Sagging skin can be one of the most disheartening aging signs. This issue begins when we are in our 30s as collagen production starts to decline. Eventually, sagging can become visible, making us look much older than we feel. If you are concerned about facial skin sagging, we can help. Dr. Bailey can perform facelift surgery to help you improve the tightness and beauty of your skin. To learn more, schedule your consultation at our Newport Beach office today.
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Facelift Surgery Candidates
A facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia. You may be a day patient or require an overnight stay in a post-surgical facility afterward.
Often, this procedure is combined with other procedures such as liposuction of the neck (use of a small tube to suck out the fat), fat grafting to the face, raising the tip of the nose, reducing the size of droopy earlobes or performing a blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck). Younger patients with less skin looseness can be lifted through incisions in the scalp only, using an endoscope (like other scopes used for minimal incision surgery, like knee arthroscopy).
Movement of the deeper tissues gives a longer-lasting result, with less tension and pulling on the skin. For most patients, Dr. Bailey uses the most popular SMAS technique that tightens the skin and the connective tissue and muscle immediately under the skin. For greater correction (with a longer recovery period), he uses a deep plane or sub-periosteal” technique, lifting all the soft tissues upwards on the cheekbones. With either method, the neck skin and muscles are tightened.
Facelift Surgery Procedure
A facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia. If you prefer, your operation can be done under local anesthesia (injections to freeze the tissues) with sedation. You may be a day patient or require an overnight stay in a post-surgical facility afterward.
Often, this procedure is combined with other procedures such as liposuction of the neck (use of a small tube to suck out the fat), fat grafting to the face, raising the tip of the nose, reducing the size of droopy earlobes or performing a blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck). Younger patients with less skin looseness can be lifted through incisions in the scalp only, using an endoscope (like other scopes used for minimal incision surgery, like knee arthroscopy).
Movement of the deeper tissues gives a longer-lasting result, with less tension and pulling on the skin. For most patients, Dr. Bailey uses the “sub-periosteal” technique, lifting all the soft tissues upwards on the cheekbones and tightening the neck muscles.
Treatment Outcome
Bulky dressing must be worn on your head and neck for the first 24-48 hours following surgery. There will be bruising of the face and neck for about 2-3 weeks afterward. Temporary weakness of facial movements is common in this period.
Most of the swelling of the face settles within the first 5-7 days. The skin of the face will remain numb for about three months as the tiny branches of the sensory nerves to the skin are cut when the skin is undermined. If needed, a facelift can be repeated after 5-10 years. Dr. Bailey is careful not to pull the skin too tight at a second or third operation to avoid a frozen expression.
Dr. Bailey’s Results
Schedule Facelift Surgery in Orange County, CA
If you are experiencing aging signs and want to improve the tightness of your skin, a facelift procedure may be right for you. Dr. Bailey can perform this and other surgical procedures in Newport Beach. To get started, simply fill out and submit the schedule form below or give our office a call by dialing (949) 650-6710.
