Facelift Houston, TX | Shitel Patel, MD

Understanding Facelift (Rhytidectomy) in Houston

As we age, facial skin becomes loose and wrinkled, with muscles and fat beginning to sag. A facelift serves to reposition facial fat and muscles, restoring youthful contours and reducing visible signs of aging.

Facelift Procedure Overview

During a facelift, surgeons make precise incisions extending from the sideburn, around the ear, and into the hairline. The skin is carefully lifted, muscles are tightened, and excess skin is removed to create a more rejuvenated appearance.

What Can a Facelift Address?

• Jowls and excess skin along the jawline
• Hollow-looking cheeks from fat loss
• Sagging cheek tissues
• Deepening creases from nose to mouth

Ideal Candidates for Facelift

Most patients in their 40s, 50s, or 60s benefit most from a facelift. Individuals with deep lines, significant wrinkles, and sagging skin are excellent candidates for this transformative procedure.

Surgical Technique

Dr. Shitel Patel targets the lower face, carefully lifting skin and altering underlying tissues. The procedure improves facial contours by removing loose skin and repositioning facial muscles, resulting in a firmer, more youthful appearance.

Recovery and Results

• Initial recovery period: 10-14 days
• Full recovery: Up to three months
• Results typically last approximately 10 years
• Compression garment worn for 4-6 weeks

Potential Combination Procedures

• Neck lift
• Facial fat grafting
• Dermal fillers
• Facial skin resurfacing

Important Considerations

While a facelift can significantly improve facial appearance, it cannot address issues like sun damage, superficial wrinkles, or skin color variations. Patients should have realistic expectations about the procedure's outcomes.

Potential Risks

• Temporary nerve sensation changes
• Potential scarring
• Temporary hair loss
• Possible complications from anesthesia

For more information about Facelift in Houston, TX, submit an enquiry to Shitel Patel, MD at Lift Plastic Surgery to schedule a personalized consultation.