Facelift

Your face is an essential representation of who you are. You rely on its appearance to aid in recognition, non-verbal communication, and first impressions of your identity and personality. If you have begun to notice the emergence of facial aging signs, such as jowls, flattened cheeks, and sagging skin, a facelift at the San Francisco-area office of Dr. Ramin Behmand can help turn back the clock. Many of our facelift patients report that along with a fresher, younger face, they also recapture a great deal of self-confidence.

Facelift Procedure

Also known as a rhytidectomy, the facelift procedure depends largely on the individual features and goals of the patient. In general,
the incision for a facelift begins within the hairline above each ear and continues around and behind the ear.

Dr. Behmand will reposition the muscles and other underlying facial soft tissues to smooth the face’s architecture into a more youthful appearance. This type of facelift, now common throughout San Francisco and beyond, is far more effective in creating a long-lasting youthful appearance than were older facelift methods that only tightened the skin.

After your facelift, you will likely experience a moderate amount of swelling and bruising. These effects will subside in two to
three weeks. The best way to speed the healing process after a facelift is to follow Dr. Behmand’s post-operative instructions; these may include avoiding alcohol, heavy housework, and saunas for at least two weeks after surgery. About two weeks after the facelift procedure, most San Francisco-area patients are able to return to their jobs and enjoy their everyday activities.

If you would like to take advantage of the fresh new look attainable through a facelift, contact San Francisco plastic surgeon Ramin Behmand today to schedule a consultation.