You might be able to slow the signs of aging, but you can’t avoid them forever. This is why so many patients undergo facelifts in order to erase blemishes, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin. Also called a rhytidectomy, this procedure is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. Led by our double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Phillip Garcia, the team here at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to offer facelifts to all men and women who live in St. Augustine, FL.
What Is A Facelift?
The primary goal of a facelift is to address age-related cosmetic issues on the lower cheeks, jawline, and neck. That includes excess skin, wrinkles, deep lines, and sagging jowls.
Who Is The Ideal Candidate For A Facelift?
If you are a healthy adult with realistic expectations, then you will most likely make an excellent candidate. Facelifts are extremely effective, but they will not stop the aging process forever. You must also be prepared to make some lifestyle changes to preserve the results. Protecting your skin from sun damage and harsh beauty products is the easiest way to maintain the results for as long as possible.
How Is A Facelift Performed?
To eliminate age-related blemishes, Dr. Garcia must reposition all layers of soft tissue, including your skin and facial muscles. After that is complete, the remaining skin is draped back over the underlying muscles, and the incision is sutured shut.
Most facelifts require a single incision just above the hairline. This incision has to extend out to both temples to give Dr. Garcia full access to the skin and muscles below. Our team works tirelessly to enhance your natural features so you can enjoy world-class results for years to come. For those who would like more extensive changes to their appearance, a small incision might be made near the chin. The lower incision allows us to extract fatty tissue from the neck and jawline.
