Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

You have done everything right – staying hydrated, wearing sunscreen, diligently applying high quality skin care products, and even investing in minor procedures to keep your skin looking young and healthy. Even with your best efforts, due to factors out of your control such as genetics, illness, and bone structure, your skin stops responding to your routines. While there are a variety of options for youth enhancement these days, for some, the traditional facelift is still an excellent choice.

What is A Facelift?

A facelift is actually a specific surgical rejuvenation procedure. Facelifts, or rhytidectomy, are performed under general anesthesia at Coastal Cosmetic Center’s nationally accredited surgery facility in Jacksonville FL. Incisions are strategically placed under the chin, behind the ear, or along the hairline and the excess skin is removed. Exactly which ones and where are determined between your doctor and you in your consultation. Before suturing, the reigning skin is smoothed and tightened, leaving patients with a natural facial contour. Facelift procedures usually last three hours or less. With today’s innovations, there are few, if any, telltale signs of a facelift.

The Ideal Facelift Candidate

• is already in good health, including being a healthy weight and a non-smoker
• wants more permanent, long-term results
• has sagging facial tissue that can be corrected with a facelift procedure
• is not taking supplements or medication that may increase risk
• has been educated on and understands the facelift procedure, recovery time, and associated risks
• has realistic expectations for the procedure

This traditional procedure is still creating amazing results, erasing a decade from your appearance. Lose the loose and sagging skin and regain a defined, refreshed face of your youth. Please take a few moments to view some of our spectacular examples in our Before & After Gallery.

If you would like to learn more, or if it is the right choice for you, please contact us to schedule an appointment. At your initial consultation, a Coastal Cosmetic Center medical team member will be able to address your questions with care and experience.