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Facelift in Portland & Lake Oswego
Over time, skin loses elasticity, causing sagging, deep creases, and jowls, which can make you look older or more tired than you really feel. Whether you’re seeking a subtle refresh, or a more noticeable rejuvenation, a facelift offers a tailored way to bring out a more vibrant, confident you. Patients who struggle with sagging skin in the lower face can turn to Dr. Elisa Burgess in her Lake Oswego, OR practice to undergo a facelift to help correct the issue.
Am I A Facelift Candidate?
The ideal patients for these surgeries are those who choose them to correct sagging jowls, deep nasolabial folds, excess skin in the lower face, fat deposits of folds in the neck, or a general sagging of the face. Oftentimes facelifts are done in conjunction with neck lifts. This is because improving only one area and not the other area may bring disharmony to the face and neck region. The goal is to restore the patient to a more youthful, but still natural appearance.
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What Is The Facelift Procedure Like?
The individualized procedure can be done on an outpatient basis and takes between two and five hours to perform. Local anesthetics are used, but the surgery is more common with a general anesthetic.
When beginning the procedure, Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Burgess will first make incisions at the temples, following the natural contours of the face in front of the ear and sometimes continuing behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. If the neck is also being treated, the surgeon will make a small incision under the chin. Once the incisions are made, the surgeon will separate the skin from the underlying fat and muscle. Excess fat is trimmed or suctioned from the neck to improve the contour. The surgeon then tightens the underlying tissues, lifts the skin, and removes any excess. Finally, stitches are used to fixate the layers of tissue and to close incisions.
Interested in a Facelift in Lake Oswego?
If you’re considering a facelift, our team at Burgess Plastic Surgery can help you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results. Call us today at 503-699-6464 or complete our online contact form to schedule your consultation and take the next step.
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