Los Angeles Facelift Surgery

Looking young is an important part of feeling good about your-self. When time and gravity leave a distinctive and declining imprint on our face, it is time to consider a facelift. Men, as well as women, can benefit from facelift procedures, and the restorative quality of the lift can considerably enhance the quality of your self-image. If you have any questions about Facial Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, call us at (310) 784-0644 in Torrance today or receive a certificate for consultation to meet with a physician to discuss your face lift questions.

A common misconception about the facelift is that the procedure affects the whole face. The facelift should really be renamed a neck lift to more appropriately reflect what the procedure does. During a facelift, loose skin from the neck is removed and the underlying muscles are tightened. This restores definition to the neckline, and eliminates jowls from around the mouth in the process. The overall result is a young looking neck and face, with newly tightened skin and muscles.

Dr. Spenler may employ an endoscope (endoscopic facelift) during facelift surgery to minimize scarring, reduce the risk of nerve damage, and accelerate your recovery. Ask Dr. Spenler about the advantages of endoscopic cosmetic surgery and if the endoscopic option is right for you.

What are the benefits of a Facelift surgery?

The goal of a facelift is to tighten the skin and muscles of the neck, and eliminate jowls from around the mouth. The skin of a young person's neck adheres to the tight underlying muscles, but with age the muscles become lax, and the skin becomes loose, leading to the appearance of a "turkey neck". At our cosmetic surgery centers in Los Angeles, facelift surgery restores the neck and jowls eliminating the "turkey neck."

To restore a young look to the whole face, a brow lift or eyelid surgery and facelift can be combined in the same procedure. This gives all the benefits of a more youthful appearance.

How is a Facelift performed?

While the patient is under adequate anesthesia, the surgeon makes incisions behind the hairline near the temple and down around behind the ear and, if necessary, a tiny incision is make under the chin. Excess skin is removed, and sagging muscles and tissue are tightened. The remaining skin is repositioned to create a lifted more youthful appearance. The procedure is performed in two to three hours.

What can I expect after a Facelift in Los Angeles?

There is usually little pain after facelift surgery, and patients usually look well. There will be some swelling and bruising that will diminish quickly and are usually completely gone within two weeks.

A little numbness and tightness of the skin should be expected. Because of their placement, scars are not visible on the face and may remain pink behind the hairline for a month or so.

Avoiding strenuous activity that may put tension on the scars is important for the first few weeks.

How much does Facelift surgery cost?

The price of facelift surgery will vary, depending on whether you decide to include the endoscopic option. After a brief examination, we will provide you with a quote for your procedure or procedures during your consultation. If you like, register online to receive a printable certificate for a free consultation.

If you are seriously considering plastic surgery or would just like to meet with one of the doctors to discuss the procedure you are interested in, please contact us at the Torrance office at (310) 784-0644 for your complimentary consultation.

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