WALNUT CREEKAs you get older, your skin is bound to go through some changes. The skin on your face is usually the first to exhibit dramatic signs of aging, due to a lack of collagen production leading to skin laxity. Slowly but surely, this means the skin starts to sag and droop, making you look and feel a lot older. Thankfully, due to the wonders of cosmetic surgery, there are procedures that can treat this and reverse the signs of aging. Dr. Aycock offers multiple facelift options that could be perfect for anyone that wants to reduce the appearance of sagging facial skin!
What is a Facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure that looks to combat wrinkly and saggy skin in the face and neck. There are many reasons your skin starts to loosen as you get older, and it can often be unavoidable. With a facelift, the idea is to make your skin tighter to reduce the signs of aging. Incisions are made by your hairline, and Dr. Aycock will then lift the skin away from the fat and muscle underneath, getting rid of excess fat. The remaining tissues are then tightened before the skin is sutured up.
Recovery from a Facelift
You should expect to undergo a period of recovery following this surgical procedure. Your face will be slightly swollen and bruised afterward, but this will subside. Typically, it takes around two weeks for all swelling and bruising to go away. Your sutures will be removed after around 5-10 days, and you will likely wear a bandage until they’ve been removed.
Most patients will enjoy a full recovery within the 2-4 week period after the surgery. Recovery time depends on the individual and the treatment you’ve had.
Benefits of a Facelift
For starters, a facelift can literally reverse time and make you look younger. While it can’t stop the aging process, it can definitely rewind it! You will see a visible difference right away, but the true results are seen a month or so after the surgery. What’s more, facelifts have been known to last for up to 10 years, meaning you see the benefits for a very long time.
A facelift is simply one of the only ways to get rid of wrinkles and saggy skin. One worry that many patients have beforehand is that there will be a visible scar. Well, you’ll be overjoyed to know that Dr. Aycock has perfected a technique that leaves minimal scarring. By making incisions in the hair, it means that any minor scars are also near enough impossible for the naked eye to see!
Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?
Are you suffering from severe skin laxity that’s making your face droop or sag? Do you have deep wrinkles that haven’t gone away, despite the fact you’ve tried other cosmetic treatments? If so, you could be a candidate for a facelift. Dr. Aycock and the team will work with you to determine your customized treatment plan.
Take the Next Step
Ready to take the leap? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or by calling (925) 937-8377.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
