Face Lifts and Neck Lifts for Aging Skin

Has your skin started to show the effects of aging and gravity? If you experience skin sagging, laxity, and wrinkles, it might be time for a facelift and neck lift. These surgical procedures can restore youthfulness to your complexion by transforming the deep tissues that cause loose, sagging skin. 

At Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, we perform premium face and neck lifts for qualifying patients. Read on to learn more about facelifts and neck lifts to determine whether they are right for you. 

Types of Face Lifts

A facelift is also known as a rhytidectomy. We perform several types of facelifts, which we customize to each patient’s needs. During your initial consultation, we will evaluate your current appearance and help you decide which route to take. 

Depending on the severity of your skin’s aging and your aesthetic goals, we will recommend the most suitable type of rhytidectomy.

Traditional Face Lift

A full traditional facelift targets the middle of your face, your jawline, and your neck. These areas of facial skin tend to experience sagging and loss of tightness as you get older. 

The traditional facelift involves pulling the skin, muscles, and other tissues tight against your bones to lift and firm these areas. You will no longer have jowls or sagging skin around your mid-face. 

Mini Face Lift

The mini facelift procedure is best for patients in the beginning stages of facial aging. This procedure addresses smaller areas on your face and neck to correct sagging, looseness, and volume loss. We can reduce neck fat, sagging skin, and poor muscle tone on your face with a mini facelift. 

Mid Face Lift

Your cheeks, undereye areas, and nose area can experience signs of aging as well. The mid-facelift addresses the middle of your face by tightening and smoothing wrinkles, sagging, and hollow-looking areas. With a more lifted, firmer mid-face, you can look younger and more refreshed. 

Advanced Surgical Techniques

Technology has come a long way and provides us with new techniques to speed up recovery time and improve face and neck lift results. 

The Science of Skin Aging

We now have a deeper understanding of how skin ages over time. Collagen is a skin fiber that keeps your complexion tight and firm during your younger years. As you age, your body produces fewer collagen fibers, making your skin sag. Aging can also result in volume loss, which causes hollow-looking skin. 

Now that we know how to address the root causes of skin aging, we can produce longer-lasting results. Our surgeons use techniques that produce fresh, youthful-looking skin without an overly pulled and tight look. 

Customized Face and Neck Lifts

Face and neck lifts are no longer one-size-fits-all. During your first consultation, we evaluate your facial features, skin texture, and aesthetic goals to come up with a customized plan for your treatment. Our advanced, precise surgical techniques help us achieve your desired outcome. 

We will tailor your procedure to your aesthetic needs, depending on where you experience the most skin sagging and laxity. 

Benefits of Face and Neck Lifts

Face and neck lifts can transform your facial appearance for the better. Aging doesn’t have to drag you (and your skin) down. With one surgery, you can expect smooth, voluminous, firm skin. 

Reduced Skin Sagging

Sagging skin is a hallmark sign of aging. Facelifts and neck lifts physically pull the skin tighter so that it doesn’t sag anymore. This will make your face appear rejuvenated and more youthful. 

Slimmer Neck

Neck fat can accumulate as you get older. Neck lifts reduce the amount of neck fat and sagging below your chin. You can undergo a neck lift along with your facelift procedure for optimal youthful results. 

Voluminous Skin

The skin around your cheeks and undereye areas can lose volume as you age. We use surgical techniques that restore this mid-face volume. Lifting the skin gives the middle of your face a suppler and more youthful appearance. 

Fewer Fine Lines

You can develop fine lines around your nose and mouth over time. These can form due to facial expressions, skin aging, or lifestyle factors like smoking. Facelifts smooth your facial skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This evens out your complexion for a fresher look. 

Recovery Time

If a face and neck lift sounds appealing to you, you might be wondering how long it will take to recover. Undergoing any surgery means planning for time off work or arranging additional help in your household. 

Every patient is different, but the average recovery time for these procedures is between two and three weeks. 

If you opt for a mini facelift, your recovery time will be even shorter. Some patients go about their normal activities within a week of their procedure. This is a very fast recovery period compared to past face and neck lift procedures, which could take months to recover from.

You should plan to get a ride home from your surgery, as you will be under general anesthesia during the procedure. If you have children or pets that you are responsible for, arrange for help around the house until you have recovered. You will need at least a few days of rest and rejuvenation before you can return to your daily tasks. 

Get a Face and Neck Lift in Exton, PA

If you are near Exton, PA, and want to experience facial rejuvenation, come to Legacy Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. We offer a complimentary consultation to evaluate your aesthetic goals before planning your face and neck lift surgery. Book your appointment with us today!