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Rhytidectomy Facelift Surgery Results Scottsdale
Rhytidectomy Facelift Surgery Results Scottsdale
Rhytidectomy Facelift Surgery Results Scottsdale

Facelift Consultation with Dr. HechtPatients experiencing signs of facial aging can often benefit from a rhytidectomy in Scottsdale. This popular facial procedure can address a number of age-related issues to create a more youthful appearance.

What Is a Facelift?

As time passes by, the skin on our faces and necks starts to loosen and sag. Fine lines on the forehead turn into creases and then deeper folds, and the crow’s feet start to form around the corners of the eyes. Vertical folds or the dreaded double chin may emerge, and the jawline will turn into jowls.

While facial aging is something that just comes with time, other factors that contribute to increased aging of the face include personal habits, heredity, sun exposure, sun damage, and gravity. As such, it is clear why a rhytidectomy, often referred to as facelift surgery, is now the third most popular facial plastic surgery procedure.

Facelift surgery can do wonders to enhance your looks and self-confidence while bringing forth a more youthful you. If you are considering this procedure for yourself, you need to have knowledge about what is to be expected and how it is done in our Scottsdale facial plastic surgery practice with Dr. David Hecht.

Positive outcomes from facelift procedures come from a positive rapport between you and your surgeon. There needs to be trust that is based on the surgeon’s medical expertise and your realistic expectations as a patient. This takes shape before surgery in the consulting stages. Your facial plastic surgeon will understand how important this is and will be willing to answer your questions.

Is a Facelift Right for You?

Rhytidectomy Facelift Surgery Results ScottsdaleFacial plastic surgery procedures, require the patient to be in good health. As a rhytidectomy patient, you must be both physically and psychologically healthy.

You must also be aware of the limitations of the procedure. The goal is to improve the appearance of the face, but perfection is not possible. To develop realistic expectations, look over our rhytidectomy before and after photos.

Factors that will affect the success of the procedure include:

  • skin type
  • individual healing
  • degree of skin elasticity
  • ethnic background
  • basic bone structure
  • realistic expectations

This surgery has been performed on patients as young as 30, although patients have been in their 80s as well with successful outcomes.

While a facelift can make you look younger and rejuvenated, it will not stop the aging process completely.  Facial aging will continue, but you will continue to look younger than your years and can maintain your new look with regular visits to your facial plastic surgeon for non-surgical touch-ups such as injectables and laser skin resurfacing treatments.

Before making an official decision, you should discuss whether or not you would benefit from additional procedures, such as lower face and neck lift surgery. Some patients opt for facial liposuction in order to take away excess fatty deposits during their facelift for improved results. Others opt to add more facial volume using dermal fillers like Juvederm.

Deciding on a Facelift

Scottsdale's Best Facelift Surgeon - Board Certified AAFPRSIt is crucial that you choose a qualified, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Dr. David Hecht is board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and has performed countless facial plastic surgery procedures, including full facelifts, forehead lifts, eyelid lifts, and more.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Hecht will look closely at your facial structure as well as skin color, elasticity, and texture to determine the right approach for your surgery to ensure the best results. Individual risks will be taken into consideration, particularly risks that are related to medical conditions, such as a proclivity to scarring, high blood pressure, a history of smoking, and blood clotting deficiencies.

Dr. Hecht and our staff will obtain a thorough medical history and assess your mental and emotional state regarding the procedure.  During your consultation, we will also take a number of pictures so we can have a side-by-side comparison for you after you’ve healed from surgery.

After we collectively make the decision to proceed with the rhytidectomy, Dr. Hecht will discuss the surgical technique that will be used, the surgical facility, the type of anesthesia to be used, additional procedures to be done, possible complications, costs, and recovery expectations.

An Overview of Facelift Surgery

During a facelift procedure, your facial plastic surgeon will begin with an incision at the location of the temple hair. This is in front of and just above the ear. The incision will continue around the ear lobe, circling the ear. It will then go back to the point of origin in the scalp.

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The skin will be raised outward and re-positioned to tighten the underlying connective tissue and muscle. It is possible that some excess skin and fat will be removed in the process. For men, the incision will be aligned so that it accommodates the natural lines of the beard. In every case, the incision will be made so that it falls in a natural crease of the skin to help avoid visible scarring.

After removing the excess skin, the surgeon will close the incision with metal clips, fine sutures, or both. This will allow surgery without having to shave hair from the site of the incision. The process typically takes 3 to 5 hours, though it varies with the extent of the surgery.

Patients will have minimal discomfort in cases when the procedure is done with the combination of local anesthesia, mild sedatives, and mild intravenous anesthesia, though some surgeons will use general anesthesia for this procedure. After the surgery, dressing is applied to all of the cut areas.

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What to Expect After a Rhytidectomy Surgery

Dr. Hecht will provide you with aftercare instructions, which must be followed closely, so you can achieve maximum results and minimize potential complications. Most patients have minimal pain after a face lift surgery, but medication will be prescribed to minimize discomfort. Some bruising and swelling will be inevitable, and you may be instructed to use cold compresses to minimize the swelling. Any dressing that was applied will be removed within a day or two.

You will also be instructed to keep your head elevated whenever you are lying down, to report excessive discomfort, and to avoid as much activity as you can. Proper rest is always important in support of the body’s healing process.

Smoking disrupts and delays healing by interfering with circulatory system functions and can also weaken the immune system. Patients should absolutely cease smoking during the full recovery period.

There is an inherent risk in any surgery, although this procedure is relatively safe and thousands of them are done annually. Dr. Hecht and our facial plastic surgery support staff will be available every step of the way to ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible.


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Some of these procedures will involve packing or a drainage tube being inserted during surgery. This will be taken out the day after surgery. All staples and sutures are typically removed within 5 to 10 days after the surgery.

Recovery will usually take 2 to 3 weeks, even though a lot of patients go back to work within 2 weeks.

Scars are typically not noticeable after they have had enough time to mature. No matter what, they will be easily camouflaged by the hair, in natural skin creases, or by makeup in the most persistent cases until the incisions have completely healed. The aging process will keep going after surgery, and it is normal for the tissues to relax somewhat within the first few weeks.

What to Know about Facelift Results

Though most patients are back to work and their normal social activities after about 14 days, it will take several weeks before the full effect of a facelift is evident. Bruising and swelling will dissipate gradually over the course of two months or more. As these symptoms subside, your improved facial contours will be revealed.

Facelift results can last for many years, and it is possible to extend the longevity of your revitalized look by:

  • Being diligent about avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight and using sunscreen
  • Adopting an at-home skincare regimen that includes high quality, anti-aging topical products
  • Abstaining from smoking and other unhealthy habits
  • Eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet
  • Following Dr. Hecht’s recommendations for in-office skincare and collagen-stimulating treatments such as facials, laser skin resurfacing, and/or chemical peels

How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

Facelift Surgery ScottsdaleThe price of a facelift varies based on factors like total surgical time and the techniques utilized. We offer patient financing through CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending, along with a Patient Loyalty Program to save money on all services.

Surgery that is solely cosmetic is generally not covered by insurance. However, if it is done to correct or improve traumatic injury or genetic deformity, it may be at least partially reimbursable, depending on the carrier. Be sure to check with your insurance carrier to find out if coverage is available for you.

Contact Us to Learn More

Contact us for a consultation today and see if a rhytidectomy in Scottsdale at our facial plastic surgery practice with Dr. David A. Hecht is a good option for you.

 

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