FACE
FACELIFT/NECKLIFT
CONSULTATIONS
Facelift and necklift surgery are procedures that Dr. Ward performs weekly on both men and women. He is keenly aware of the importance of minimal or no scars and is highly dedicated to giving a very natural younger looking appearance.
Dr. Ward spends as much time as necessary evaluating your appearance, aging concerns and personal goals. Dr. Ward believes in giving each patient competent, individualized attention with an ultimate goal of making you look as young as you feel. His desire for facial surgery is to provide you with an overall well-rested appearance with natural results that do not appear operated upon. It is important for him to accurately assess what your expectations are and whether or not they are realistic. The rate at which we all age is highly variable, depending on a number of factors such as sun exposure, heredity, stress, smoke exposure, and nutrition. Dr. Ward’s facelift consultations are about 45 minutes, giving him the opportunity to explain the surgery in detail and to share his before and after portfolio. This is your opportunity to express your goals and desires to enhance your appearance while receiving input about the process. After scheduling surgery a follow-up appointment is made to discuss pre and post operative instructions with his nursing staff.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I spend the night in the outpatient facility?
Yes. Fees for the over night stay and nursing care are quoted at the time of surgery. Dr. Ward requires patients to spend at least the first night for the best care and go home the next day.
What will I learn from the initial consultation?
The initial consultation is the best way to get acquainted with Dr. Ward and the staff. He will spend about thirty to forty-five minutes with you discussing the facelift procedure and what you hope it will accomplish. He will advise you of the recovery time, risks, and review all pre and post-operative instructions. A detailed cost of the surgery fee, operating room fee, anesthesia and recovery center fee will be given to the patient.
Does the facelift/necklift include eyelid surgery?
Facelift/Necklifts are often combined with endoscopic brow lift and eyelid lift and can be performed at the same time. The fees for additional brow lift and eyelid surgery is quite reasonable when combined with the facelift surgery.
SURGICAL APPROACH
Dr. Ward prefers to perform his face-lift surgery under general anesthesia. Incisions usually begin at the hairline temple, following the natural hairline inside the ear, and curve behind the earlobe into the crease behind the ear. The underlying muscle is tightened and the skin pulled back to improve the deep cheek folds and jowls. Dr. Ward is meticulous about the scars. He makes sure that they hidden by your hair in the natural creases of your face and ears. A neck lift is performed at the same time with the neck muscle tightened by a small incision made under the chin.
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SURGICAL FACILITY
Dr. Ward performs surgery at facilities certified by the State of which have a rigorous compliance to safety. These facilities are often reviewed and inspected for procedures and equipment on a monthly basis. Both facilities have a post-surgery recovery care center located onsite and are staffed by nurses to provide an excellent quality of care afterwards. Patients go home without any dressings or drains.
RECOVERY AFTER A FACELIFT
There is relatively little discomfort after the surgery. Our staff makes every effort to explain after care so that you can resume your normal activities within a week. Your stitches are removed within 6-7 days. No strenuous exercise for 3-4 weeks to maintain good results. Most patients are back to work within 5-10 days. If you need assistant our skincare specialist provides camouflage make-up. We often have out-of town patients fly and stay a week for the procedure and then return home. (See Out of Town)
EXCISION OF NASOLABIAL FOLDS
As we age the underlying tissue in the jowl area breaks down giving us a less youthful appearance. Some patients are afraid of a full Facelift and want the jowl areas redefined. Dr. Ward under local anesthesia makes an incision on both sides of the jowl and removes the extra skin in this area. Patients incur less down time and return to office for stitch removal within 6 days.
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