Face Lift
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What is a Face Lift?
The effects of aging, stress, and sun damage can leave you looking tired and old. As you get older, the skin on the face begins to sag, and fine lines and wrinkles may develop around the eyes, mouth and forehead. While signs of aging are unavoidable, a face lift, or rhytidectomy, can restore a fresh and more youthful appearance to your face.
A face lift is a type of facial cosmetic procedure designed to smooth and firm the skin around the face and counteract the toll that time, sun exposure, gravity and daily stress have taken.
At Plastic Surgery Affiliates, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mike Hueneke specializes in Nashville face lifts, Brentwood face lifts and Hendersonville face lifts, and welcomes new patients to come in and discuss all their options.
How is a Face Lift Performed in Nashville?
Sagging neck and jowls, as well as that "tired look," are treated with this surgery. The improvements are quite impressive. A variety of techniques for face lifts in Nashville, Brentwood, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas exist, and your consultation will determine which one is right for you.
Standard procedure calls for an incision to be made just inside the hairline, following the contour of the ear, and continuing under the earlobe to the underside of the ear and to the lower scalp. Excess skin is then removed, and the remaining skin is pulled back to the incision line, where the skin is stitched back together.
The rhytidectomy can take several hours, depending on whether the patient is also receiving a neck or brow lift, or if any other facial procedures are being performed that day. During your consultation, the details of the surgery will be fully discussed, as there are several techniques that can be employed, and Dr. Hueneke can determine which technique would be most effective to achieve your desired result.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Face Lift in Nashville?
Although a face lift cannot stop aging or turn back the clock, it can leave you looking healthy and more youthful. Ideal candidates for a face lift in TN meet the following criteria:
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Physically and psychologically healthy |
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Aware of the risks and complications of the surgery |
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Has good skin elasticity |
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Non-smoker, or has quit smoking at least two weeks before the surgery |
Additionally, if you're looking to get rid of deep lines around the nose, loose skin around the jaw line (jowls), fat and folds of the neck or creases on the side of the mouth, a Nashville face lift, Brentwood face lift or Hendersonville face lift might be perfect for you.
What Kind of Post-Operative Face Lift Care Can I Expect?
Immediately following your Tennessee face lift, your face will be fitted with bandages to reduce swelling, as both swelling and bruising are common post-operative events. This improves over a 5 to 7 day period. Stitches, staples, and clips are usually removed within a week of surgery.
Patients are typically instructed to avoid strenuous activity until swelling has gone down, which could take up to six weeks. However, the swelling should subside enough within two weeks in order to get back to light activity and social engagements. If you have additional questions regarding the recovery process for your Nashville face lift, Brentwood face lift or Hendersonville face lift, Dr. Hueneke invites you to set up a one-on-one consultation today.
What are the Typical Results of Nashville Face Lifts?
In Tennessee, face lift patients are typically very pleased with their results following the procedure. By eliminating the deep creases and loose, sagging skin, patients feel renewed and refreshed with their new, more youthful appearance. To further educate yourself on the procedure, take a moment to look through our gallery of Nashville face lift before and after photos.
Dr. Hueneke is committed to providing his patients with the best possible results, and his extensive collection of Nashville face lift before and after photos are just testament to his skill and precision.
What are Nashville Face Lift Costs?
Because of the variety of techniques and options in face lift surgery, prices will vary. Plastic Surgery Affiliates invites you to call today for a consultation, where you can learn more about Nashville face lift prices, as well as any other aspect of the procedure.
Members of Dr. Hueneke's highly trained and compassionate staff are happy to meet with you individually to help educate you on all of your options. We are proud to offer face lifts for patients in Nashville, Brentwood and Hendersonville, as well as across the entire region.
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