creases between the nose and mouth)
To book your Memphis Facelift consult, call your Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis team at 901-295-7184 to start your journey!
What Can I Expect for Facelift Recovery?
Facelift Recovery
Healthy recovery from a facelift procedure is critical. The incisions and swelling typically show rapid improvement, allowing patients to feel at ease being visible in public in less than two weeks after the surgery. By the two-week mark, many patients confidently return to work, and by three to four weeks post-operatively, they feel comfortable attending social gatherings. The results continue to enhance as swelling gradually diminishes, reaching complete resolution within several months.
Week One: During this initial week, you may experience the most discomfort as your incisions heal and dressings are applied to your face. Swelling and potential bruising are common, and you'll be prescribed medication to manage pain. Adequate rest for a few days is essential. Head elevation and a low-sodium diet help decrease swelling. Your sutures will be removed at the end of the first week.
Week 2: Swelling and bruises will noticeably diminish, but it's crucial to continue taking it easy and avoid lifting.
Weeks 3-4: Sutures are likely to be removed during this period, although the timing can vary based on the facelift type. You may feel some tightness due to reshaped skin and tissues. Visible results will emerge as swelling subsides, and you can gradually return to regular activities.
After the first month: Slight swelling may persist for up to six months to a year, but your results should be fully apparent. Scars will begin to fade, and you can resume your regular routine with a complete return to normalcy.
A Transformation You Can See
Facelift Results
Final results typically become fully apparent within several months as all swelling resolves. Your rejuvenated look can last many years, helping you feel more confident and youthful. The results of a facelift can last for many years, typically 7-10 years or more. However, it's important to understand that while a facelift can turn back the clock, it doesn't stop the aging process. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, protecting your skin from sun damage, and following a good skincare routine can help prolong your results. Your facelift can be coupled with maintenance procedures to help maintain your result such as fat grafting, laser resurfacing, and Morpheus radiofrequency microneedling.
Facelift
Frequently Asked Questions
During the procedure, you'll be under anesthesia and won't feel any pain. After surgery, you may experience some discomfort, tightness, and swelling, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. Most patients describe the recovery as more uncomfortable and tight rather than painful, with the majority of discomfort subsiding within the first week or two.
A full facelift addresses the entire face below the eyes, including the mid-face, jowls, and neck area. It's more comprehensive and typically provides more dramatic results. A mini facelift, also known as a "weekend lift," focuses on the lower jowl area of the face, primarily addressing early jowling and neck laxity. It's less invasive, has a shorter recovery time, and provides more modest results.
There's no "right" age for a facelift, as everyone ages differently. Most facelift patients are between 40 and 70 years old, but we also see patients outside this range. The best time for a facelift is when you start noticing significant signs of aging that bother you and can't be adequately addressed with non-surgical treatments. Earlier facelifts can be more subtle and can prevent you from needing a dramatic amount of skin removed at a later age.
Our skilled surgeons at Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis take great care to place incisions in discrete locations, typically along the hairline and natural creases around the ear. While all surgical procedures result in some scarring, these incisions usually heal very well and become barely noticeable over time. Most patients find that any residual scarring is easily concealed by their hair or natural facial contours. Additionally, at PSG we recommend that you couple your surgery with the Sciton Profractional and BBL lasers post-operatively to further minimize scarring. PSG has the highest volume of Sciton resurfacing in the area, and that experience allows us the ability to minimize your scars.
Most patients can return to light, normal activities within 2-3 weeks after surgery. However, it's important to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for about 4-6 weeks. Our team will provide detailed post-operative instructions and guide you through your recovery process, ensuring you know exactly when it's safe to resume various activities.
Before & After Photos
