Face Lift

The first step in preparing for facelift surgery is to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Bermudez. During this time, he can assess your candidacy for the surgery, listen to your aesthetic goals for the surgery, and answer any and all questions you may have. He will also, at this time, suggest some pre-surgery preparation steps, such as stopping certain medications and OTC drugs as well as herbal supplements a few days before your surgery. He will also suggest that you quit, or refrain from, smoking during that time.

It is important to avoid strenuous exercise, including weight lifting, for at least two weeks after your facelift procedure. Avoid any activity that has you bending down for the first five days. For the first two to three nights, keep your head elevated on pillows to help with swelling and bruising. Avoid the sun as much as possible for four to six weeks to prevent swelling, burning sensitive skin, and darkening scars.

These and other post-operative instructions will be made clear to you during your pre-surgery consultation with Dr. Bermudez.

Some swelling and bruising is common after facelift surgery. To alleviate swelling, sleep with your head elevated for the first few days after your procedure. Apply ice packs to the face to help reduce swelling. Avoid exposure to the sun, as it will cause inflammation and further swelling.

There is minimal scarring after facelift surgery, and the residual scars are usually hidden by the hair (as the incisions are typically made at the hairline) and in the face’s natural creases. A board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Bermudez has the surgical expertise and years of experience to create natural-looking facelift results that make scars unnoticeable.

There is minimal scarring after facelift surgery, and the residual scars are usually hidden by the hair (as the incisions are typically made at the hairline) and in the face’s natural creases. A board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Bermudez has the surgical expertise and years of experience to create natural-looking facelift results that make scars unnoticeable.

The cost of facelift surgery varies, though the average cost of a facelift is anywhere from $18,000 to $22,000.

A mini-facelift lifts and smooths the mid-face area (around the cheeks); as it is a simpler procedure, it involves only two short incisions in front of the ears. A full facelift lifts and smooths the skin on the mid-face as well as correcting jowls and sagging skin on the lower face and neck. In both procedures, excess and sagging skin is removed and the underlying facial muscles are tightened for a smoother, more youthful face.

A mini facelift is often suggested for patients with minimal or localized facial wrinkling, such as deep creases around the nose and mouth and slight jowling. For patients with more extensive, deeper wrinkles on the face and neck, a full facelift may be recommended. Discuss your surgery options with Dr. Bermudez in a private consultation.

There are many non-surgical procedures such as facial fillers, implants, and injectables like Botox that can help you achieve a smoother, younger-looking face semi-permanently. Unlike a surgical procedure such as a facelift, however, the effects of these treatments will last approximately six months in comparison to the 10 or more years that facelift results typically last.

Dr. Bermudez can discuss your surgery goals and make recommendations based on your individual needs in a private consultation.

Natural-looking facelift results are not achieved by chance—they are the consequence of choosing an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Bermudez to perform the procedure. The most important decision you will make for your facelift surgery is choosing your surgeon.

Unlike cosmetic surgeons, who are often medical doctors with supplemental cosmetic training, a board-certified plastic surgeon has years of specialized training and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, ensuring a higher standard of care.

See our facelift patient’s beautiful and natural results in our facelift photo gallery.