Though aging is inevitable, facelift surgery offers an effective solution to its visible effects by reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating your facial features. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with 26 years of experience, Dr. Stein provides facelifts that offer natural, lasting results with minimal discomfort and recovery time.
What is a Facelift?
A facelift, also called a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure that rejuvenates your appearance by lifting and tightening facial tissues. Dr. Stein makes small incisions around the patient’s ears or hairline to tighten and pull back excess facial skin. He also addresses the deeper foundational layers of your face for more natural-looking, lasting results.
Facelifts can also include neck lifts, extending the procedure to tighten sagging skin on the neck. This can result in a more defined jawline, tightened facial muscles, restored cheek volume, and reduced deep nasolabial folds. Dr. Stein tailors each facelift to meet your unique needs and goals.
What is Recovery Like After a Facelift?
Though recovery time varies, bruising and swelling typically resolve within one to two weeks. A small amount of swelling may remain and will gradually reduce until the final results are visible in about six months.
Most patients experience the most swelling and discomfort during the first three to five days post-surgery and can often return to work after about two weeks of recovery. Factors such as diet and elevated sleeping positions can help reduce swelling and accelerate recovery.
How Long Does a Facelift Last?
While a facelift’s results are not permanent, they are long-lasting. Signs of aging will continue with time, but your facelift results will maintain a youthful look for many years. Practicing good skincare, sun protection, and a healthy lifestyle can extend your facelift results significantly.
Dr. Stein performs over 100 facelifts each year, and his expertise shows in his patients’ natural, rejuvenated results.
Who is Eligible for Rhytidectomy?
Anyone experiencing visible signs of aging may be eligible for a facelift. This includes individuals who want to reduce wrinkles, sagging jowls, and other aging indicators on the face and neck. Healthy nonsmokers are often the best candidates, as overall health can influence recovery.
Take the Next Step
If you’re interested in a facelift, schedule a consultation. Fill out our form or call (919) 261-7099 to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff members at Stein Plastic Surgery, serving the Raleigh, Durham, and Southeast NC areas.
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