Facelift- Case 11
Dr. John Burns, FACSThis patient wanted to refresh her appearance, specifically her jowls and eyes. Dr. Burns performed a standard facelift and neck lift using a lateral SMASectomy technique. She had an upper and lower blepharoplasty and buccal fat removal to contour and slim her lower cheeks. Her facelift results are pictured 4 months after surgery at Dr. Burns Dallas plastic surgery practice.
Procedure Details
- Facelift Procedure Length: 3 hours
- Anesthesia: General (occasionally local with sedation for smaller procedures)
- In/Outpatient: Outpatient
- Side Effects: Temporary swelling, bruising, and some pain
- Recovery: Back to work with makeup: 1 week
- More strenuous activity: 2 weeks
- Final Facelift Appearance: 1-2 months for swelling to completely resolve
- Duration of Facelift Results: About 10 years
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