Facelift Merritt Island & Melbourne, Florida

For some patients, a surgical facelift may not be necessary. If this turns out to be the case for you, your board-certified facial plastic surgery specialist may introduce the possibility of a nonsurgical treatment like the highly effective C-lift, Express Lift, or even the Weekend Necklift or other facial rejuvenation surgeries such as eyelid surgery, brow lift or laser skin resurfacing or, if these procedures will more effectively achieve your goals.

No, not necessarily. The aging process impacts people at different rates depending on their genetics, diet, and other factors. If you have drooping cheeks, jowls, a loose neck, or other severe problems, a facelift may be a good option for you regardless of your age. A consultation with Drs. Clevens and Barbee will be the best way to determine the extent of your issues and whether they can be improved with less invasive measures like fillers or fat transfer, or a minimally invasive procedure such as our Express Lift or Weekend Necklift.

Fortunately, that stereotypical 'pulled-tight' look associated with aging celebrities is mostly a thing of the past. Modern facelift techniques, like the deep plane method performed by Drs. Clevens and Barbee will preserve your unique facial characteristics and add volume to provide a look that is youthful but still very natural. You’ll look like a rested, more youthful version of yourself.

The incision lines that result from a facelift are usually surprisingly minimal, as our surgeons take care to place incisions carefully so they turn out to be quite flat and narrow. Your incisions will be hidden in your hairline, in front of your ear, and inside your ear canal so very little of the incision is ever visible. Before your procedure, you’ll be given specific details regarding what you can expect after your recovery is complete.

You can wear your hair up, in a ponytail, or pulled back, and the incisions will still be hidden. The appearance of your incision lines will vary depending on factors like genetics and nutrition, but you can help minimize them by following your post-op recovery instructions – not smoking, avoiding unprotected sun exposure, and carefully avoiding infection. Incision massages and silicone scar recovery gels may also help reduce the presence of visible incision lines, and our team can give you more information about how to minimize the appearance of scars after facelift surgery.

Loose facial skin as a result of weight loss is common, and a facelift can certainly correct this. Often, however, the problem will resolve itself with time, particularly if you are young. A consultation with our specialists is recommended so our team can examine the laxity and quality of your skin and advise which cosmetic treatments may benefit you.

Patients should be informed that every surgical procedure carries certain risks and the potential for complications. In the hands of an experienced facial plastic surgeon, complications are very uncommon. The potential complications associated with the facelift procedure may include the following:

• Bruising
• Swelling
• Sensitivity to anesthesia
• Asymmetry
• Infection
• Nerve injury
• Poor healing

The facelift is a purely cosmetic procedure and is therefore not covered by insurance. We do have a number of financing options available, however, and you’re encouraged to ask about them during your consultation.