Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
Aging comes with unwanted side effects like wrinkles, sagging chin, and loose skin around your jawline. A facelift can help you achieve a more youthful look.
facelift surgery in Reno, Nevada
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure performed to address signs of aging in your face and neck. These aging effects include loose or sagging skin, deep folds or wrinkles, loss of facial volume, jowls, and “turkey neck” appearance.
At VirdenMD, we know the importance of keeping your self-confidence as you age. Facelift surgery can significantly improve the appearance of your jawline, cheeks, and neck for more defined contour, and can boost your confidence and self-esteem in all aspects of your life.
Dr. Virden performs both full facelifts and mini facelifts.
What’s a Mini Facelift?
A mini facelift, also called a short-scar facelift or S-lift, can be a less dramatic approach to address early signs of aging in your lower face and jawline. Compared to a full facelift, a mini facelift utilizes smaller incisions—often near your temples and ears—for a less invasive approach. This leads to a shorter recovery time with less swelling and bruising. The results are more subtle than a full facelift, but a mini facelift still provides a refreshed, youthful appearance for several years.
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Ideal Facelift Candidates
Ideal facelift candidates have aged skin with lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin, and have good skin elasticity. It’s important that facelift candidates have realistic expectations about the long-term, natural-looking outcome of this procedure.
If you think you may be a good facelift candidate, schedule an appointment with our team today.
What to Expect During Your Facelift Procedure
You’ll be placed under general anesthesia during your facelift procedure. Dr. Virden strategically places incisions behind your ears and within your hairline to minimize scarring. Through these incisions, excess fat and skin are removed, while the underlying facial tissues and muscles are tightened.
Dr. Virden redrapes your skin over the newly sculpted contours, resulting in a natural look and more defined appearance. The facelift surgery takes around four hours to complete.
Post-Surgical Care and Recovery
You can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first few days, but some swelling and bruising can last up to two weeks. Pain medication can help manage these side effects. Most patients return to work and light activities after about two weeks.
The results of the procedure will be most noticeable after about three weeks. While facelifts offer long-term solutions, the natural effects of aging will continue. Our team will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
Facelift FAQs
What is a facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery that targets wrinkles, sagging skin, and loss of volume in your face and neck. By tightening underlying tissues and muscles, removing excess skin, and redraping your remaining skin, a facelift creates a smoother and more defined facial contour. The incisions are cleverly placed around your temples, hairline, and ears for minimal scarring.
How long do facelifts last?
Individual factors that contribute to how long your facelift lasts include genetics, age, and lifestyle choices. Younger patients with good skin elasticity tend to see longer-lasting results. With a healthy lifestyle and good skincare routine, you can expect a full facelift to last 10 to 15 years, and a mini facelift to last five to 10 years.
What Is the Best Age for a Facelift?
There isn’t a single best age for a facelift but people generally consider this procedure between their late 40s to late 60s. Some people opt in for mini facelifts in their 40s or early 50s.
What does a full facelift include?
A full facelift tackles sagging in your cheeks, jowls, lower face, jawline, and neck. The procedure utilizes strategically placed incisions to tighten underlying tissues, potentially redistribute fat, and redrape your skin for a smoother, more youthful look.
What is the best type of facelift?
The choice regarding a full facelift or a mini facelift is an individual decision. For early signs of aging, like jowls or mild sagging in your lower face and jawline, a mini facelift may be a good option. More extensive aging that occurs the older you get may require a full facelift for a more dramatic transformation.
Does insurance cover a facelift?
A facelift is considered an elective surgery and is not covered by insurance.
look younger naturally
You can turn back the hands of time successfully with a facelift surgery. The surgery can address all the tell-tale signs of aging, such as lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Not only will you look years younger, but you’ll feel better about yourself. Give our office a call today to inquire about a facelift.