Facelift Surgery in Westchester County, New York
Aging of the face is inevitable. Over time, the supporting structures of the face loosen resulting in the redistribution of not only the skin of the face and neck but also of the deeper structures of the face. Some of the signs and stigmata of facial aging are the development of jowls, flattening of the cheek prominences, deepening of the nasolabial folds, loss of jaw line definition and the accumulation of excess skin and fat in the neck. People age differently and for this reason, any operation which attempts to restore a more youthful facial appearance must be customized to each patient.
A face lift or rhtyidectomy rejuvenates the face and neck by lifting wrinkled and sagging skin, sculpting drooping fat deposits and tightening deeper tissues (“SMAS”) which are loose. A facelift focuses on three primary areas: the jowls, the jaw line and central neck. Incisions are placed in natural creases to conceal scars. In Dr. Greenwald’s hands, no two facelift surgeries are the same. Each operation is customized to the needs and desires of the patient. For example, some patients may require a small incision under the chin to reapproximate the muscle cords in the neck. Other patients may simply require recontouring the fat in the neck without manipulating the superficial muscles in the neck (ie platysmaplasty). For patients whose main concern is there neck, a neck lift can be performed as an isolated procedure. Through a small incision under the chin, the soft tissues of the neck can be recontoured and the muscles reapproximated in the midline. During a neck lift, small incisions are made around the ear lobe and behind the ear to allow for redraping of the neck skin. This operation is well suited and quite popular for male patients seeking facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Greenwald offers a full range of face and neck lifts with attention made to restoring both the facial skin and the deeper soft tissues of the face to achieve a long lasting result. A facelift may be done in conjunction with other procedures to help you achieve a balanced, rejuvenated appearance and maximize the results of your surgery. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald. Please click below to learn more about the following:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FACELIFT SURGERY:
Am I a good candidate for a facelift?
If you are bothered by the appearance of jowls, a poorly defined jaw line, excess skin and fat in your neck and the loss of volume in your cheeks, you may be a good candidate for a facelift by Dr. Greenwald. No two facelifts are the same. Dr. Greenwald tailors his procedure to fit each individual patient's needs. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
What is a mini-facelift?
As the name implies, a mini-facelift is a less invasive version of a full facelift. Scars tend to be shorter and recovery time is significantly less than with a full facelift. Not all patients are candidates for a mini-facelift. If performed on a patient who really required a full facelift, the results of the mini-facelift will not be durable over time. Dr. Greenwald will let you know if you are candidate for a mini-facelift at the time of your consultation. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
What will my facelift consultation with Dr. Greenwald entail?
During your initial facial rejuvenation consultation, Dr. Greenwald will inquire about your medical and surgical history including current medications and allergies. It is important to be thorough when discussing your medical history as safety is Dr. Greenwald’s top priority. Your full disclosure of all pertinent medical information prior to surgery will reduce the incidence of unwanted complications after surgery. You will discuss your concerns and motivations for seeking facial rejuvenation. You will discuss your areas of concern with Dr. Greenwald. Numerous before and after photographs of actual patients will be reviewed during your consultation. This will give you an excellent idea of the results you can expect and will also let you see how typical scars appear. Dr. Greenwald will be able to tell you where the incisions in the photographs are located as well as the size of the implants. Frequently, during this part of the facial rejuvenation consultation, the patient sees a photograph that she feels is most similar to the before and after result she would like to obtain.
Photographs will be taken. Dr. Greenwald will then review your photographs with you. Differences between the 2 sides of your face (i.e. asymmetry) will be noted and proposed incisions demonstrated. Computer imaging is an invaluable part of the consultation. Dr. Greenwald finds it particularly useful to demonstrate changes you may expect in the profile of you neck. Dr. Greenwald will then present you with the details of his proposed surgical plan. Dr. Greenwald encourages you to ask any questions during your consultation. Following your consultation, you will meet with Missy, Dr. Greenwald’s patient coordinator, to discuss scheduling your surgery and answer any questions you may have forgotten to ask Dr. Greenwald.
