Look As Young As You Feel
Wrinkles, sagging skin, laxity in the jowls and neck begin to appear after years of exposure to the elements, facial expressions, and the natural aging process.
Not long ago, a facelift was considered by many to be reserved for movie stars and celebrities. Today, a facelift (rhytidectomy) is not just for the rich and famous. It is one of the most well accepted and most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the United States.
People from every walk of life are electing to have a facelift for cosmetic as well as economic reasons. Today, baby boomers from every walk of life are electing to have a facelift to look as young as they feel.
Facelifts can be safely performed as out patient procedure under local or IV/sedation anesthesia in our Center. Dr. Hopping operates on one side of the face at a time. The incision is placed in the natural crease of the facial skin and begins inside the hairline, in the temple area above and forward of the ear. It continues inside the ear, or in front of the ear around the earlobe and behind the ear. The skin is lifted outward and the surgeon tightens and repositions the underlying muscles and tissues.
Excess skin and fat may be removed. The incision is then closed with fine sutures and/or metal clips. If metal clips are used, shaving hair from the incision site may be avoided. A facelift can take between 2 - 4 hours depending on the extent of the procedure.
Recovery
After Dr. Hopping performs your facelift, there will be bruising and swelling that will persist for a few days. Pain is normally minimal and can be controlled with oral medication. We will take off your bandages in our office in 1 - 2 days after surgery.
Patients return the following day for hair washing and dressing removal. Out-of-town patients usually stay at one of the many hotels next to The Center for Cosmetic Surgery. Some patients choose to have a nursing professional with them the first evening and these arrangements can be made through our office.
Expected Results
Recovery from facelift surgery can be between two and four weeks depending on the extent of the procedure and patient’s healing variabilities. Dr. Hopping’s goal is that his patients look rejuvenated, not over operated – young, not done.
Find out if you could benefit from this procedure. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hopping today.
