Facelift in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale, FL

We all strive to look younger and healthier. If you have exhausted all your efforts to rejuvenation your skin with laser skin treatments, facials, chemical peels, and cosmetic injections, it may be time to seek a facelift consultation for your maturing skin. There are many different options, and one of our experienced plastic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach, FL can provide you with facial skin rejuvenation surgery. Even though your skin will continue to mature as you age, a facelift can turn back the clock 10 – 15 years. This means fewer wrinkles, drooping skin, and a firmer skin appearance for you. We can address specific areas of your face or target all the concerning areas of the upper, mid, and/or lower face for a more youthful, revitalized appearance. You can rest assured that you are in good hands with Inspire Aesthetics as we provide a thorough assessment of your facial skin and profile to build your customized treatment plan specifically for you.

While facelifts are generally reserved for older adults, the common age range for patients is between 50 – 70. Younger patients may opt for a brow lift or a neck lift, or possibly a mid-facelift before considering a full facelift procedure. In addition, there are numerous nonsurgical procedures that can help delay surgery, such as BOTOX®, fillers, laser treatments, and nonsurgical skin tightening. If your skin laxity is in poor condition, if you are older in age, and have droopy features that a nonsurgical approach cannot treat, it is safe to say that a facelift may be a suitable procedure for you. On average, a facelift will allow you to look 5 – 10 years younger.

Today's facelift surgeries are much different than in the past. There are numerous techniques used, depending on the age of the patient, as well as the condition of the skin, and amount of laxity. Some techniques address the skin's surface only, while other goes deeper into the underlying tissues. In addition, a full facelift will address the entire face, while a forehead lift, cheek lift, or neck lift, addresses the top, middle, and/or bottom sections alone. Some of the more common variations are Skin Only, SMAS Facelift, Deep Plane Lift.

• Skin only
  Also known as a cutaneous facelift, this facelift procedure is less invasive due to the fact that it addresses the skin only. The recovery is much quicker and the results are a bit more subtle than some of the other more invasive facelift procedures. Scarring is minimal as it is placed in the hairline just near the temple. This particular facelift offers the lowest risk to patients. 
• SMAS facelift
  This is considered a traditional facelift approach, which in many cases is the gold standard for facelift surgery. It is a process that goes beneath the superficial layer of skin and manipulates a group of muscles known as the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS). This surgery does garner more dramatic results with a longer recovery period. The incision is placed along the hairline from behind the earlobe to the temple so that the skin can be separated and lifted. Once the facial structures are in their new position, sutures are used to tighten, and secure the skin for a natural appearance.
• Deep plane lift
  The deep plane lift is appropriate for older patients with severe sagging and drooping. Facial cosmetic surgeons who are experienced in facelift surgery can create natural results even though this is the most invasive of all facelift procedures. This procedure goes deeper than the other approaches and adjusts the tissues and muscles so that deeper wrinkles can be addressed. Loose skin is removed and pulled gently tight for a rejuvenated appearance.

If you miss seeing the youthful face that reflects your energy and confidence, a facelift can help to make you look natural, but revitalized. Using different surgical methods and advanced techniques based on your needs and goals, a subtle facelift can help you look the way you feel. Contact our office at Inspire Aesthetics in Fort Lauderdale or Delray Beach, FL to learn more about facelift surgery, and schedule your consultation.