Facial rejuvenation surgery is not an exact science. Although the majority of women experience no complications, Dr. Greenwald will discuss potential risks and complications of facial rejuvenation surgery at the time of your consultation. Prior to undergoing surgery with Dr. Greenwald, it is important for you to fully understand the risks and potential complications associated with your procedure. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
What do I need to do to prepare for my facelift surgery in New York?
Once you have scheduled your facelift surgery with Dr. Greenwald in New York, you will be given preoperative instructions that discuss everything from finances to follow-up visits after your surgery. Prior to your rhytidectomy, you will need basic blood work and medical clearance form your primary medical doctor. You will receive prescriptions from Dr. Greenwald’s patient coordinator prior to surgery. It is important to have the medication prescriptions filled in the days prior to your surgery so they are waiting for you when you return home from surgery.
You will receive a list of medications (i.e. aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to avoid for 14 days prior to your breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Greenwald. Additionally, though there is no scientific proof that certain medications reduce bruising, swelling and pain after facelift surgery, you will be asked to obtain Arnica Montana, Bromelain and Vitamin A pills to take prior to and after your procedure. Finally, the night before surgery, shower and wash as you would normally and do not eat or drink after midnight.
Facelift patients are amongst the happiest cosmetic surgery patients. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasy) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
Where will my facial rejuvenation surgery take place?
Dr. Greenwald performs facelift surgery in New York at his private operating facility in Westchester County. The Ambulatory Plastic Surgery Facility (APSF) located in Harrison, New York is certified at the highest level by American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. Our entire staff is dedicated to your comfort and satisfaction. A beautifully decorated reception area, comfortable exam rooms, private dressing rooms for patients preparing for surgery, and attentive care from our staff through all phases of your recovery help to make your entire surgical experience a pleasant one. Every measure has been taken to ensure your safety and comfort. Anesthesia services are provided by our own board-certified MD anesthesiologists who specialize in anesthesia for cosmetic surgery.
When you arrive at the APSF (Harrison, New York) for your face or neck lift surgery with Dr. Greenwald, you will check in and be escorted to the surgery suite. Dr. Greenwald, his nurses and the anesthesiologist will meet with you prior to your surgery.
If Dr. Greenwald feels a hospital is a more appropriate setting for your surgery, he has full privileges at several local hospitals including White Plains Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center. Facelift patients are amongst the happiest cosmetic surgery patients. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
What do I need to do after my facelift surgery?
After recovering from your facelift surgery with Dr. Greenwald, you will be able to go home in the company of a friend or family member. You will receive thorough postoperative instructions prior to your surgery which will be reviewed with you prior to your discharge. Dr. Greenwald will call you at home the night of your facelift surgery. Your pain will be well controlled and you will be able to drink normally. Your incision will be covered with a light dressing that will be removed by Dr. Greenwald the day after your surgery. You may have small drainage tubes placed at the time of your surgery, which will also be removed the day after your surgery. You do not need medical care after your facelift surgery. You may shower (not bath) the day after your surgery once the dressing and drains (if present) are removed by Dr. Greenwald.
Dr. Greenwald is available at all times through his Harrison office should a problem arise. New York Facelift surgery patients are typically seen the day after their surgery and then 5-7 days after their surgery for suture removal. There is usually some swelling of the facial soft tissues after surgery. This resolves over time. For the first few days after your surgery, you need do nothing more than rest and relax. You should plan to take it easy following your surgery. No strenuous activities, heavy lifting, aerobic exercises, swimming, contact sports, tennis, or golf should be planned for the first three weeks. You will typically be able to resume your normal activities exclusive of heavy lifting and exercise within a few days of surgery. Aerobic types of exercise such as riding a bike or running on a treadmill can be resumed at three weeks. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
What results can I expect?
The results of your facelift will be apparent right away. Your skin will have fewer wrinkles and feel tighter and rejuvenated. Swelling may take some time to subside; however, your improved facial contours should be readily apparent. Just like the operation itself, results after a facelift can be subtle or dramatic and differ from patient to patient. Jowls will be corrected, the neckline sharper and the jaw line more defined. As Dr. Greenwald addresses and contours the deeper facial tissues in addition to the skin, your result will be long lasting. Please contact our cosmetic plastic surgery practice in Westchester County, New York to schedule a facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or facial rejuvenation surgery consultation with Dr. Joshua Greenwald.
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