FACE / NECK LIFT (MULTIVECTOR)

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As we age, the deeper tissues of the face gradually lose their tone and elasticity and respond to the downward pull of gravity in a very predictable fashion. No one is immune from these anatomical alterations of aging, although the process may be accelerated by smoking, sun exposure, and the stresses of ordinary life. A face/neck lift can "set back the clock" by trimming away loose skin, tightening the underlying muscles, and restoring a more youthful structure of the face.

In the "multivector face/neck lift", the negative vectors of aging are scientifically approached by pulling each portion of the face (brows, temples, cheeks, jawline and neck) in a reverse direction of the gravitational pull. Higher cheekbone are restored, the cheek jowls flattened, and the neck/jawline area sculpted. This customized approach gives the face a fresh, more natural look while retaining the unique individuality of your facial features - a more youthful "you" without the "plasticized" look.

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PROCEDURE AND RECOVERY:
The face/neck lift is performed as an outpatient under intravenous sedation anesthesia (you are totally unconscious) administered by a Board C ertified anesthesiologist at our state of the art AAAASF outpatient facility - The Aesthetic Surgery Center. Surgery usually lasts three to four hours and is often done in conjunction with eyelid and nasal surgeries, mini-brow lift, laser/dermabrasion, or other cosmetic procedures. Incisions are well concealed inside the cartilage at the front of the ear, beneath the earlobe, and in the crease behind the ear. A "turban" like dressing is wrapped around the head for comfort and compression for a couple of days.

The facial skin is pre-treated with Vitamin K cream for 2 to 3 weeks before your operation. Bruising and swelling on the face will last for ten to fourteen days after surgery. Oral arnica and anti-swelling medications are given to accelerate healing. An elastic neck strap is worn post operatively for support. Skin care is instituted after removal of the dressing at the first office visit (usually one to two days). A flesh colored concealer is custom blended by our aesthetician during the second week to hide residual bruising. Most patients return to work or their regular routine by the third week.

After your facelift, the skin will continue to age at its normal rate but the clock is "reset". Periodic "maintenance" procedures requiring much less surgical intervention are recommended usually at two to three year intervals to keep the face fresh and youthful well into your seventies or eighties.

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PRE AND POSTOPERATIVE PHOTOS SELECTED FROM PATIENTS WHO HAVE GIVEN US PERMISSION FOR USAGE OR WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNIDENTIFIABLE. These photos do not warranty surgical outcome or results. A more complete photo gallery is available at consultation with Dr. Rose.