Have you ever wished you could look as young as you feel? For many men and women in Raleigh, facelift surgery has re-energized their appearance and attitude. Dr. Stein is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who performs over 100 facelifts each year. His talent and aesthetic sensibility have earned him a reputation as one of the area’s premier facial plastic surgeons.
Reverse Signs of Aging on the Face and Neck
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the face and neck by tightening underlying tissues, repositioning sagging skin, and removing excess fat. This procedure addresses issues such as deep creases around the mouth and nose, jowls, and loose skin on the neck. The incisions are typically made around the hairline and ears, allowing for minimal scarring. Facelifts can significantly rejuvenate your appearance, providing natural-looking results that restore youthful contours and improve overall facial harmony.
What a Facelift Can Do for You
In the past, facelifts just tightened your skin, often creating a stretched appearance. With medical and procedural advances, it has become clear that the deep tissue layers must be addressed to achieve a long-lasting, natural-looking result. By sculpting the deeper layers, Dr. Stein can rejuvenate your face, jawline, and neck without any noticeable signs that you’ve had “work done.”
Although aging is inevitable, a facelift improves your overall appearance by:
- Tightening sagging face and neck muscles
- Softening wrinkled skin
- Smoothing nasolabial folds
- Reducing jowls
You need to look no further than our before-and-after photo gallery to see that Dr. Stein’s facelift surgery results are remarkable. While his results are dramatic, they are also completely natural-looking.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you are experiencing sagging skin, deep wrinkles, or jowls that make you feel less confident about your appearance. The ideal candidates are typically in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and are non-smokers. Facelifts are most effective for those with moderate to advanced signs of aging who want long-lasting, natural-looking results.
From a medical perspective, you must be free from conditions that could impair healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes or blood clotting disorders. Dr. Stein will carefully evaluate your health history, skin quality, and specific aesthetic goals to determine your candidacy. His thorough consultation ensures you are fully informed and ready for a safe, personalized experience.
Types of Facelifts
Primary facelift
A primary facelift is for individuals undergoing their first facial rejuvenation procedure. It addresses common signs of aging, such as sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and jowls, by tightening the underlying facial muscles and tissues. The skin is repositioned to create a natural, youthful appearance, with incisions carefully placed along the hairline and ears to minimize visible scarring. This comprehensive approach rejuvenates the lower face and neck, providing long-lasting results that can take years off your appearance.
Deep plane facelift
The deep plane facelift focuses on the deeper layers of facial tissue for more significant and natural-looking rejuvenation. Unlike a standard facelift, which primarily tightens the skin, the deep plane facelift releases and repositions the underlying muscle and fat layers. This is highly effective in restoring volume and structure to the midface, lifting sagging cheeks, and eliminating deep folds around the nose and mouth. It provides more durable and natural results with minimal skin tension, reducing the risk of a “pulled” look.
Midface lift
A midface lift specifically targets the area around the cheeks and lower eyelids, which are often among the first to show signs of aging. This procedure is ideal for those with hollow or sagging cheeks, as it repositions the underlying tissue to lift and restore fullness. The midface lift provides a more youthful contour to the cheeks and smooths the transition between the lower eyelids and the face. It can be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures, depending on the extent of correction needed.
Revision facelift
A revision facelift is for individuals who have previously undergone a facelift but are dissatisfied with the results or are experiencing new signs of aging. It can correct asymmetry, excessive scarring, or a “pulled” appearance from prior surgery. The revision facelift requires a highly skilled surgeon to address both the original concerns and any new ones that have arisen. This complex procedure involves refining and enhancing the results of the initial facelift to achieve a more natural, harmonious outcome.
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Your Consultation With Dr. Stein
It is critically important to choose a highly skilled doctor who understands that each patient is different and requires a customized approach. Dr. Stein has a unique talent for achieving a younger-looking, refreshed appearance while maintaining your face’s unique character. In your initial consultation, he will perform a thorough examination of your facial shape, skin elasticity, and bone structure to determine the approach that will work best for you.
