Facelift

There are lots of reasons not to smoke that we all know about. Cancer. Disease. Lung problems. A little known problem resides in people who smoke and wish to undergo a plastic surgery procedure. Why is this? Plastic surgery procedures rely on a healthy blood supply and smoking limits the circulation to the skin and other tissues...

Scarring following facelift surgery varies from patient to patient and is dependent upon a multitudes of variables. These include the type of facelift performed, the wound healing characteristics of the patient and the technical skill of the surgeon. The surgeon can influence several of these variables, but unfortunately, has no control over the patients’ wound...

Of all concerns about facelift surgery, the concern of looking abnormal following the procedure and about how long it will take to look normal again are often the biggest. Appearance problems are primarily due to bruising, swelling, puckering and stretching of the skin. Those surgeons who do everything they can to speed recovery and educate...

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the number of cosmetic procedures for men has increased by more than 106% between 1997 and 2012. The plastic surgeons at Oregon Plastic Surgeons state that there are two main reasons for this increase. 1. Men want to look good. 2. They want to stay...

How long does a facelift last and what factors determine how long a facelift will last? Genetics and skin quality are important in the longevity of a facelift; however, technique and skill of the surgeon are also important factors affecting how long your facelift will last. You can typically expect your facelift to last, in...

Jowl formation is secondary to relaxation of the fascial support of our face and descent of our check fat. Oftentimes a full facelift is required to lift the jowls and restore mid-face volume. Be careful of “mini-face lifts” as they often correct jowl formation but fail to address other aspects of facial aging and leave...