in Atlanta, GA
Enhance Your Facial Features By Design
As we get older, everything starts to go south, as a consequence of the force of gravity, the aging process, the effects of the natural elements, as well as toxic pollutants and chemical agents on our skin. For many adults, this translates into lax, sagging skin, jowls at the jawline, drooping cheeks, and lines and wrinkles everywhere. These effects can be addressed with a facelift.
A facelift, known medically as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that imparts a more youthful appearance to the face and neck by lifting and tightening the skin of the face and enhancing the definition of the facial features while reducing the appearance of sagging skin as well as lines and wrinkles.
During the procedure, the skin of the face is lifted and pulled to create a tighter, firmer appearance, increasing contour and youthful definition. Patients may opt for a full facelift, or for a mini-facelift that focuses exclusively on the lower face, lifting the mouth and jaw area, as well as the chin and throat.
During your consultation for a facelift, Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Jones will evaluate your condition, taking into account several factors like your age, the health of your skin, your lifestyle habits, and your genetic history, to determine if a facelift may be an optimal solution to take years off your appearance and regain your youthful confidence.
Benefits of a Facelift
A facelift restores a smoother, more youthful appearance by lifting and tightening sagging skin. It helps define the jawline, soften deep creases, and improve overall facial harmony. Many patients feel more confident and refreshed after surgery, with results that look natural and age gracefully.
Benefits of a facelift may include:
A facelift is suitable for healthy adults who are beginning to notice the signs of aging in their facial appearance.
Signs like crow’s feet, laugh lines, loss of facial volume in the cheeks, drooping skin, and marionette lines extending from the nose to the edges of the mouth, are all signs you might be an appropriate candidate for a facelift.
Depending on your age, the condition of your skin, and your aesthetic goals, Dr. Jones can recommend an optimal treatment plan for you, which may include a full facelift, a mini facelift, or a series of less invasive nonsurgical procedures. He may also decide to recommend a combination of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to provide the most optimal results possible.
Be sure to inform Dr. Jones about any medications that you are taking before you prepare for your Atlanta facelift procedure. You may have to suspend use of certain medications in preparation for plastic surgery. Dr. Jones will advise you before surgery of any precautions you should take in this regard.
While there are many non-surgical cosmetic procedures available to provide dramatic rejuvenation and facial improvements, including laser treatments, microneedling, and dermal fillers, none of these procedures can actually deliver what a facelift is capable of achieving. A surgical facelift is a more comprehensive procedure in which the surgeon has full control of the outcome and can enhance a patient’s facial features by design.
With a facelift Atlanta patients can address several issues at once, including loss of facial definition, lax skin, wrinkles and lines, jowls, and drooping features. If you’re looking for a total makeover that will take years off your appearance and keep you looking more youthful for years to come, a facelift is the procedure of choice.
A facelift is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia. Typically, the procedure requires a minor hairline incision camouflaged at the hairline or around the ears, through which Dr. Jones gently lifts the skin away from the facial muscles. This allows him to precisely re-sculpt the facial features by manipulating and tightening muscle tissue and relocating facial fat.
Following this, he then gently pulls the skin in an upward direction, trimming away excess skin and fat before suturing. Typically, a small incision is made beneath the chin to tighten the skin around the jawline, reducing the appearance of jowls and sagging double chin, as well as tightening muscle tissue in the neck and throat.
In addition to making sure that you have someone to drive you home following your Atlanta facelift procedure, you will also need to prepare for your recovery following the surgery, as you may require several days of complete rest. Make sure you have meals prepared and frozen in advance, or arrange to have someone prepare meals for you while you recover, as you will not be able to cook for several days following the surgery.
You will also have to refrain from strenuous exercise for several weeks. Typically, bruising and swelling will peak at about two days after facelift surgery, and these symptoms may continue for several days, gradually diminishing on their own. Sutures will be removed after about a week, and full recovery typically takes about 2 weeks, although it’s recommended that you hold off on more vigorous activity for about four weeks after surgery.
The cost of a facelift depends on your unique treatment plan. Every surgery is customized based on your anatomy, goals, and whether other procedures are performed at the same time, like a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or brow lift.
Facelift pricing typically includes:
You’ll receive a personalized cost estimate during your consultation. We also offer financing options to make treatment more accessible.
To achieve a younger-looking appearance and improve the elasticity and firmness of your skin, perhaps you’ve considered a facelift. If you’re curious about rejuvenating your appearance with a facelift, Dr. Jones will be happy to arrange a consultation with you. A double board-certified plastic surgeon and one of Atlanta’s most respected physicians, Dr. Jones can help you to determine whether a facelift is the answer.
Most people consider a facelift between their 40s and 60s, depending on skin laxity and facial volume loss.
Results typically last 10 to 15 years, and the face continues to age naturally over time.
Non-surgical treatments like fillers, skin tightening, or Morpheus8 can offer temporary improvement for early signs of aging.
The deep plane facelift creates a smooth, lifted appearance by repositioning deeper facial structures instead of just tightening skin.
Most patients feel tightness or soreness for a few days. Discomfort is usually mild and well-controlled with medication.
Yes, especially when combined with a neck lift. This creates a more complete and balanced result.
Come visit Dr. Jones and our team and let us help you achieve the spectacular look you deserve!
3280 Howell Mill Rd NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30327
