Facelift surgery is a powerful tool to combat the major signs of aging, including deep lines, wrinkles, and jowls. It is considered the gold standard when it comes to facial rejuvenation, but it’s often performed with additional procedures to enhance the overall results. If you’re interested in undergoing a facelift in the future, consider adding the following procedures into your treatment plan:
Blepharoplasty
The eyes play an important role in your overall facial appearance. They’re also one of the first parts of the face to show the signs of age. The fat pads beneath the eyes tend to droop over time, creating a hollowed-out appearance and “eyebags.” The eyelids might also start to sag and develop deep wrinkles. For patients concerned about aging around the eyes, blepharoplasty can help.
Also called an “eyelid lift,” this procedure allows Dr. Hershcovitch to trim sagging eyelid skin and remove any excess fat deposits that are creating eyebags. The incisions are carefully concealed along the natural crease of the eyelid, within the lower lid, or along the lower lash line, so scars are virtually undetectable. Patients love the naturally refreshed appearance that blepharoplasty can achieve, especially when combined with a facelift.
Browlift
Many patients are surprised to learn that a facelift does not treat the upper part of the face. While it’s a great way to address aging in the mid-lower face area, it leaves the forehead untouched. Browlift surgery (sometimes called a “forehead” lift) is a great complement to a facelift because it produces seamless rejuvenation that extends up the face.
During the procedure, excess skin is trimmed and the deeper tissues of the face are lifted, and then sutured into a more youthful position. The muscle tissue is manipulated to smooth out any stubborn creases as well. While there are different options for incisions (depending on your extent of aging), most incisions can easily be concealed. In some cases, the procedure can even be performed endoscopically.
Necklift
A slim, smooth neck has long been associated with elegance and youthful beauty. But over time, aging can cause the neck to have a loose and wrinkled appearance. When performed with a facelift, necklift surgery can restore a slim neck silhouette while also treating the major signs of facial aging.
The necklift incision is easily hidden along the natural contours of your face and neck. Through these incisions, Dr. Hershcovitch will lift the deeper structures and soft tissue to release neck banding, smooth away deep wrinkles, and trim excess skin. He can also remove fat deposits that create the appearance of a double chin.
Together, these procedures beautifully restore a youthful appearance to the face and neck. And with only one trip to the operating room, patients can take advantage of only having one recovery period for several procedures.
If you’d like to explore your options for facial rejuvenation, take the next step by contacting double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Hershcovitch. He’d be happy to discuss your cosmetic goals and create a personalized treatment plan.
