Facelifts are among the most common plastic surgeries performed in the United States each year, with hundreds of thousands of people achieving their youthful rejuvenation goals. Even though this procedure is so popular, many people remain hesitant to get the procedure based on a variety of myths regarding pain, candidacy, and what the results entail. At Élevé Plastic Surgery in Sandy Springs, near Atlanta, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Olatomide Familusi, will help you determine which facelift is right for you based on your goals and unique facial anatomy. To get familiar with which facelift you want to get, here’s a breakdown of some of the myths about facelifts.
Facelifts offer several benefits for patients of all ages and genders. People can get facelifts as soon as they notice signs of aging, which can be as early as their 40s, but this depends on a case-by-case basis. Younger patients with milder symptoms often receive a less invasive surgical option or a completely non-invasive one.
Women are not the only ones who are interested in the benefits of a facelift. Men also seek facial rejuvenation for a more youthful appearance. When a man undergoes a facelift, the plastic surgeon uses a customized approach that accounts for thicker skin, denser muscle tone, higher vascularity, and the unique challenge of concealing incisions when hair or beard growth is short to preserve masculine features.
When determining which facelift procedure to perform, Dr. Familusi takes a tailored approach with each patient, based on several factors, including facial anatomy, personal goals, and the severity of signs of aging.
There are several types of facelift procedures that address different signs of aging and levels of severity. Some procedures, such as a deep plane facelift, are designed to treat individuals with more severe signs of aging, including significant midface, cheek, jowl, and neck sagging, and loss of definition along the jawline and deeper marionette lines. Other facelift procedures treat mild to moderate signs of aging, such as the traditional facelift. If you are just beginning to notice signs of aging, such as mild wrinkles and folds, several non-invasive facelift approaches use injections, radiofrequency energy, and lasers to achieve refreshed, youthful contours.
At Élevé Plastic Surgery, we ensure our patients remain comfortable throughout their procedure and recovery. Depending on which facelift procedure you get, you will be given general anesthesia, local anesthesia, or topical numbing cream before any incisions, injections, radiofrequency energy, or lasers are administered. After your procedure, Dr. Familusi will prescribe pain medication to help you manage any discomfort.
Recovery from your facelift can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the approach you choose. Although it may take up to six months to see the final results of a procedure, you can return to regular activities much sooner. Unlike surgical approaches, non-invasive methods don’t require incisions or move facial muscles, fat, or skin. They can sometimes even allow patients to return to work on the same day. Dr. Familusi will explain detailed recovery instructions during your consultation and after your procedure.
Dr. Familusi abides by her mantra, “Elevated hospitality with unmatched results,” during consultations, while performing procedures, and ensuring their recovery proceeds as planned at follow-up appointments. She is an Ivy League and fellowship-trained board-certified plastic surgeon who uses her incredible attention to detail and steady hand to create beautiful, natural-looking results for her patients.
Dr. Familusi goes above and beyond to understand her patients’ aesthetic goals fully and provides honest recommendations on which procedures would best achieve them. Additionally, Dr. Familusi is renowned in the medical community. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Now that you have a better understanding of the facts of facelifts, you may be more interested in getting one at Élevé Plastic Surgery. When you are ready to discuss facelift options with Dr. Familusi to address your signs of aging, visit our contact page to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you achieve your rejuvenation goals to feel more comfortable and confident in your skin.