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What Are the Steps to a Facelift Procedure?
How do we get wrinkles in the first place? As we age, our skin naturally sags and wrinkles. Underlying muscles and fat weaken, leading to a less youthful appearance. While it’s possible to correct and control some of these natural outcomes of aging with creams and serums, many people opt for facelift procedures for true corrective treatment.
Facelift procedures are perhaps one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate facial tissue and restore muscle and fat in the face that we lose naturally as we age. At Webb Plastic Surgery, we have performed many facelift procedures for many satisfied patients and can help bring you back to your youthful self. If you’re curious about our facelift procedures, read on to learn more, or get in touch with us today to get started now!
Initial Consultation
During the initial consultation, we will assess the scope of the work, using our years of experience to help you make the best choice for your needs and your goals. The consultation will help you determine the most optimal treatment goals and understanding of what can be achieved.
Your consultation is also an important time for Dr. Webb to get to know you as a person. At Webb Plastic Surgery, we believe that it’s absolutely vital we know you on a personal level before we perform facelift surgeries. This process results in a higher level of service and satisfaction across the board, as we can customize your facelift to your exact needs and specifications.
Anesthesia
Before your facelift, our skilled anesthesia provider will administer anesthesia to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during the procedure. Furthermore, the anesthesia provider will maintain dedicated attention to you throughout the entire procedure, thus providing the safest surgery possible for you.
Incisions
After anesthesia, the next step is to make incisions. Incisions are made in the most discrete locations around the ears and hairline, so we can access the underlying facial structures beneath the skin. The incisions used provide access to address the laxity and also provide the most aesthetic result. Often an incision under the chin is also made to provide additional access to the neck.
Skin Tightening
Once you’re under anesthesia, we can get to work reshaping, plumping, and ultimately contouring your face to give it a much more youthful appearance. We do this by suspending and shaping the tissue and repositioning the facial tissues. Dr. Webb will make precise adjustments to ensure a more youthful appearance on your face by lifting and tightening the tissues of the face.
Closing the Incisions
The final step is to close the incisions with sutures. At Webb Plastic Surgery, we use only the highest-grade sutures, purpose-built for facial surgeries, to minimize scarring after the procedure. Staples are often used in the hair to preserve hair follicles and provide the best aesthetic result.
Post-Operative Care
Recovery time for facial procedures can vary, so you’ll need to follow our instructions carefully to ensure a swift recovery period. During this time we might also prescribe certain medications, or recommend you abstain from certain activities that could complicate your recovery.
Why Webb Plastic Surgery For Your Facelift?
Hundreds of people in the greater Phoenix and Paradise Valley area choose Webb Plastic Surgery every year to achieve their aesthetic or corrective surgery goals. Dr. Webb is an accomplished, board certified plastic surgeon who works with a team of experienced medical assistants and aestheticians to ensure that your results aren’t simply “acceptable” but surpass your surgical expectations.
When you work with Webb Plastic Surgery, you can expect:
- A highly-experienced clinical staff
- Respect, empathy, and compassion
- A newer, healthier you!
In addition to a thorough consultation where we will get to know you as a person and a patient of ours, you will also have access to your patient records via our patient tools page, meaning your medical information is always on hand!
Once you have healed, you should notice a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance that positively glows in the mirror! If you’re looking to get started, get in touch with us today to schedule your consultation!