Take the first step. Get your questions answered and find out which treatment options are best for you by meeting with Dr. Stein and a member of his staff at Stein Plastic Surgery for an in-person consultation. Simply fill out the form on this page, and one of our experienced team members will reach out to you promptly to schedule your consultation.
What Happens During the Facelift?
Dr. Stein has successfully performed facelifts for more than 1,000 patients. In Raleigh, facelift surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and involves incisions around your ear or just inside your hairline. Dr. Stein carefully lifts and repositions the facial muscles and connective tissue to restore youthful contours.
This deep tissue manipulation ensures long-lasting results. Dr. Stein has refined his techniques to minimize visible scarring, discomfort, and recovery time. In your consultation, Dr. Stein will discuss all of the factors that contribute to the success of your procedure, including healing and expectations. If, at any point, you have questions or concerns, you’ll find that Dr. Stein is a warm, engaging man who will stay connected with you throughout the process to ensure that you are thrilled with your result.
What Can I Expect From Recovery?
In the first few days after your facelift, you can expect swelling, bruising, and tightness around the treated areas. Dr. Stein will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for your incisions and manage discomfort with prescribed medication. You’ll likely need to keep your head elevated and limit movement to reduce swelling. Most patients can return to light daily activities within 7-10 days.
Around 2-3 weeks post-surgery, most bruising and swelling will have subsided, though some puffiness may persist. By this point, you may feel comfortable returning to work or social activities. However, strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least 4-6 weeks to ensure proper healing. The results are noticeable soon after surgery, but you will start enjoying the full benefits of your new, youthful appearance within six months.
Complementary Procedures
Though a facelift can be performed as a single procedure, Dr. Stein may recommend combining it with a brow lift to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles, eyelid surgery to remove excess skin, or laser resurfacing to reverse sun damage and minimize wrinkles. Combining these procedures is convenient and maximizes results.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Stein is AMAZING and I would never trust my face with anyone else. Nice staff, great procedure, awesome guy. Highly recommend and I will go back for more treats!
The entire experience at this clinic has been a pleasure. The staff are pleasant and caring, and Dr. Stein has worked wonders on my appearance. I not only feel better, 1 also look better. He has done more for my quality of life than he will ever realize! I am a professional artist. I believe that in his work, he is ar artist as well.
Everyone at Dr. Stein’s office has been amazing. After 20 years of contemplating rhinoplasty I’m so happy I finally did it. The entire process was super easy from start to finish. If you are looking for a surgeon to coddle you, that’s not Dr. Stein. If you are looking for a true professional with many years experience, and who is a straight shooter, Dr. Stein is the doctor for you. I can’t imagine a more perfect nose for me! Thank you, Dr. Stein!
Words can not express how happy I am with the results, I can look in the mirror now instead of avoiding it, Dr. Stein made me look refreshed and younger.
Dr. Stein answered all my questions, told me exactly what was going to be done, how recovery would be and what I could expect afterwards. I felt at anytime during this journey, I could call him or his great staff and they would take care of any concerns that I might have had. Dr. Stein and his staff took great care of me, I honestly can’t say Thank you enough!
I have always been unhappy with my nose and it’s masculine appearance. I have a very small face and frame and it just never seemed to fit. Since the first consultation I knew Dr. Stein was the surgeon I wanted to go to. He was very mindful and observant of every little detail that I did not like. Dr. Stein and his whole staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. I loved my experience and my new nose is amazing! I would highly recommend Dr. Stein to anyone looking to have any facial cosmetic procedure.
I am extremely pleased with the outcome and with Dr.Stein’s talent! My nose looks even better than I expected and keeps getting better each day. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I am so glad I chose to come here to have it done.
My rhino/septoplasty experience with Dr. Stein was AMAZING. Not only were the results better than what I could have imagined, but everyone at his office was so polite and wonderful to work with. Thanks to Dr. Stein I can breathe better and look better – in a perfectly natural way!
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