Facelift in Biloxi, MS

Facelift Surgery

A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a plastic surgery procedure that gently pulls facial skin back to smooth the complexion and restore a more youthful expression. To achieve an overall younger look, a facelift may involve removing excess skin and tightening up the underlying tissue and facial muscles. What makes us different? - Every facelift receives a skincare regimen and a series of three Morpheus8 treatments to address skin health and soften fine lines and wrinkles in areas that facelift cannot address (like around the mouth). - All surgeries are performed in our private Quad-A surgery center with a hand-selected, elite staff. You can expect exceptional service and an experience that takes your comfort into account every step of the way.

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The Best Candidates for a Facelift

The best candidates for a facelift have excess skin that sags. They often choose a facelift if dermal fillers and Injectables do not offer the desired results. It is necessary that patients be in good health and have a sound understanding as to the possible results.

Planning for Your Facelift

The first step in planning for your facelift is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Diaz to talk about what you want to change and to give him an opportunity to evaluate your face to determine if a facelift or another treatment or procedure is the best option to achieve your desired look.

A facelift is considered major surgery and involves some recovery. This makes it necessary to plan for time away from work and other activities that can increase recovery time.

Preparing for Your Facelift

To prepare for your facelift, you must have an overall health check-up as well as blood work to ensure there are no underlying conditions that can be negatively affected by surgery. Additionally, if you smoke, it is highly recommended you stop a few weeks prior to your facelift as it slows recovery and may affect the results. It is also advisable to avoid any medications or supplements that thin the blood to reduce bruising and excessive bleeding.

Types of Anesthesia

General anesthesia. General anesthesia renders patients unconscious during the surgery and unable to feel anything. Medications are given intravenously and through inhalation.

Facelift Procedure

Facelifts are performed based on the extent of any changes you want. The options include a traditional facelift or a limited incision facelift.

Traditional facelift. With a traditional facelift, the incision is typically made in the hairline at the temples and continues around the ear and down to the lower scalp. If necessary, Dr. Diaz may take fat from the face, jowls, and neck as well as reposition underlying tissue, and lift deeper layers of the face and the muscles to smooth and tighten the face.

Limited incision facelift. This method, also known as a mini facelift, uses shorter incisions at the temples, continuing around the ear and, if necessary, the lower eyelids or under the upper lip.

Once that is done, the skin is repositioned over the corrected facial area trimming away excess skin. If the sagging extends to the chin and jawline, it may be necessary to make an incision under the chin to smooth that area. As soon as the procedure is complete, Dr. Diaz closes the incisions with sutures or skin adhesives.

After Your Facelift

Once the surgery is complete, and the incisions are closed, we gently bandage your face to minimize swelling and bruising. We may insert a thin cannula to allow excess blood and fluid to drain. We provide you with detailed instructions about how to care for the surgical site, what medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, and what specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in overall health.

Additionally, we tell you when to follow up for overall evaluations of the healing and recovery process.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Mississippi?

The cost of a facelift is different with each patient as it depends on the extent of the corrections to be made and whether other procedures and treatments are performed at the same time. We can discuss the cost with you as well as our payment options during your consultation. We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards in addition to offering financing through CareCredit®.

Getting Back to Normal After a Facelift

After the healing is completed, the incision lines are hidden within the hairline and the natural contours of the face and ear. The swelling may take up to six months to fully go away as may the incision lines to be virtually undetectable. Noticeable improvements begin to reveal themselves as the swelling and bruising subside.

Your New Look

The results from a facelift are enhanced by maintaining sun protection when outside to prevent sun damage. Your results should last between five and 10 years depending on how well you take care of your skin.

If you live in or around Southern Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama, and are looking for a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform facelifts and other facial surgery, contact Michael Diaz, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Biloxi, MS, today to set up an appointment.