Facelift Articles

Question: What anesthesia is used for a facelift? Do I have a choice in what I can use? Answer: I prefer to use a general anesthetic for a full facelift. The procedure can take quite a bit of time and can be fairly invasive. For MACS facelifts or mini facelifts, IV sedation is entirely acceptable… [Read More]

Question: I am 67-years-old and have very thin hair like my mother. I want to have a facelift, but will the scars be more noticeable since my hair will not be able to cover the incisions? Answer: Thick hair will always be better to camouflage any incision which is made in the face or hairline…. [Read More]

Question: How is “tension” implemented in the hairline to maintain the facelift and is this always done? Answer: The lift and subsequent rejuvenation of the face in a facelift is achieved not by placing tension on the skin of the face, but, by elevating and suspending the layer of tissue beneath the skin known as… [Read More]

Question: I am a 45-year-old male and I have lost a tremendous amount of weight (100+ lbs.) in the last 18 months. I know that I need a facelift, blepharoplasty, and neck lift. I need to lose 28 more pounds to reach my target weight. I know the next 28 pounds will be a much… [Read More]

Question: Could you please explain to me the similarities and differences of a facelift and a mini-facelift? Answer: The differences between a mini facelift and a full facelift has to do with the surgical technique, the recovery period, and most importantly, the areas of the face which are addressed with either the full facelift or… [Read More]

Question: My sister-in-law came to you last year for a complete face lift. She looks remarkable! I would love a face lift, but I am very sensitive to general anesthesia. In the past, I have been sick for days after being given general. Can I get a facelift using local anesthesia? Answer: Although there are… [Read More]