Can I Combine Other Facial Procedures With Facelift Surgery?

Your face is often the first chance you get to make a stellar first impression. However, the appearance of wrinkles or sagging skin can arise as we age, no longer reflecting how we truly feel on the inside. Facelift surgery can provide patients with a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance. This versatile and popular procedure can also be combined with other facial procedures for more comprehensive results. 

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What Is Facelift Surgery?

Also called a rhytidectomy, a facelift is a cosmetic procedure that can smooth folds and wrinkles, eliminate excess skin, and reduce sagging. During the procedure, your aesthetic surgeon pulls back and lifts the skin of the face, removing excess skin and repositioning it to create a rejuvenated, youthful-looking appearance.

Men and women over 50 who want to improve their facial features may consider getting a facelift. Ideal candidates for facelift surgery:

• Desire to address facial signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin on the lower portion of the face.
• Do not smoke and are in relatively good health.
• Have realistic expectations concerning what the procedure can achieve.

What Does Facelift Surgery Address?

Facelift surgery can reduce the sagging appearance of your cheeks and remove excess skin in your jawline. Two popular facelift techniques are:

• Traditional Facelift: This technique provides patients with a comprehensive lift to address aggressive signs of aging. Incisions are typically made at the temples and within the hairline to minimize the appearance of scarring.
• Mid Facelift: This approach targets aging in the middle region of the face, focusing on lifting and rejuvenating sagging cheeks. For a mid facelift, incisions can be made in the mouth, along the hairline, or within the lower eyelid, depending on the extent of the procedure.

While facelift surgery can help you look younger, it’s not a procedure for treating sun-damaged skin, the upper portion of the face, or skin discoloration. Your aesthetic surgeon can help you determine which approach is right for you and what other treatments you can combine with your facelift to achieve a more rejuvenated result.

What Facial Procedures Are Best for Comprehensive Results?

If you are older and have multiple signs of aging you would like to address, you can combine other facial procedures with a facelift. Typically, traditional and mid facelifts only address signs of aging on the lower portion of the face. If you desire a full facial rejuvenation, consider combining your facelift with the following procedures:

Eyelid Surgery

As we age, we tend to lose skin elasticity, causing excess fat and skin to gather around the eyelids. This can cause eyelids to sag or bags to develop under the eyes. You can address this problem by having eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty. This procedure removes the excess skin from your eyelids, creating a refreshed, youthful-looking appearance.

Forehead Lift

A forehead lift, sometimes called a brow lift, can address the upper portion of the face by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lifting the eyebrows, helping you achieve a more youthful-looking appearance. The procedure is permanent, but it’s important to know that wrinkles can still form with age.

If you are interested in combining procedures, discuss the possibilities with your aesthetic surgeon during your initial consultation. One of our aesthetic surgeons at AesthetiCare Cosmetic Surgery Institute can provide an assessment and determine if you are a good candidate.

What Other Procedures Can Be Combined With Facelift Surgery?

One of the benefits of facelift surgery is that it is versatile enough to be combined with several other procedures and non-surgical treatments. This can significantly reduce the recovery period and produce your desired results in less time. Other procedures you can combine with a facelift include:

• BOTOX® Cosmetic and fillers: Non-surgical treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic and injectable fillers can be a great complement to a facelift if you have fine or deep wrinkles or want to restore volume.
• Chin augmentation: This procedure involves inserting an implant to enhance or reshape your chin, creating a well-defined and balanced facial structure.
• Rhinoplasty: If you want to create a more harmonious facial balance, consider combining cosmetic nose surgery with a facelift.

Want to Learn More About Facelift Surgery in Southern California?

Do you want to enhance your facial features? Our aesthetic surgeons can help you achieve the comprehensive results you desire. Call AesthetiCare Cosmetic Surgery Institute at (833) 790-6783 or complete the online contact form to schedule a consultation today.