FACE LIFT & NECK LIFT FACELIFTS IN HOFFMAN ESTATES, BARRINGTON, OAK BROOK, & CHICAGO
After a certain age, you may notice the muscles of your face getting a bit lazy or maybe your smile lines have become more pronounced over the years. A facelift may be the right choice for your if you’re looking for ways to rejuvenate your appearance. Even if you just need to smooth the skin of your face or neck or remove excess skin, we are dedicated to determining your goal and creating a plan that’s best for you. Plastic surgery can seem like a daunting procedure but we’re here to walk you through it.
Facelifts are elective procedures and so we understand that cost may be a large consideration for you. Please contact our office for more information regarding costs and potential payment options. Remember, our staff is here to help!
Our best face lift surgeons perform face lift surgery in Chicago, rhytidectomy surgery, face lift plastic surgery, neck lift surgery, neck plastic surgery, neck tightening surgery, cosmetic neck surgery in Chicago, Barrington, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Hoffman Estates.
The difference in procedures is the extent of scarring. Flaps are used during a simple lift procedure. Fat transfer is used for patients who desire a more fullness over their buttock area. During the fat transfer procedure, the removed fat is placed deeply within the muscle and in many different layers to create a smooth surface without irregularities. It is common for surgeons to perform liposuction as well to enhance the shape of the buttocks.
Fat grafting has changed buttock enhancement to be a simpler procedure, performed within 1.5 hours, with minimal pain, discomfort, and recovery time. Candidates for this surgery are usually 18 years or older and in good physical health.
BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT PRE-OPERATION
If you are a smoker, your surgeon will strongly urge you to quit at least six weeks before your surgery as smoking can interfere with the healing process and the viability of the fat grafts. Also, medications that can increase the risk of bleeding should be stopped. As this surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, it’s important to arrange for transportation.
Recovery timeline
- Days Off Work: 5 to 7 days
- Surgery Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Movement: The following day
- Take a Shower: 24 to 48 hours later
- Sitting Restriction: at least 4-6 weeks
- Fitness & Workout: 2 Weeks
- Shapewear/Faja: Wear for at least 4 weeks or as instructed
- Complete Healing: 6 months
*Please note this is just a general guide. Times may vary from patient to patient. Please talk to your surgeon or patient care team if you have any questions during your recovery.
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Quick answers to questions you may have
What happens during this procedure?
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Will I lack facial expressions after treatment?
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Will I lose my sense of feeling where I have the injections?
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When is it safe to have another treatment?
The new common language will be more simple and regular than the existing European languages. It will be as simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth.
FACELIFT PRE-OPERATIVE
With any procedure, there is always a concern for complications. While you should definitely consider the risks, know that complications from facelifts are rare. The potential risks may include:
- Infections
- Hematoma
- Reactions to anesthesia
The good news is, you can reduce your risks by taking the advice of Dr. Patel and following the instructions you’re given before and after your surgery.
Before surgery, you will need to avoid smoking and medications that may increase the risk of bleeding. Also, because facelifts are performed as an outpatient procedure, you’ll need to arrange for transportation.
DAY-OF FACELIFT SURGERY
Your procedure will be performed in our office-based surgical site. During your preoperative visit with Dr. Patel, you will determine the anesthesia that is best for you. This will be administered before the procedure takes place. For safety purposes, you will be connected to different machines that will track vitals to ensure your surgery goes smoothly.
Once your procedure is complete, you will be moved to a recovery area. Your face will be bandaged and small tubes will be helping to remove any excess fluid. Usually, you will be allowed to go home only hours after your surgery has been completed. You will be sent home with instructions on care and a prescription for medication to alleviate any initial pain from the procedure you may experience.
FACELIFT RECOVERY
Recovery time will vary from person to person. To help with healing, you will be asked to keep your head elevated as much as possible. Also, you will be told to avoid Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications as well as smoking because this may delay the healing process.
Be aware that once your bandages and drains are removed, you may notice bruising, discoloration, and even some unevenness. This is normal and will resolve the coming weeks following your procedure. Usually, swelling will alleviate within 24-48 hours while bruising may take up to two weeks. Occasionally, you will notice numbness at the surgical site, this should resolve itself within several months. Within a week of surgery, you will have your stitches removed.
If you are feeling concerned about how long the healing process may take, you may want to look into a MACS facelift. This modern procedure usually allows patients back in public within three weeks with possibly only minor bruising.
YOUR FACELIFT RESULTS
Before your procedure, you and Dr. Patel would have discussed your goals for your surgery so your facelift may result in subtle or dramatic changes. Remember, always give yourself time to recover after any plastic surgery; it may take several weeks to see the full effect of your facelift.
Dr. Dhaval Patel is an accomplished Double Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, who is skillful enough to restore your youthfulness which has been lost with the effects of aging & gravity. He is the man behind the famous Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery.
