Facelift inAustin, TX

With a facelift, you'll improve the appearance of looking tired or deflated, as well as any loss in facial contours. You'll also notice a lift in any sagging jowls, loose skin on the face and neck, and an overall lift of the neck, minimizing the look of a double chin.

Any time an incision is made, there will be a scar. However, it is the visibility of the scar that matters. Dr. Givens uses a series of well-hidden incisions within the hairline, creases of the ears, and beneath the chin to allow for imperceptible scar lines. Non-surgical scar reduction with Morpheus8 and Exosomes is highly recommended during recovery to build collagen and reduce scar visibility.

Timing of a facelift is based on your goals and inherent anatomy rather than age. The majority of patients have this procedure performed between 40-60 years of age. While there are many non-surgical facial rejuvenation options available that can delay the need for surgery for a few years, patients who are younger with less severe skin aging often have the quickest recoveries and best results.

All medical treatments no matter how big or small involve risk. While rare when performed by a board-certified surgeon, the risks of a facelift surgery include prolonged swelling, bleeding, infection, facial nerve injury, fluid accumulation or hematoma, temporary numbness, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry, recurrent laxity of the skin and tissues, poor wound healing with skin loss, suture dehiscence, hair loss, and need for further treatment.

The aging process, coupled with factors like sun exposure, weight fluctuations, and genetics, can lead to a loss of skin elasticity and volume in the lower face and neck. This can result in the development of heavy, sagging necks and jowls.

A deep plane facelift is a comprehensive surgical technique that lifts and repositions the underlying facial muscles and tissues, providing a more extensive and long-lasting solution for addressing significant signs of facial aging, including sagging cheeks and heavy jowls.

The key difference is that a deep plane facelift addresses the deeper layers of the facial structures, whereas a traditional facelift focuses more on the superficial skin and muscle layers. This allows the deep plane technique to provide a more dramatic, natural-looking rejuvenation.

A deep plane facelift is a more complex procedure than a traditional facelift, typically taking 4 to 6 hours to complete, depending on the individual case and the surgeon's techniques.

Recovery from a facelift typically takes 1-2 weeks, during which time patients may experience swelling, bruising, and temporary numbness or tightness in the treated areas. Most people can return to all normal activities without restrictions within 2 to 3 weeks.

Contour improvements can be seen immediately. However, it can take several months for all swelling to resolve and the final, refined results of a facelift to emerge, as the body heals. Patients can typically expect to see their full results around 6 to 12 months after the procedure.

Yes, a facelift is often performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), buccal fat removal, neck lift, lip lift, and earlobe repair to achieve a more comprehensive, harmonious result.