Dr. Forley will discuss your individual concerns during your comprehensive consultation and demonstrate the degree of correction you can expect in each area. In many cases, some or all of the facial procedures you desire can be performed in one stage. Dr. Forley always attempts to use the smallest and most well concealed incisions possible. He will explain how natural–looking results can be achieved with advanced surgical techniques through limited incisions.
Facial aging is the result of changes in the skin, fat, and muscle of the face. The shift of facial volume from the cheeks to the lower third of the face is responsible for the deepening of the nasolabial folds and the loss of jawline and neck definition over time. A facelift repositions the tissues of the face and neck to restore the contours and appearance of a more youthful or fresher face. Many areas of the face are improved: sagging, loose tissues of the midface, deep folds of loose skin at the sides of the nose and mouth, jowls or loss of definition of the jawline, and excess fat or loose skin causing loss of definition in the neck area. Visible banding of the platysma neck muscle can be corrected to provide additional improvement of the neck contour. Incisions are designed to optimally conceal your scars with tightening of the deep layer, known as the SMAS, producing the most natural, long-lasting results.
MACS-LIFT
Dr. Forley also utilizes a new short scar technique, known
as a MACS-Lift, in select patients. The MACS-Lift offers the
advantage of a shorter incision and an innovative approach
for tightening the deep SMAS layer to restore volume to the
face. The MACS-Lift can be used to achieve a significant
improvement in younger patients and patients with minimal
skin sagging. It is also ideal for patients who may require
secondary facelift procedures as the aging process
progresses.
Dr. Forley’s most important goal is to achieve a natural,
unoperated appearance and to make you look as good as
possible for your age. A facelift is often combined with
additional procedures to simultaneously correct other areas
of the face, such as the forehead or eyelids, to give your
entire face a more harmonious and youthful appearance.
All of your incisions will be carefully closed with techniques designed to produce very fine line scars. You will be able to wash your hair within 1-2 days. Some of the sutures are removed at about 5 days and the remainder at 8-10 days. You may feel some tightness in the neck area following surgery but generally no pain. Bruising and swelling improve greatly within the first 10-14 days at which time most patients feel comfortable returning to work.
A facelift can help reset the clock but doesn’t stop it. How long your facelift will last will depend on many factors, including the characteristics of your skin, muscle and fatty tissue and your post-operative maintenance program. Dr. Forley will recommend a skincare program to prolong the benefits of your surgical procedure.
