The main aim of a facelift is to 'lift' or reposition tissue that has sagged or dropped down over time. Dr Rayess is a Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon specializing in aging face surgery.
A Facelift and Necklift with Dr Rayess treats:
1. The neck and sagging in the neck.
2. The Jowls and jawline
3. The Midface and nasolabial folds
What happens to our faces when we age?
There are 3 main changes to the aging face that Dr Rayess likes to describe to his patients, and they can be summarized as the 3 ”Ds”
A Facelift and Necklift with Dr Rayess treats:
1. The neck and sagging in the neck.
2. The Jowls and jawline
3. The Midface and nasolabial folds
What happens to our faces when we age?
There are 3 main changes to the aging face that Dr Rayess likes to describe to his patients, and they can be summarized as the 3 ”Ds”
- Descent or droopiness of tissue. This is sagging of tissue due to loss of elasticity and results in the formation of a loose neck, jowls and deepening of your nasolabial folds or smile lines.
- Deflation this results from loss of volume both fat and bony loss. To counter this you need to add volume back and your options are filler or fat grafting to the face using your own fat. Dr Rayess performs both of these procedures.
- Deepening wrinkles fine lines on the face start to get deeper. These wrinkles are often the result of sun damage to the skin. To treat these you need a resurfacing procedure such as a chemical peel or laser.
Best Florida Facelift with Dr Rayess
Where are the incisions for the facelift and will there be a scar?
The incisions for a facelift at Rejuvenate the face in St Petersburg are hidden along the curvature of your ear and then extend into the short hair in your temple and along of the back of your ear into the hairline. Sutures will be removed at one week following surgery. We place the incisions so they are hidden in natural creases and do not alter your hairline!
What facelift technique does Dr Rayess use?
Dr Rayess uses the deep plane technique where the muscular fascia layer or SMAS is tightened removing the tension from the skin. This helps to lift tissues that have sagged as part of the natural aging process. The SMAS layer is stronger than the skin and can hence provide longer term results. The surgery is tailored depending on the patients’ needs and where they need the most lift.
Why Does Dr Rayess use the Deep Plane Facelift Technique?
A deep plane facelift releases and repositions the deeper support layer (SMAS) along with the skin so the lift is supported where it should be, instead of relying on skin tension.
Advantages:
Advantages:
- A cleaner neck + jawline
- Softer jowls
- More youthful midface contour
- Results that look refreshed, not “over-tightened”
What kind of anesthesia will I have?
Most of our facelifts are performed with IV anesthesia only. Similar to getting a colonoscopy and local numbing medication is used. This avoids having to put you completely to sleep. You will have an anesthesia provider looking after you in addition to the surgeon a nurse and scrub tech.
Why we use IV sedation or twilight for our facelifts?
1. Quicker Recovery
2. Less Nausea
3. Quicker Return to regular activities
4. Less brain fog
2. Less Nausea
3. Quicker Return to regular activities
4. Less brain fog
What are the facial ligaments?
The facial ligaments are fibrous attachments that extend from the bone or deep fascia and attach to the dermis which is the underlayer of the skin. These ligaments serve as anchor and support points for the face.
What facial ligaments are released during a facelift?
During the facelift procedure in St Petersburg Florida Dr Rayess releases 4 main ligaments which allows for extensive mobilization of the SMAS during the facelift.
- Masseteric cutaneous ligament: This is a ligamentous structure that goes from the masseter or chewing muscle to your skin.
- Mandibular Cutaneous ligament: This ligament goes from the jaw bone (mandible) to the skin. It forms the anterior aspect of the jowl.
- Zygomatic Cutaneous ligament: These are ligamentous attachments that originate from the inferior aspect of the zygomatic arch and Zygomatic major muscle before attaching to the dermis in the cheek.
- Platysma SCM attachment: These are attachments from the platysma muscle to the Tail of the parotid and the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Releasing this attachment allows the platysma to be mobilized posteriorly to anchor the neckline
What is the cost of a facelift in St Petersburg Florida?
The cost of a facelift and necklift in St Petersburg is between $14,600-$17,700. This is all inclusive. This means that it includes the surgeon fees, anesthesia fees, the surgery center or facility fee as will as the follow up appointments and care that comes afterwards.
What is a mini facelift?
A mini facelift, is a procedure designed to help patients who have early signs of sagging around the jawline and midface and want that improved. it can help improve the jowls and early signs of neck aging. The mini facelift has less incisions than a full facelift and a quicker down time.
What is a neck lift?
A neck lift is a procedure designed to improve the sagging and heaviness in the neck. When Dr Rayess performs his deep plane facelift he always combines it with a necklift. In patients who do not need a full facelift a neck lift is a great option to reduce the heaviness in the neck. This procedure treats all the layers of the neck including muscles and superficial and deep fat and is performed in patients age 20-40.
What is the recovery time for a facelift?
- First week: most bruising improves within ~7 days
- Around 2 weeks: many patients resume most normal routines
- Many patients report it’s not very painful and only need limited pain medication for a couple of days
- You’ll receive detailed incision care/showering instructions, and the office is available 24/7 for questions/concerns
How is a facelift different from a thread lift?
At rejuvenate the face , Dr Rayess performs a deep plane facelift. What this involves is releasing the skin and the thick fascial layer that is deeper than the skin also known as the SMAS from their attachments and repositioning them to their natural position. All the tension is placed on the SMAS which is a thicker fibrous layer and will be able to retain it longer. Thread lifts or PDO thread lifts use barbed wire to lift up tissue that has sagged down. These wires are dissolvable and are not very effective when there is significant sagging of tissue. They do not reposition the deeper tissue such as the SMAS which can hold tension well.
What is a non surgical facelift?
A non surgical or liquid facelift involves using botox and fillers and other minimally invasive techniques to improve the face with minimal downtime. They can be combined with neck liposuction and platysmaplasty depending on the patients needs.
