Facelift

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In older people, or those exposed to large amounts of sun or stress, wrinkled, creased skin can develop on the face, neck or forehead, along with fat deposits and folds around the jaws and jowls.  While a facelift can’t stop the aging process, in many cases it can “turn back the clock.”

Facelifts can be performed alone, or with other cosmetic procedures such as eyelid or forehead surgery.  Most are performed under slight anesthesia in our office out-patient surgery suite.

Depending on the area to be treated, facelifts usually involve incisions made along the hairline, which extend around the ears.  The skin is lifted away from the fat and muscle underneath, and excess fat is removed.  Dr. Messa tightens the underlying muscle and fascia (the SMAS), and after any excess skin is removed, the skin is tightened and secured with sutures.

Swelling and minor discomfort lasts a few days, and stitches are usually removed within a week.  Patients are usually able to return to work in one to two weeks.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Weston, Florida (FL), conveniently near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Dr. Messa specializes in full body cosmetic surgery and his office is located in Weston, Florida. Patients from the following areas and cities of Cooper City and Pembroke Pines, Florida and surrounding areas such as Fort Lauderdale can conveniently schedule appointments in our Weston, Florida office.