Face Lift Atlanta :: Face Lift Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia

Facelifts can reverse the effects gravity has on the face, and make you look younger and fresher. As we age, we all experience the effects of gravity and age-related changes. Stress, wear and tear and lifestyle factors also contribute to the unwanted changes we see in our faces, such as deep creases, lines, wrinkles, folds and fat deposits. Men and women in their forties and older commonly decide to “turn back the clock” by having a facelift.

A facelift involves removing excess fat and skin from the face, tightening relaxed muscles, and re-draping the skin over the face and neck. A facelift can be done on its own or along with other facial procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping. The results give you a more youthful appearance, with smoother, tighter skin, while removing the unwanted lines, wrinkles and folds!

Facelift Surgery Preparation Recommendations

Dr. Abramson of the Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center may recommend you take steps to prepare for your facelift surgery, including:

Eat a diet rich in nutrients in order to help your body heal.
Please refrain from smoking for the two weeks prior and several weeks after your surgery.
Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen products.
Discuss all medications, vitamins and herbals with Dr. Abramson.
Eat or drink nothing after midnight the evening before your surgery.
Do not wear makeup or contact lenses on the day of your surgery.
Have a friend or relative drive you the day of surgery and stay with you a day or two to help.

Facelift Surgery Procedure Overview

It’s important to the entire staff of the Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center that each patient understands the entire facelift surgery process before they elect to have surgery. Below is a step-by-step explanation of the facelift surgery procedure:

You will be draped, your face thoroughly cleansed with antiseptic solution, and you will be anesthetized.
“Hyperangulated” incisions will be made in the hairline, and all work will be performed through these incisions. This is Dr. Abramson’s unique technique, which prevents the hair shaft from being destroyed, ensuring that normal hair growth resumes after surgery.
The skin will then be separated from the underlying fat and muscle. Membranes will be tightened and excess skin will be pulled back and removed.
Sutures will secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions.
The surgery usually takes several hours, depending on the extensiveness and number of procedures performed.
Your face will be bandaged, and the bandages will be removed 1-2 days after surgery.
Stitches will be removed in 1-3 weeks.
You may shower and wash your hair after bandage removal.
Oral pain medication will be prescribed to control any pain or discomfort you may experience.

Post Facelift Care

After your facelift surgery, you can expect to be up and about in 1-2 days, but you will need to take it easy for at least one week after surgery. You will need to be gentle with your face and hair, since you will be tender.

You must also avoid strenuous activities for two weeks, get plenty of rest and eat a nutritious diet. You should be able to return to work within 10-14 days, after your energy returns and swelling and bruising have decreased. Camouflage makeup can be worn to cover bruising. We recommend Jane Iredale cosmetic mineral makeup, which actually aids in healing while providing effective coverage.

The swelling, numbness and bruising are normal and they will go away over the course of a few weeks. Healing will be gradual, and the visible results will appear over time, so be patient!

Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center uses innovative, state-of-the-art techniques and instruments to perform facelifts and has years of refinement and experience, which enables us to achieve cutting edge results for our patients. We offer our patients amazing, modern alternatives which really do allow us to perform age-erasing procedures. contact our office today to schedule a facelift consultation.

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"I have my life back, another chance to get it right. I walk with my head higher and shoulders back. I feel pretty and I can accept a compliment and say thank you"
- P.P.

"…you can't see the results of his ear in this photo, but you can see the results of the surgery in his smile. Dr. Abramson, you gave me back the man I married. I can't thank you enough." - T.M. "For what you had to work with, you did an awesome job!' "I love it!"
- S.Y.

" I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate the wonderful new nose you have given my daughter. It is beautiful and perfect for her. I know it may be "all in a day's work" to you, but to us it is a once in a lifetime event. She'll be wearing it "front and center" for the rest of her life. We needed not just a good surgeon but an artist. Such talent is extremely rare, but we found it in you. Thank you for being our surgeon."
- L.B.

"I am absolutely delighted with the results of your work. You are indeed an artist."
- M.L.

"I don't know if you remember me but I certainly remember the beautiful work you did for me every time I look in the mirror. It has been a little over a year and I am breathing better than ever and my nose looks fantastic. When I see my face in the mirror, I am no longer reminded of how my nose got the way it was. Please know that you have made such a difference in my life and I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart." - S.R.

"Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all you have done to make this whole experience a pleasant one. Even though the changes are small in other eyes…they are great in mine…and it is only going to get better. Thanks for all your efforts."
- R.L.

" I have been going to Lina over at Dr. Abramson's office for facials…she does a fantastic job and I have had so many compliments on my skin!!"
- M.K.

"Thank you so much for the terrific peel today. What a treat!! The benefit went deeper than just my face, the relaxation and pampering rejuvenated my soul! Thank you again Lina!!"
- S.G.