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Simply stated, if you look into the mirror and don’t like what you see because of any or all of the conditions mentioned below, then you could be a good candidate for Dr. Kaplan’s Facelift Surgery:
- You feel like your face has fallen
- You don’t like those jowls, deep grooves, and folds
- Your jawline has lost its youthful contour
- You have developed unwanted face and neck wrinkles
- You have developed a “wattle” under your chin
- You look tired and worn even though you aren’t
A Facelift is a surgical procedure that addresses the loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone in the lower third of the face and neck. Age- and lifestyle-related changes cause unwelcome wrinkles, grooves, furrows, deep creases and jowls that can detract from your appearance. The chin and neck lose their contoured, youthful shape. A “wattle” may appear and your face may seem to have fallen. To restore an overall more refreshed, youthful appearance, Dr. Kaplan’s Facelift surgery is often performed in combination with a Necklift - a procedure that can correct sagging muscles that often form bands as we age. Submental Liposuction and/or Submental Repair are also often performed in conjunction with a facelift.
Dr. Kaplan understands the individual needs of each patient and knows that one look does not fit all – that a “done look” is not acceptable. He has performed thousands of Facelift and Necklift surgeries using his safe, effective and reliable techniques and procedures. His unique surgical techniques produce outcomes that restore harmony, balance and a natural look – never a too-tight, pulled, or taut look.
What Dr. Kaplan's Facelift Surgery Accomplishes:
A Facelift can improve the contour of your lower jaw and jowls while tightening the skin
to give you a more youthful appearance. It can also repair some of the damage caused by the sun, stress, gravity, and poor lifestyle habits. A facelift cannot stop the natural aging process.
- You will be prepped, made totally comfortable, and anesthesia will be administered.
- Dr. Kaplan will make tiny incisions in front of and behind the ears and into the scalp line.
- The muscles and deep tissues are then tightened and the fat is sculpted to restore a more rested, youthful contour to the face and neck.
- Excess skin is removed to treat the creases and folds that distort the natural lines of your face. Dr. Kaplan has performed thousands of these surgeries and will skillfully create the look that is right for you – a natural, more youthful one, not one that is taut or over-corrected.
- Your surgery will take 1-2 hours – and will be performed in our (in-office) state-of-the-art AAAHC certified surgery center.
Dr. Kaplan generally performs Facelift Surgery using MAC (monitored anesthesia care) although some patients prefer IV Sedation for anesthesia. All surgery is performed on an out-patient basis in our state-of-the-art AAAHC certified operating room suite, complete with all of the required monitoring, anesthesia delivery and emergency equipment. Dr. Kaplan makes every effort to ensure your complete safety and comfort during surgery. If you are having MAC, it will be administered by a board certified anesthesiologist who is present throughout the entire operation as (s)he administers and monitors the anesthesia. Anesthesia will be discussed during your pre-operative appointment.
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- Swelling and bruising is normal and subsides gradually over several days.
- Any discomfort is easily managed with oral medication.
- Internal sutures will dissolve.
- Your results will be visible within a few weeks as swelling subsides completely.
Many patients choose to have additional surgical procedures at the same time (for example, a browlift and/or blepharoplasty) to ensure the most satisfying, optimal result. Injectable Filler treatments are often included in the post operative treatment plan.
Facelift Before and After Photos
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