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Charles A. Wallace, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs facelifts in Dallas, TX, and also regularly treats Plano and Frisco patients. As we age or lose a significant amount of weight, it is common for the facial skin to lose its elasticity and volume, causing it to sag.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure done on people who are showing visible signs of aging or have lost a significant amount of weight. Its goal is to improve the facial appearance by gently pulling the facial skin back and eliminating it along with excess fat, and tightening the facial muscles under the skin. When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, the procedure results in a rejuvenated, younger-looking appearance.
The Art of a Natural-Looking Face with a Facelift
The key to a natural-looking facelift is that is performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who can subtly alter the appearance in a way that does not result in a face that looks like a mask or pulled back too tightly.
Benefits of a Facelift
Not only do facelifts correct the signs of aging or dramatic weight loss, but they also offer patients the following benefits:
- A more contoured facial appearance
- Tighter facial muscles
- Reduces the appearance of jowls
- Diminished fine lines and wrinkles
Is a Facelift Right for Me?
If you think your face is showing very visible signs of aging, namely sagging skin and less contour, and you are healthy and have a realistic idea of your results, a facelift may be the right procedure to give you a refreshed, smoother facial complexion. To better understand your potential results, view facelift before and after photos in our gallery.
After researching for about a month on the upcoming surgery that I wanted to get done, I choose Dr. Wallace’s office for my consultation. Although I felt I had so many of my questions answered based on my own research, Dr. Wallace still educated me on information that only a doctor would know with YEARS OF EXPERIENCE under their belt. The consultation went so smooth. I booked my surgery that day. 2 weeks later I had my surgery and NOW I am 1 month out of surgery and I’m in love with my results. It was everything I wanted and MORE!!! I followed all of the instructions he and his staff gave me. Everyone was polite, friendly, and professional. Dr. Wallace made this girl VERY happy.
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Elements of a Facelift
Each facelift is as different as each patient’s facial structure. In terms of most procedures, incisions are made at the hairline around the temples and continue around the ears down to the lower scalp. During the procedure, fat is often redistributed when repositioning skin tissue.
At that point, small dissolvable implants are placed to position and support the tissue. The skin is repositioned over the improved contours with the excess skin removed. If necessary, an incision may be made under the chin to tighten and rejuvenate the neck.
Once complete, the incisions are stitched close and dressings are applied. Bandages are placed around the face to minimize swelling and bruising. To drain any excess blood and fluid, a tube is often placed just under the skin. Another incision under the chin may be necessary to further improve an aging neck and liposuction may be utilized here as well. This procedure can also be performed endoscopically, using shorter incisions.
Sutures close the incisions and dressings are applied. A bandage is gently placed around the face to minimize swelling and bruising. A thin tube is placed under the skin temporarily to drain excess blood and fluid.
General anesthesia is typically used as the procedure takes anywhere from three to six hours to complete. Facelift procedures often require an overnight stay in the hospital following the procedure so that patients can be monitored.
How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
A facelift is often performed with other procedures, making the cost vary with each patient. Additionally, each patient’s procedure is as individual as they are. If the procedure is done for cosmetic reasons, it is unlikely that health insurance will cover any of the prices. However, if a facelift is done for reconstructive reasons as a result of a birth defect or trauma to the face, insurance may offer coverage for part or all of the cost.
We accept cash, check, Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, and Discover®, as well as offer financing options with Prosper® Healthcare Lending.
After a Facelift
Following a facelift procedure, there is some swelling, numbness, and discomfort. Patients are usually prescribed oral medication and antibiotics to prevent any discomfort and infection during the recovery process. Depending on the extent of the procedure, there may be some restrictions on facial movements. It is important to keep the head elevated during the first few days until the initial swelling goes down.
Within a week, patients may resume light activities and return to work in two to four weeks. It takes several weeks for swelling and incision lines to go away. The improvement continues over the following months.
Getting Back to Normal After a Facelift
Most patients return to work and normal activities within two to four weeks. Any bruising can be camouflaged with makeup. If you exercise regularly, this can also be resumed within about four weeks. It is important to understand that the full results of a facelift typically take time to come to full fruition, making it vital to have realistic expectations and a healthy attitude about having a facelift.
Schedule a Consultation
As one of the most well-regarded plastic surgeons performing Facelift in Dallas, TX, Charles A. Wallace, M.D. is here to answer all your questions about Facelift. To confirm whether you are an ideal candidate for Facelift, contact us today to schedule your in-person consultation.
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If you have sagging skin on your face and around your neck, you may want to consider a facelift in Dallas, TX, by Charles A. Wallace, M.D. We regularly serve Frisco and Plano patients. The best way to learn more is by contacting us today and scheduling your consultation.
