Facelift Surgery in Carrollton, West Georgia

A Facelift can be performed to improve visible signs of aging by tightening the skin and underlying facial supports to give a more youthful appearance. There are several types of facelifts designed to address specific needs for rejuvenation. A Full Facelift may be in order or possibly a lower less invasive Facelift which mainly targets the cheek, jowl and neck area. A Facelift can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures for an optimal result.

1. Indications for Facelift / Mid-Facelift

a. To reduce excess, loose skin of the face and neck
b. To improve the effects of gravity on the face and neck, cheek and jowl areas.
c. To achieve a natural, more rested appearance.
d. To improve facial aesthetics by creating a smoother, wrinkle-free, balanced facial contour.

2. Procedure Summary

a. A Facelift is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with deep sedation as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Every precaution is taken to ensure patient safety.
c. Incisions are made within hidden areas hairline depending on the type of Facelift required.

3. Recovery

a. The patient is placed in a special head wrap that will stay in place until the next day post-operative visit.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients find the discomfort quite tolerable.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. In two to three weeks, patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at 4-6 weeks.
d. Sutures or tapes are removed in a week to ten days.

4. Administrative

a. A Facelift is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $6,500 to $12,000 or higher (depending on what adjunctive procedures may be required). This generally includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments.