Facelift Conveniently located to serve Atlanta and Fulton

A facelift is the singular procedure that distinguishes excellent plastic surgeons. A great facelift is one that makes the patient appear refreshed but not overworked. During this popular facial procedure, the underlying structures are not changed, but the tissues of the face are lifted and tightened. Dr. Keith Jeffords is an accomplished board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience performing facelifts in Atlanta.

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

The best candidates for a facelift, or rhytidectomy, are those who are non-smokers. Smoking negatively affects skin tissue health and the healing process, leading to a greater chance of complications. To prepare for a facelift, patients must quit smoking at least two weeks before the date of surgery and avoid smoking during recovery.

Good candidates have sagging skin and facial wrinkles that they would like addressed with a long-lasting surgical procedure. Ideal candidates also have realistic expectations. To see typical rhytidectomy results, it’s best to look over our facelift before and after photos.

What Are the Types of Facelifts?

A standard facelift is a cheeklift with a necklift. This is performed in an operating room. The skin is lifted with incisions made in the creases beside and behind the ears. The foundation (SMAS layer) is trimmed and tightened. The skin is then advanced and trimmed.

The redraped skin will resolve deep jowls, loose neck skin, and facial wrinkles. The complete facelift lasts longer that the mini-lift techniques, because the redraping is more intensive and there is greater tightening of the underlying foundation of the skin. This procedure is commonly performed in conjunction with a forehead lift (browlift) and a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift).

An office mini-facelift is performed under local anesthesia. It primarily lifts the cheeks and improves jowls, with some lifting of the neck. Ideal candidates for this procedure are younger patients with early skin sagging or patients who have had a previous facelift and just need extra tightening with time.

Mini-facelift techniques have gained popularity because of their ability to be performed in an office setting. Various marketing companies have popularized these lifts (i.e. Lifestyle Lifts), but they are performed in their own centers. However, these mini-lift results do not last as long as those of a standard facelift. This has to do with the limited foundation tightening.

Combining facelifts with another procedure such as the neck lift allows me to offer my patients the benefits of multiple procedures during one surgery. This also offers the benefit of a single recovery period.

The Neck Lift

A neck lift is the sculpting of the neck and jawline contours with limited incisions. Little or no skin is removed. Precisely tightening and sculpting underlying muscle and fat accomplishes the shaping. The skin is merely redraped over the new contours and fixed in place with tissue glue. This considerably speeds recovery.

Even if your face is relatively wrinkle-free, you may notice that your neck is starting to sag. You may have a double chin or a “turkey wattle.” In any case, a neck lift may be able to recreate the neck of your youth.

Because there are many cosmetic issues that can affect the neck (double chin, sagging, and vertical bands), it is important that we have a personalized consultation. During our consultation, you can share your concerns with us. We will determine if a neck lift is right for you. The length of your recovery will depend on the type of procedure selected.

How Long Does a Facelift Last?

You will continue to age; a facelift does not reverse the hands of time. If you maintain your results, however, they will last for many years. Jeffords Plastic Surgery also has a complete line of laser care to keep the skin tight after surgery. Our surgeons will assist you in maintaining your facelift as your age gracefully. Good skincare will also keep your collagen strong.

Healing and Downtime

Once your facelift is complete, you will return home. You will need to take care of your incisions while they gradually heal, which means avoiding any activities that could cause damage to them.

It will be necessary to take some time off from work until cleared to return. During this time, using cold compresses and ice packs will help to resolve swelling and bruising in the surgical areas.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

The details of each facelift (including the specific technique utilized) determine its exact price. We offer financing for rhytidectomies and other procedures through CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending to ensure that facelift cost is not prohibitive for our patients.

Contact Us to Find Out More

Dr. Keith Jeffords will be happy to answer your questions regarding facelifts in Atlanta during an informative consultation. To set up your consultation, contact us today.