Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Could your looks use a lift? Discover how a personalized facelift by Dr. Robinson can help you look as young as you feel.
When to Consider a Facelift
Could your looks use a lift?
Have you ever caught a glimpse of your reflection and wondered when you started looking more like your mom or dad than yourself? Through a combination of heredity, overall health, gravity, sun exposure and personal habits, as you age the skin on your face and neck will begin to lose elasticity and muscle tone.
If you're bothered by softening facial features, visible forehead creases, deepening crow's feet or a loosening jaw line, you may have considered restorative cosmetic surgery to reduce these telltale signs of aging and regain a more youthful image.
Facelifts are among the most desired procedures at Robinson Plastic Surgery Center. While a facelift — also called a rhytidectomy — won't alter your natural features or turn back the clock 20 years, it will remarkably enhance your overall appearance by reducing the visible signs of aging on your face, jowl and neckline. It's not surprising that Dr. Robinson's facelift patients also experience increased confidence and an improved personal outlook following the surgery.
Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with more than 20 years of experience performing individualized facelifts for his patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana in Orange County and beyond.
Communicating Your Goals for This Procedure
As with any cosmetic surgery, the success of your facelift will depend greatly on realistic expectations of the surgical outcome. During your consultation, Dr. Robinson will examine your face, take a thorough medical history and explore your motivation for considering a facelift. He'll describe the procedure in detail, discuss the surgical limitations and answer any questions you may have. You and Dr. Robinson will have an honest discussion about expected results to help you decide if a facelift will achieve your desired outcome.
Many patients decide to have other rejuvenation surgeries in conjunction with a facelift to achieve facial balance. Dr. Robinson also may suggest non-surgical treatments to reduce wrinkles or improve your skin's tone and texture.
- Thorough medical history review and facial examination
- Honest discussion about realistic surgical outcomes
- Discussion of possible complementary procedures for facial balance
- Exploration of non-surgical enhancement options
- Personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual goals
Many patients also consider combining their facelift with chin implant surgery, forehead lift, or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to achieve optimal facial balance and the most comprehensive rejuvenation.
Surgical Techniques to Achieve Your Desired Outcome
Anesthesia & Preparation
Dr. Robinson performs facelifts at Pacific Hills Surgery Center using general anesthesia, ensuring your complete comfort throughout the procedure.
Camouflaged Incisions
He begins by making well-camouflaged incisions hidden behind your ears and in the natural creases of your skin, which he lifts in order to tighten and reposition the underlying muscle and connective tissue on your face.
Neck Refinement (if needed)
He also may make a tiny incision under your chin to lift an aging neck, addressing excess skin laxity and banding in the neck area.
Fat Removal & Skin Re-draping
Dr. Robinson removes any accumulated fat, re-drapes the skin, and trims any excess before closing the incisions with ultrafine sutures. A thin drainage tube may be inserted to remove any excess fluid.
Dressing & Completion
Following surgery, Dr. Robinson applies a protective dressing to minimize bruising and swelling. The entire process takes from three to five hours, depending on the extent of your surgery and whether additional procedures are performed at the same time.
Recuperating After Your Facelift
You'll be discharged a few hours after this relatively painless procedure with a prescription for medication to treat mild discomfort and instructions to elevate your head and apply cold compresses to minimize post-surgical swelling and bruising. It's important to have someone at home to assist in your care for the first few days; if you're away from home, our staff can help you arrange for aftercare.
If a drainage tube was used during surgery, Dr. Robinson will remove it after a day or two, and remove the stitches within about a week. You should experience little pain during your recovery period of about 10 days to two weeks, after which you'll be cleared to return to work and resume your normal social activities.
Expected Results from This Procedure
After about a week the majority of swelling and bruising subsides and you'll begin to notice your face has a more rested and youthful appearance. The incisions, concealed within your hairline, in the natural contours of your face and behind your ears, will fade away and any residual swelling will disappear after about six months.
You'll enjoy renewed self-confidence as your reflection reveals the long-lasting, natural-looking results of Dr. Robinson's skilled surgical hands.
- More rested and youthful facial appearance
- Tighter jawline and reduced jowling
- Smoother, more defined neckline
- Incisions concealed within the natural hairline and creases
- Long-lasting natural-looking results visible by 6 months
- Renewed confidence and improved personal outlook
Before & After Results
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