Face Lift

Conveniently located to serve Arlington, TX

LENGTH: 2 – 4 hours

ANESTHESIA: Local with Sedation or General

IN/OUTPATIENT: Outpatient or Overnight

SIDE EFFECTS: Bruising, swelling

RECOVERY: Return to work: 2 weeks, Light exercise: 4 weeks, Swelling completely resolves: 4-8 weeks

With age, the face often appears sagging and deflated as natural volume decreases. A facelift is a specialized procedure designed to rejuvenate the face by reshaping and repositioning deeper tissue layers to create a naturally refreshed, youthful look. At Arlington Plastic Surgery – AtranMD, Dr. Anthony Tran performs this surgery to help patients achieve a rested appearance without looking “worked on.”

What Is Facelift Surgery?

It is a comprehensive facial rejuvenation surgery that targets visible signs of aging in the lower two-thirds of the face and the neck. During a facelift procedure for sagging skin, Dr. Tran meticulously tightens the underlying muscle structures and removes excess skin. This facelift surgery in Arlington, TX, is often performed alongside other facial procedures to achieve a balanced, harmonious result.

Benefits of Facelift Surgery

The primary benefits of facelift surgery go beyond simple skin tightening. By addressing the deeper muscle layers, Dr. Tran achieves natural-looking facelift results that avoid a “pulled” appearance.

• Provides significantly lower face and neck tightening
• Results in a smoother jawline and reduced jowls
• Creates a tighter neck and lower face appearance
• Delivers long-lasting facial harmony and improved profile

Ideal Candidates for Facelift Surgery

Determining if you are a good candidate for a facelift involves a professional evaluation of your bone structure and skin elasticity. Ideal candidates for facelift surgery typically experience volume loss and significant tissue descent.

• Individuals who require a facelift for jowls and loose skin
• Patients concerned with a facelift for deep wrinkles and skin laxity
• Nonsmokers in good overall health with realistic expectations
• Men and women with healthy skin elasticity for optimal healing

Your Face Lift Consultation

Your visit with Dr. Tran will determine whether you are a good candidate for a facelift. If you are in good physical health and have reasonable expectations, then this may be a good choice for you. A facelift may be right for you if you are a man or woman with signs of aging, such as sagging in the face and neck. This usually happens to most people in their forties or fifties, but a facelift can be performed on patients as late as their seventies and eighties.

During your first visit, Dr. Tran will ask you about your desired results. This will help him understand your expectations and let you know if they can be realistically accomplished. Dr. Tran will analyze your face and evaluate its shape, skin quality, and underlying bone structure. After your consultation, photographs will be taken for your medical record and additional analysis.

Be prepared to discuss any medical conditions you may have, allergies, prior surgeries, and any medications, vitamins, or other supplements that you currently take. You will be asked about any conditions that may complicate the procedure, such as uncontrolled hypertension or clotting problems. It is important for you to provide complete information.

If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking at least 3 weeks before your surgery. Dr. Tran is concerned about your health and safety and, depending on your medical status, may request additional evaluations before proceeding with surgery.

You will learn about the procedure, its limitations and risks, and Dr. Tran will discuss your needs and concerns. He will explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for you based on your examination and factors such as the degree of facial aging, skin tone quality, and underlying facial structures.

Facelift Techniques

There are several techniques used for face lifting, including the short-scar facelift, deep-plane (SMAS) lift, endoscopic facelift, mid-facelift, and secondary facelift. Incisions are discrete and hidden in natural creases or camouflaged behind the hairline. Dr. Tran believes that facelifts are individualized procedures and that no one technique is right for every patient.

Someone with early signs of aging may not need as extensive an operation as a person with more advanced signs. Likewise, a “mini-lift” may give minimal, short-lasting results to someone older with more extensive tissue laxity.

The Day of Surgery

Before surgery, you will be given medicine to lessen the anxiety and pain. The surgery usually takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on how extensive. After the procedure, you will wake up in a recovery area where you will be closely monitored. Although most patients go home the same day, some choose to stay overnight before being discharged the next morning. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home and stay to help you for the first few days.

Your Recovery

Some discomfort is normal after surgery, but it shouldn’t be severe. In general, facelifts are not very painful operations. You will feel tired and sore, and depending on the extent of your surgery, you will appear bruised, swollen, and will be uncomfortable for several days. When you are discharged, you will be given prescriptions for pain and to reduce swelling.

You will be up and walking the day after your surgery. Initially, your face may appear and feel strange to you. Swelling will distort your features, and your facial motion may appear slightly stiff. Bruising may persist for up to two weeks. By the third week, you will look and feel better. Most patients are back to work two or three weeks after surgery.

Your follow-up visits will usually begin a few days after your surgery for a checkup, and Dr. Tran will review activity limitations, incision care, and any concerns you may have. Following this visit, you will return approximately 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year later.

Be assured that your relationship with Dr. Tran does not end after your surgery. If you have any concerns during your recovery or have more questions at a later time, you can always contact Dr. Tran.

Cost of Facelift Surgery

After your initial consultation, you will be quoted a price that includes Dr. Tran’s fee, the operating room, and any anesthesia fees. Financing options are available.

Why Patients Trust Arlington Plastic Surgery – AtranMD

As a facelift specialist in Arlington, TX, Dr. Anthony Tran is recognized for his technical precision in manipulating the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) layer, which is essential for longevity and a natural look. Dr. Tran understands the complex anatomy of the face and uses advanced techniques to minimize visible scarring. Patients choose our practice for our dedication to clinical excellence and our solution-based approach to patient wellness.

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Schedule Your Consultation

Achieving a more youthful, defined profile starts with a personalized assessment. If you are ready to address sagging skin and loss of definition, our team is here to help. Contact Arlington Plastic Surgery – AtranMD today to schedule your visit with Dr. Tran and discover the right path for your aesthetic goals.