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Facelift in Seattle and Bellevue

Who is a candidate for a facelift?

• If you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck.
  
• If you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth.
  
• If you have developed facial and neck wrinkles.
  
• If you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours.
  
• If you think you have a tired facial appearance.

Intended results of facelift

• A more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck

Facelift procedure description

• There are varieties of elegant approaches to facelift.
  
• The operation is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia.
  
• Incisions are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending down around the ear lobe and ending in or below the hairline behind the ear. The subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are tightened, the facial skin is redraped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.

Recuperation and healing after facelift

• The patient goes home with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed the next day.
  
• Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
  
• Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to presentable levels in 10-12 days.
  
• The final result is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement for several months.

Other options besides facelift

• Additional procedures that would enhance the results and are commonly done are; Eyelid Lift, Brow Lift, Chin Enlargement, Nose Reshaping and Laser Skin Resurfacing.