Dr. Stephan Baker : Facelift - Miami Plastic Surgeon

Facelift Surgery

The face, more than any other area of the body, showcases your age. Gravity and sun exposure can wreak havoc on your complexion. Non-surgical fixes only provide temporary solutions; they do not provide serious, extensive correction. Facelift surgery can turn back the hands of time to achieve a youthful, bright complexion that reflects how vibrant you feel on the inside.

Achieved With Facelift

Sagging skin and wrinkles make a bad combination that prematurely ages the face. By tightening and smoothing the skin, you can erase years of gravity and sun exposure. Creating a firm and toned facial contour restores a more youthful appearance.

Addressing Any Concerns You May Have

Immediately following your surgery, you may experience some bruising, swelling and mild to moderate discomfort. You should rest with your head slightly elevated during the first week to avoid additional swelling. Dr. Baker will personally see you in his office in Miami every two to three days for the first two weeks following your surgery.

You should not exert yourself in the first two weeks following your surgery. Avoid direct sun exposure. Early bruising or swelling subsides after about ten days allowing you to re-engage socially. Your final results should be visible after about six weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions About Facelift Surgery

How should I prepare for my facelift surgery?

You should quit smoking and stop taking medication that thins the blood for one month before your surgery, especially aspirin. This helps improve circulation, promotes better healing, and reduces bleeding issues. Drink a lot of water to hydrate your body in the days leading up to surgery, and get plenty of sleep the night before your surgery. Plan to have a friend or family member help you for the first few days following your procedure. Private duty nursing is also an excellent option.

Can I combine other procedures with my facelift?

It is common to combine other facial procedures to save time and money. Procedures that are often combined with a facelift include:

Neck Lift usually part of a facelift to correct sagging skin in the neck
Eyelid Surgery to remove excess eyelid skin and bulging fat ‘bags’
Fat Grafting from your hips to the central face and eye areas to restore youthful fill
Lateral Brow Lift to correct sagging outer brows and freshen the eye appearance

Before and after a facelift, injectable fillers made of hyaluronic acid are helpful for maintenance by filling small lines and adding volume that may have been lost with age. Also, BOTOX® Cosmetic will treat “crow’s feet” and frown lines.

What’s the difference between a facelift and a neck lift?

Facelift surgery focuses on correcting the sagging skin and muscles of the mid- and lower face, from the cheeks to the jawline. Neck lift surgery addresses sagging in the neck. These two surgeries are often combined into one procedure to achieve the best overall facial rejuvenation.

How long will my results last?

Facelift surgery is among the procedures that provide the longest-lasting results. Although facelift surgery can take years off your appearance, it cannot stop the aging process. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments can help maintain and enhance the results you desire.

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Dr. Baker will personally accompany and help you carefully plan the best procedures for your Face Lift Surgery in Miami.