When the effects of aging become more than what topical creams or cosmetic injectables can resolve, a Facelift may be the best option to ensure you age with grace. When a qualified Surgeon performs the procedure properly, the results can rejuvenate your facial appearance with a subtle yet significant outcome.
Board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sara Soni-Kalma provides patients with long-lasting facial beauty, correcting the effects from the natural aging process.
Before & After Gallery
Be sure to view our Before and After Photo Gallery of Facelifts to see real patient results at Wells Plastic Surgery.
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Additional Options
In addition to a Facelift, there are other procedures to consider to achieve optimum results. Along with cosmetic surgery, there are great non-surgical treatment options which can enhance your Facelift results and bring back a more youthful appearance.
Surgical:
Brow Lift
- Eye Lift – Upper &/or Lower
- Lower Face & Neck Lift
- Neck Lift
- Lip Lift
Nonsurgical:
- Sculptra to restore volume
- Botox and Dysport neurotoxins
- Chemical Peels and Laser treatments
- Micro-needling or Genius RF Microneedling
- HydraFacial MD
- Radio Frequency and Cryotherapy
- Medical-grade skin care products
These options can greatly enhance the quality of the skin by minimizing wrinkles and fine lines, decreasing hyper-pigmentation, adding lost volume and much more.
The Facelift Procedure
The Consultation: During a consultation with Plastic Surgeons Dr. Wells or Dr. Soni-Kalma, they will help you determine your cosmetic goals and the best steps to reach them. They typically spend a full hour on a consult to ensure they answer all your questions and address your concerns.
The Surgery: If multiple treatments are necessary, the procedure typically begins with the Facelift, and depending on the extent of the work, may require four to eight hours to complete.
- Outpatient Surgery: Dr. Wells and Dr. Soni-Kalma perform Facelifts as an outpatient procedure, in our QuadA in- house surgical suite.
- Post-Operative Care: Our staff will keep the patient informed on each step of the recovery process, including monitoring post-operative swelling. Patients may shower and shampoo after 48 hours. Visible sutures will be removed on the seventh day following the operation. Also, the team will use ultrasound therapy to help the healing progress.
- Resuming Activities: Makeup can be applied seven days after surgery. The Wells Skin Care team will step in and help with camouflage makeup to use during recovery. Expect to resume normal activities within two to three weeks.
Why Undergo A Facelift
- Age: Age plays the greatest role in the appearance and the need to have a Facelift, but genetics and skin type also play their part.
- Sagging Jowls & Sallow Cheeks: With aging, we lose fat and facial volume, resulting in sagging jowls and sallow or sunken cheeks.
- Over-exposure to the sun: Sun exposure damages the skin, causing it to become wrinkled and lose its elasticity, increasing the appearance of aging.
Facelift Before & After Photos
Click to see Wells Plastic Surgery before and after photos for Facelift surgery.
For more information about Facelift Surgery, call Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care at 859.255.6649 or schedule a consultation today.
*individual results and experience may vary
Facelift FAQS
Q: Who is a candidate for a Facelift?
The typical candidate for Facelift surgery is a patient who has loose skin on the neck, the appearance of "bands" on the neck, jowls near the chin, and a lack of jawline definition. Patients are good candidates when their weight is stable, they are in good general health, and don’t use nicotine. A facelift will not address skin quality; therefore, it is recommended to start a skin care regimen with medical-grade skin care products before undergoing a facelift for optimal results.
Q: How long does a Facelift last?
A: Facelift results vary from patient to patient, depending on individual lifestyle, amount of sun exposure, skin tone, and skin elasticity. However, most patients can expect the results to last from 8 to 10 years. Even after a decade, the patient will still look younger than they would if they did not have the procedure. A follow-up procedure is possible after ten years.
Q: Is there pain involved with a Facelift?
A: Most patients are surprised at how tolerable Facelift surgery is regarding pain. You may experience some initial minor discomfort. Dr. Soni-Kalma will prescribe pain medication to alleviate any discomfort following Facelift surgery. It is rare for patients to complain about unmanageable pain after Facelift surgery, although tightness may be prevalent for the first few days.
Q: When should I consider Facelift surgery?
A: Facelift should be considered when a patient feels that they have developed jowls, loose skin on the neck, and have lost definition of the jawline. One must also be willing to undergo surgery, a decision that varies greatly from person to person. A consultation with Dr. Soni-Kalma will explain what can and cannot be achieved by a Facelift. Each patient should understand if their desired results are consistent with the realistic capabilities of Facelift surgery.
Q: Should I wait to have Facelift surgery if I am overweight?
A: Weight loss can significantly impact facial aesthetics. As such, it is recommended that anyone on a weight loss journey be within 5-10 pounds of their goal weight prior to undergoing a facelift. The ability to maintain stable weight loss is also important to preserve aesthetic results. In general, having surgery at a BMI of 30 or greater is discouraged due to the increased risk of complications with anesthesia and post-operatively.
Q: Is Facelift surgery different for men?
A: In short, no. Incision pattern is sometimes altered to accommodate for hair loss, but the procedure in general remains the same.
Q: Can I have a Facelift if I smoke?
A: No. Smoking decreases blood flow to tissues, which is detrimental to the healing process after surgery. Nicotine users must quit at least four weeks before surgery and refrain for six weeks afterward. Stopping nicotine entirely after your Facelift will make your Facelift investment last much longer.
Q: Can a Facelift be done with other facial cosmetic procedures?
A: A Facelift can be done concurrently with other facial procedures.
