Facelift Surgery in Westchester County, NY

Years of aging can cause our faces to sag, making us look older. For patients who suffer from excess sagging skin in their lower face, Dr. Neal Goldberg is proud to offer facelift procedures in his Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale, NY offices to correct these signs of aging.

• Reverses signs of aging in the lower face/neck
• Removes excess fat/skin
• Fixes sagging jowls
• Corrects deep nasolabial folds

Is a facelift right for me?

The facelift procedure is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the US—more than 100,000 were performed in 2009, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. On average, patients can look over 11 years younger and experience improved self-confidence. In this procedure, advanced techniques are used to remove excess fat, tighten underlying tissues in the face and redrape the skin of the face and neck.

Facelifts can correct many issues including sagging jowls, deep nasolabial folds, excess skin, folds or fat deposits around the neck and a sagging face or neck. Most patients who undergo a facelift are between 40 and 60 years old. Ideal patients are healthy, nonsmokers. Patients should notify the surgeon if they suffer from high blood pressure, problems with blood clotting or a tendency to form excessive scars.

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What can I expect from the procedure?

A facelift procedure is highly individualized for the patient and may be performed on either an inpatient or outpatient basis. The surgery can take two to three hours to complete and is often done under a local anesthetic, though general anesthetic is also a common option.

When performed, Dr. Goldberg will make incisions above the hairline at the temples and follow the natural contour in front of the ear, continuing behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. The doctor separates the skin from the underlying fat and tissue. Excess fat is then trimmed or liposuctioned out to improve the contour of the neck or chin. The surgeon then tightens the underlying tissues and lifts and removes excess skin. If the neck is being improved, a small incision will also be made under the chin. Finally, stitches will be used to fixate the tissue layers and close the incisions.

If Dr. Goldberg decides you are a good candidate for a short scar facelift technique, you can expect minimal to no scarring behind the ear and in the hairline. Dr. Goldberg may instead choose to perform an SMAS facelift. If you undergo this procedure, the tissue underneath the skin will be lifted to decrease the sagginess of the jowls and lower face. The SMAS facelift technique is similar to the popular Lifestyle Lift and Freedom Lift in that all three techniques deal with tightening the tissues beneath your skin.

What will my life be like after a facelift?

Following a facelift, the patient should expect two to three weeks for recovery. A loose bandage wrapping will be used to minimize swelling. The patient should keep their head elevated and may have the stitches removed after one week. Activity should be limited during recovery.

Any scars will be hidden within the hair and natural contours of the face and will fade gradually. Consult with the surgeon about when make-up may be applied to his any after-effects of the surgery. As with any surgery, some complications are possible. These may include hematoma, nerve injury, infection and poor healing.

For more information about facelifts in Westchester County, contact the office of New York plastic surgeon Dr. Neal Goldberg.