As we age, our skin loses elasticity, which leads to wrinkles and sagging. But what if you could recapture a bit of your youthful appearance? That’s where facelifts come in.
A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgery that helps tighten and smooth out the skin on your face and neck. During this procedure, our surgeon makes small incisions around your earlobes and under the chin. They then carefully lift and tighten the underlying muscle and remove excess skin.
Facelifts typically target the lower face and neck, which are areas that tend to show signs of aging first. Noticeable wrinkles and sagging around the jawline and jowls are common, and a facelift can address these concerns.
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Why Choose A Facelift?
Facelifts can help redefine your jawline and facial contours, creating a more sculpted and youthful look. As we age, we can lose some definition in our jawline and cheeks. A facelift can help restore this definition, giving your face a more balanced and harmonious appearance. Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a face that reflects how you feel on the inside!
There’s no right or wrong age for a facelift. A facelift is meant to address sagging skin and jowling that can occur at any age. In our practice, the average facelift is performed between ages 40 to 60, but many get this procedure outside of that age range.
Non-Surgical Facelift Alternatives
While a facelift offers dramatic results, it isn’t the only option for achieving a more youthful neck appearance. For patients wanting a less invasive approach, we offer a variety of non-surgical alternatives. These treatments can address mild to moderate concerns about wrinkles, sagging, and lack of definition.
Offering a minimally invasive approach, Botox injections are a popular option for addressing visible wrinkles. Botox works by relaxing targeted muscles. When injected into muscles that are causing wrinkles, it reduces the activity of the muscle and thus the appearance of the wrinkles. The procedure itself is quick and requires minimal downtime. Results typically last 3-6 months.
Dermal fillers provide another non-surgical option for addressing visible wrinkles. These injectable substances work by adding volume and definition to targeted areas. Dermal fillers can plump up wrinkles and sagging skin, creating a more youthful and lifted look. Dermal fillers typically last between 6-18 months depending on the type used and recovery time is minimal.
Laser skin resurfacing also offers a non-surgical approach to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles. These treatments utilize focused beams of light to stimulate collagen production and remove damaged outer layers of skin. This can result in multiple benefits, including improved skin texture, reduced wrinkles, and a tighter appearance of the skin. One of the advantages of laser treatments is the ability to customize the intensity to your specific needs.
Finally, radiofrequency treatment with Venus Versa provides an excellent non-surgical option for facial skin tightening. By using radiofrequency heat, this device stimulates collagen production and tightens the connections between the skin and muscle, thus tightening the skin with minimal downtime.
You need to consult with a professional to determine the option and understand the expected recovery process. Non-surgical treatment address concerns about the neck area with convenient and more affordable options. But it’s important to understand their limitations.
We can Help
If you’re ready to refresh your look and recapture a bit of your youthful appearance, a facelift might be the answer you’ve been searching for.
At Virginia Advanced Surgical Arts, we understand a facelift is an important decision. That’s why we offer consultations to discuss your goals and answer any questions you may have.
We can help you determine if a facelift is right for you and explore all the options available, including non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Schedule your consultation at Virginia Advanced Surgical Arts and let our experienced staff help you start your journey to a more refreshed and youthful you.
