Face Lift | Facial Implants | Eyelid Surgery | Brow Lift | Rhinoplasty | Otoplasty | Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Peel | Other Treatments of the Face and Neck
For patients wanting a more youthful visage, two of the most popular choices are face lifts and forehead lifts.
Dr. Rivela’s top-notch surgical skills make him one of the most sought-after plastic surgeons in practice. He was voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” by Woodlands Online every year since 2010.
A face lift, or Rhytidectomy, is a restorative procedure designed to tighten sagging facial muscles, remove excess skin and reduce the fat of the lower two-thirds of the face, creating a more youthful appearance. Providing lasting improvement for five to 10 years, patients find that the positive change in appearance also helps bring a renewed outlook on life and enhances day-to-day living.
A forehead or brow lift is designed to remove skin and tighten muscles of the forehead, thus helping to alleviate forehead lines, frown lines, drooping eyebrows, and “hooding” eyelids. It is often performed along with other procedures such as eyelid surgery or face lifts. Mini-face lifts can be a good option for patients with less advanced wrinkling and sagging. They are surgically less invasive with the added benefit of reduced healing time.
Your Consultation with Dr. RivelaYour consultation provides an opportunity of interacting one-on-one with Dr. Rivela. This is the time to ask and answer questions allowing him to set up a game plan for the optimal outcome of your surgical experience. (Click the video link to view an interview with a facelift patient.)
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Often used in conjunction with brow lifts, eye lifts, or forehead lifts, the surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia but sometimes under local anesthesia with sedation. Face lifts typically take from 2-4 hours, but time will vary depending on what specific procedures are being performed and how many are being performed in the same surgery. Remember to book your surgery to give you an extra month of recovery, and two months for a deep face lift.
Anesthesia: General
Location of operation: Hospital or surgery center in The Woodlands/North Houston area
Length of surgery: 2-4 hours
Length of stay: Outpatient (home same day)
Discomfort After: Mild to moderate. Anticipate 1-5 days of prescription pain medication. Tylenol is often sufficient in this treatment. If you have pain beyond what seems to be normal, it’s important to contact our office immediately to ensure there are no complications.
Swelling and Bruising: Improves in a couple of weeks. For deeper face lifts, it can take the swelling a little longer to go down. Reduce swelling by frequently applying cold compresses, and make sure to keep your head elevated at all times. Your face will feel a little tight for the first several weeks, and you can also expect some numbness.
Bandages: Will be applied after surgery and are changed in 1-2 days. Any surgical tubing will be removed then as well.
Stitches: Removed in 7-10 days.
Staples: Staples are typically applied at the hairline and will be removed in two weeks.
Make-up: With a little make-up, you should feel comfortable going out in public in about two weeks. Make-up should not be applied for at least the first week of recovery.
Work: If you have to return to work you should be physically ready in about five days.
Driving: May be resumed in two weeks if you have stopped taking prescription pain medication.
Exercise: Wait 2-3 weeks before doing any strenuous exercise.
Final result: Will be seen after the scars have matured, which will be about six months. To protect your investment and the health of your skin, always wear sunscreen – and don’t forget the rule: SPF should be 15 or higher.
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Dr. Rivela’s office is so peaceful and everyone is so welcoming! I first met Dr. Rivela and he was so kind and personal. I had chemical peels and derma-pen done, and everyone went so smoothly! Wendy did all my procedures and she is absolutely amazing! She knows what she is doing! She will bring you a blanket and make you feel at home during the procedure. 🙂 I highly recommend Rivela Plastic Surgery to anyone, don’t go anywhere else except here!.
The cost of a Face Lift will depend on several factors. The price can be affected by body type, type of technique performed, surgical complications, and even allergies. Find out more by scheduling a consultation.
Interested in learning more about face lift surgery in The Woodlands / North Houston? Contact Rivela Plastic Surgery today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rivela. We look forward to offering compassionate treatment and excellent cosmetic plastic surgery solutions.
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