The Face Lift Journey
Consultation and Planning
Your journey begins with an extensive consultation, during which Dr. Korentager evaluates your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of concern. You’ll discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations, allowing him to explain the various facelift techniques and determine the best approach for your unique needs.
During this consultation, Dr. Korentager will assess how different areas of your face have been affected by aging and explain how facelift surgery can address these concerns. He’ll also discuss how you can add other procedures to your facelift surgery for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Procedure
Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Incisions are strategically placed along the hairline and around the ears to minimize visible scarring. Dr. Korentager then lifts and repositions the underlying facial tissues, removes excess skin, and may address fat deposits as needed.
The procedure focuses on creating natural-looking results by working with your existing facial structure rather than creating an artificial appearance. Advanced techniques allow for precise tissue repositioning and optimal healing.
The surgery typically takes three to five hours, depending on the extent of the procedure and whether additional treatments are being performed simultaneously.
Recovery and Healing
Recovery from facelift surgery requires patience and careful adherence to post-operative instructions. You’ll experience swelling and bruising, which is normal. Most patients initially wear a compression garment to support the healing of tissues.
During the first week, it’s important to rest with your head elevated and avoid activities that could strain the surgical sites. Most patients can return to work within ten to fourteen days, though some residual swelling may persist.
Full results develop gradually over several months as tissues settle and swelling resolves completely. The incision lines continue to fade over time, becoming barely visible thin lines concealed by natural contours and hair.
Long-Term Results and Maintenance
Facelift surgery provides dramatic, long-lasting results that can turn back the clock by ten to fifteen years or more. The structural improvements achieved during surgery are permanent, though your face will continue to age naturally from your new, more youthful starting point.
Most patients enjoy their facelift results for ten to twenty years, with many never feeling the need for revision surgery. The key to maintaining results is protecting your skin from sun damage, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and following a good skincare routine.
To maximize longevity, use sun protection daily, maintain a stable weight, avoid smoking, and consider periodic nonsurgical treatments to enhance and maintain your results over time.
