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As we age, the loss of skin elasticity, along with the loss of fatty layers and bone reabsorption, the effects of gravity,
sun exposure, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in our faces. A Face Lift is the right procedure for patients
who have developed emptiness, sagginess or relaxation on the face with jowl formation and cords or bands on
the neck, and when the face starts to look more square at the bottom or less tapered as when you were younger.
A Face Lift can't stop the aging process. What it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs
of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck.
A Face Lift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures.
The best candidate for a Face Lift is someone whose face and neck have begun to sag, but
whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. The age
range of most candidates is between their forties and sixties, but Face Lifts can be done successfully
on people in their seventies or eighties as well.
Planning Your Surgery
A Face Lift is a very individualized procedure. During your initial consultation, Dr. Hernandez will
evaluate your face, including the skin and underlying bones, and discuss your personal goals.
The results of your Face Lift can be dramatic or subtle, depending on how you look before surgery
as well as what you establish as your specific goals. Dr. Hernandez will give her recommendations
after evaluating your face and your goals. Often, a Face Lift is combined with eyelid surgery, brow
surgery or chin augmentation.
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