Advanced Rhytidectomy (Facelift) Portland, OR | David D Magilke, MD, PC

Understanding Facelift Surgery in Portland

Facelift surgery offers a comprehensive solution for individuals experiencing visible signs of facial aging. As natural aging processes reduce collagen and elastin production, facial tissues begin to lose elasticity, resulting in wrinkles, sagging skin, and volume displacement.

Ideal Candidates for Facial Rejuvenation

Candidates for facelift surgery typically exhibit the following characteristics:

• Deep-set wrinkles in the mid-face region
• Pronounced jowls or loose skin along the jawline
• Prominent marionette lines extending from mouth corners
• Significant nasolabial folds
• Sagging neck skin or horizontal neck bands

Comprehensive Facelift Procedure

Dr. David Magilke performs facelift surgery as an outpatient procedure under anesthesia. The technique involves carefully repositioning facial tissues, redistributing fat, and removing excess skin to restore a more youthful facial contour.

Key Surgical Techniques

The traditional facelift approach includes strategic incisions around the ears, allowing precise tissue manipulation and skin redraping. This method enables Dr. Magilke to address multiple signs of aging comprehensively.

Recovery and Results

Patients typically require one to two weeks of recovery, with initial swelling and bruising subsiding within this period. Results can last five to ten years, depending on individual lifestyle factors and ongoing skincare maintenance.

Maintaining Your Rejuvenated Appearance

To optimize and extend facelift results, patients are encouraged to:

• Avoid smoking
• Use daily sun protection
• Maintain consistent body weight
• Consider complementary non-surgical treatments

For more information about Facelift in Portland, OR, submit an enquiry to David D Magilke, MD, PC.