New York City cosmetic surgeon Dr. Preminger recommends a facelift for patients seeking the longest lasting method of facial rejuvenation.
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Facelift in NYC
Aging is simply part of life, and our skin is one of the first areas that tend to give away our age. As the skin of the face loses its elasticity, fine lines, and later- noticeable wrinkles begin to appear. As the jawline loses definition, the laugh lines come in, the jowls come down– and we begin to look our age. Sun exposure, genes, lifestyle choice and gravity itself all combine to produce these effects, leading many to seek solutions designed to help turn back the clock.
A facelift (“rhytidectomy”), is one of the most popular methods of facial rejuvenation, correcting skin that droops, sags or has wrinkled with age. NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Aviva Preminger performs both full and “mini facelift” procedures in her Upper East Side office.
Before & After
Quick Facts
Procedure Length
Full facelift: 2-6 hours
Mini facelift: 45-120 minutes
Anesthesia
Full facelift: General anesthesia
Mini facelift: Local anesthesia
In/Out Patient
Full facelift: Outpatient
Mini facelift: Outpatient
Risks
Full facelift: Excessive bleeding, nerve damage, skin necrosis, ongoing numbness, infection, complications with anesthesia
Mini facelift: Bruising, excessive swelling, blood clotting, infection
Side Effects
Swelling, bruising, bleeding, scarring, pain
Recovery
Full facelift: return to work in 2-3 weeks
Mini facelift: return to work in a few days
Duration of Results
Full facelift: 7-10 years
Mini facelift: 5-7 years
Face lift procedure
For the full, conventional facelift, general anesthesia or intravenous sedation will be administered, as will a local anesthetic intended to numb the skin. An incision will be made that begins near the temple and runs around to the front portion of the ear. Dr. Preminger will then raise the skin, tightening the tissues and muscles that lie beneath. It is often advisable for certain amounts of excess skin and fat to be removed at this time. Lastly, the skin will be re-draped over the entire face before the incision is closed. In total, the procedure is likely to take several hours, with some patients requiring a short hospital stay.
Conversely, the mini facelift is considerably less invasive, as it requires just a few small incisions made to accommodate surgical instruments inserted endoscopically in the lower portions of the face. Excess amounts of fat are removed and facial muscles are repositioned and shaped to achieve the desired contours. For mini facelifts that are not performed endoscopically, the necessary incisions are considerably smaller than those used in the traditional procedure. Many patients are also attracted to the mini facelift because it can be done under local anesthetic as opposed to general, and is typically performed as an outpatient procedure.
Facelift in New York
If your face is beginning to show noticeable signs of aging and you wish to take decisive steps to reclaim a fresh, glowing appearance, you are not alone. A facelift procedure, whether conventional or “mini” can successfully address the stubborn wrinkles, sagging skin and creases that have been damaging your self-esteem.
To schedule a private consultation with Dr. Preminger, please call our Manhattan office at (212) 706-1900 or contact us online.