Revitalizing the Autumn Years with a Full Facelift Procedure
September 26, 2024
Back To Blog
If you want to refresh your youthful appearance and look your best for the upcoming holidays, a facelift might be a great option. This is what you can expect from the procedure and why the fall is a perfect time to schedule your surgery with Dr. Ashley Tregaskiss, MB, BS, MSc, FRCS (Plast), FRCSC.
What is a Full Facelift?
The full facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that addresses sagging skin, wrinkles, and volume loss on the midface and jawline. Hollow cheeks, sunken under-eyes, jowling, and moderate to severe wrinkles can all be improved with this comprehensive procedure. Dr. Tregaskiss specializes in the advanced deep-plane facelift, which lifts the deep tissues and muscles, not just the superficial layer of skin. This ensures natural-looking results that complement each patient’s unique facial characteristics.
The Advantages of a Full Facelift
A full facelift offers many benefits, including:
Comprehensive Rejuvenation
Other facial procedures like an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) or a brow lift address specific areas of the face. Patients who wish to address moderate to severe signs of aging will benefit from a full facelift, which simultaneously addresses the cheeks, jawline, and neck. This comprehensive approach ensures a harmonious and natural-looking result.
Long-lasting Results
While non-surgical treatments provide temporary improvements, a full facelift offers more dramatic and enduring results. More advanced signs of aging can also be targeted. Patients often remark that they look at least ten years younger and results typically last ten years or more. Natural aging will gradually cause wrinkles to redevelop, but you can enjoy a more youthful and refreshed appearance for years to come.
Customized Treatment
Dr. Tregaskiss tailors each facelift procedure to the individual patient’s unique facial structure and aesthetic goals. Additional procedures like an eyelid lift, brow lift, or neck lift can be combined with the facelift to create more dramatic results that address all your cosmetic concerns.
What to Expect During Your Facelift Procedure
The first step to receiving facelift surgery is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Tregaskiss, an expert plastic surgeon who specializes in advanced facelift techniques. After you have discussed your medical history and surgical goals in detail, your procedure will be scheduled at our surgical center located in the same building.
Facelift surgery takes about 4-5 hours, but this time may vary depending on the extent of your procedure. During the surgery, Dr. Tregaskiss will make incisions around the ears and temples where the scars can be concealed in the hairline. The deep tissues and muscles will be repositioned and the overlying skin will be carefully redraped and tightened to restore your natural youthful features.
Facelift Recovery
Swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort are expected after facelift surgery. These symptoms will significantly improve within the first week and can be managed with pain medication, cold compresses, and avoidance of strenuous activities. Most patients can return to work and light activities after two weeks but exercise should be avoided for about six weeks. Final results will start to be seen after a few months once most of the swelling has reduced.
Scheduling your procedure now gives you plenty of time to recover and look your best for the upcoming holiday season. It is also much easier to recover during the cooler months since sun exposure during the summer can worsen swelling and slow down the healing process.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are considering a facelift in Vancouver, schedule a consultation today at Pacific Plastic Surgery. We prioritize patient safety and exceptional results that help you look your best and feel most confident.
