Facial rejuvenation surgery ranges in size from “mini” to “standard” depending on location and on the laxity of a recipient’s skin. Face lift procedures are performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will start by making incisions near the hair line on both sides of the face, starting at the temples, continuing around below the ear, to the lower scalp. He then tightens the muscles and cuts away the excess skin. The exact location of the incisions differs from case to case because each person is unique.
Face lift surgery may be done along with other procedures in order to reach the desired overall effect. Some procedures that augment the result of a face lift include blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), brow lift, chemical peel, dermabrasion (facial sanding), chin enlargement, rhinoplasty (nose job), fat suction, and laser skin resurfacing. Insurance does not generally cover aesthetic surgery, and any surgery carries some aspect of risk, so you want to be well informed. Dr. Steven Teitelbaum can help you choose your facial rejuvenation in Santa Monica, California.