- facelift - forehead/brow lift - eyelid surgery - nose reshaping - ear reshaping - chin augmentation - laser skin resurfacing - lip enlargement

Facelift in Bellevue and Seattle

Who is a candidate for a facelift?

Intended results of facelift

• A more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck.
• Smoother jaw line.
• Smoother neck.
• Fuller upper cheek area.

Facelift procedure description

• There are a variety of elegant approaches to facelift. They depend on the type of facial structure and aging that is presented.
• 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 (SMAS) are tightened, the facial skin is re-draped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.
• Dr. Egrari uses variety of different adjunctive procedures to build up the cheek area, and improve the overall volume of the face.

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 10 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, Fat transfer and Laser skin resurfacing.
• Fat transfer to regain the volume of the mid face has become an increasingly appropriate part of a well executed facelift. Dr. Egrari will advise you if you are a candidate.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers additional information on Facelift — http://www.plasticsurgery.org