FACE, NECK AND BROW REJUVENATION

WHAT IS FACIAL REJUVENATION SURGERY?

Facial rejuvenation surgery is used to make your face look fresher, smoother, and less tired. There are a number of procedures, which can contribute to this improved appearance. Laser surgery and skin care are two things that can improve your appearance. Surgical methods include eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), browlift and facelift surgery.

WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES?

Both men and women are candidates for this type of surgery. These are patients whose faces have extra skin around their jowls, neck, and eyebrows. Patients with heavy eyelids may need a brow lift instead of, or in addition to, eyelid surgery. Brow lift surgery will lift the eyebrows and remove the frown creases from between the eyes. This gives the face a more youthful appearance.

A facelift makes the lower face, especially the jaw line and neck appear smoother and more youthful.

HOW IS THE SURGERY DONE?

Facial rejuvenation surgery can consist of a number of different operations, which can be performed separately or at the same time. Eyelid surgery is one example and you can find out more about that on its page.

A facelift is an operation in which the skin and supporting structures of the face are tightened and rewrapped over the facial skeleton. This is done by making incisions in the hairline and around the ears. Surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia as an outpatient. In some cases, surgery can be performed using an endoscope. This allows the use of small incisions to perform the surgery.

A browlift is an operation in which the skin and supporting structures of the brows and forehead are tightened and rewrapped over the upper facial skeleton. In the past, this operation required a long incision over the top of the head. But now, using endoscopic techniques, this operation is most commonly performed using small incisions, which are easily covered by hair.

These procedures can be combined with a program of skin care and laser surgery to optimize the result.

WHAT ABOUT DISCOMFORT AND RISKS?

Pain after this type of surgery is controlled with pain pills. All patients have considerable swelling after this type of surgery. This swelling usually lasts for several weeks and may persist somewhat longer in some patients.

All patients are numb in the areas of surgery for some time after this type of surgery. There is a small risk of nerve injury, which could interfere with facial muscle motion.

Finally, as with all other surgery, there is a small risk of bleeding and infection. Either of these complications could require additional surgery for their management.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

After facial rejuvenation surgery, your face will appear more sculpted with a clean neckline, a smoother forehead and repositioned brows.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The cost of this surgery varies with extent of the procedures. In general, the range of costs is from $5000 to $10,000.

WHAT ARE THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS IN FACIAL REJUVENATION SURGERY?

Laser surgery has revolutionized facial rejuvenation. There are also procedures to alter the facial skeleton, including implants and bone surgery. All of these maneuvers will enhance the results of facial rejuvenation.

Liposuction can be used to enhance facial contours with minimal downtime. This procedure, when combined with internal laser resurfacing has been referred to as a weekend type of facelift, but not all patients are appropriate candidates for this procedure.