Facelift Treatment in Pittsburgh, PA
Aging gracefully is a desire many of us share, but the natural effects of time, gravity, and environmental factors can lead to noticeable changes in the face and neck. At Golla Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, we offer facelift treatments to help you restore a youthful and refreshed appearance.
Our face is our most visible feature, one that through expression and appearance conveys what and how we feel. Facial aging includes a loss of skin elasticity and firmness, sagging tissue and wrinkles. These visible signs of aging can greatly impact how we feel about ourselves and how others see us. Even a person who is energetic and excited about life can appear tired or sad due to aging in the midface, jaw line and neck. The loss of youthful contours in these areas is due to a variety of factors including heredity, gravity, environmental conditions and stress.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to address visible signs of aging in the face and neck. By tightening skin, repositioning tissue, and restoring volume, a facelift can dramatically improve your overall appearance while maintaining a natural look.
Key issues that a facelift can address include:
- Sagging skin in the face and neck.
- Deep lines and folds, such as those between the nose and mouth.
- Lost or displaced facial fat.
- Jowls along the jawline.
- Loose skin or excess fat around the neck, creating a “double chin” or “turkey neck.”
The natural contours of your face can be compromised due to thinning skin, facial fat loss, and external factors like sun damage, smoking, genetics, and stress. A facelift helps restore these youthful contours for a revitalized appearance.
Complementary Procedures
Facelift surgery is often combined with other treatments to enhance results and address additional areas of concern:
- Brow Lift: Targets sagging skin and deep creases on the forehead.
- Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Rejuvenates tired, droopy eyes.
- Fat Transfer or Fillers: Restores lost volume in areas like the cheeks or lips.
Skin Resurfacing: Treatments like IPL, laser therapy, or chemical peels improve skin texture and tone for a smoother complexion.
What Facelift Surgery Can’t Do
It’s important to have realistic expectations when considering a facelift. While this procedure is transformative, it:
- Will not alter your fundamental appearance.
- Cannot halt the aging process.
Minimally invasive options, like injectables, can complement facelift results or delay the need for surgery. However, they cannot replicate the long-term, comprehensive results of a surgical facelift.
The Facelift Procedure
Facelift surgery is tailored to each individual’s unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. The process typically includes:
- Consultation: A detailed discussion of your concerns and goals with Dr. Golla.
- Surgical Plan: Dr. Golla will customize the surgical approach, which may involve tightening muscles, removing excess fat, and repositioning tissue for natural contours.
- Incisions: Carefully placed incisions around the hairline and ears minimize visible scarring.
- Procedure: The surgery is performed under general or local anesthesia with sedation.
Post-Surgery Care: Following surgery, patients receive detailed instructions to support healing and optimize results.
At Golla Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Pittsburgh, we’re dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. A facelift can rejuvenate your appearance, restore youthful contours, and boost your confidence. Schedule a consultation today to explore how a facelift can transform your look! Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a “double chin.” For more information about Face Lift, please call us at 1-412-963-6677.