Facelift
FACELIFT BATON ROUGE, LA
Facelift Surgery in Baton Rouge
Over time, gravity, exposure to sun, and the natural aging process takes its toll on the face and neck. This results in the cheeks appearing to be flattened, along with a slacking jaw line, coupled with visible creases around the mouth. This laxity of the skin spreads to the neck area as well, where the skin starts to wrinkle, which makes a person look more aged than they really are. This surgery, which is also called a Rhytidectomy, is a procedure which is used to improve any visible signs of aging in the face and neck. A face lift, combined with a neck lift is one of the most common procedures that are used to restore a youthful looking appearance.
Despite many other alternative procedures and treatments that are available, having facelift surgery remains the preferred option to achieve facial rejuvenation mainly because it delivers much better results. Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon Dr. Theunissen strives to deliver the best facelift Baton Rouge has to offer and specializes in facial plastic surgery. He has helped countless men and women in Baton Rouge, LA by rejuvenating their face and giving them a more youthful appearance.
During the initial consultation process, Baton Rouge facelift surgeon, Dr. Theunissen, will go through the procedures that will get you the results you require. Since facelift requirements vary from patient to patient, each patient’s case is treated individually to make sure that they get a natural and more rejuvenated look.
Ideal Facelift Candidates With Dr. Theunissen:
- Sagging or drooping of the middle of the face
- Deep creases or wrinkles below the lower eyelids
- Deep creases or wrinkles along the nose area extending to the corners of the mouth
- Sunken or “hollow” look from loss of facial tissue
- Jowls in the lower face area
- Excessively loose skin and fat deposits under the jaws and chin
- Eliminate the appearance of a double chin
MORE FACE PROCEDURES
Dr. Theunissen’s Approach
HOW YOUR BATON ROUGE FACELIFT IS PERFORMED
The technique used mainly depends on the facial condition of the patient. That being said, Dr. Theunissen generally opts for the most minimally invasive technique to restore a patient’s face back to its youthful and desired appearance. In addition, it is often performed with other facial surgeries to improve the overall outcome of the facial lift, such as blepharoplasty, neck lift, fat grafting on the face and brow lifts.
- General anesthesia or intravenous anesthesia is administered by the anesthesiologist
- Incisions are made at the hairline near the temples while extending around the ear and may extend to the lower hairline near the back of the head, depending on the amount of skin that needs removed
- Excessive skin is trimmed away for desired skin tightness
- Incisions are closed with sutures, dissolvable sutures, or skin glue
- Once healed, the incision points are discretely concealed by the hairline
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACELIFTS
• Traditional or Standard which is also known as SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system)
• Mini-Lift also known as the short-scar lift
• Deep Plane Lift – for heavily damaged faces
• Cutaneous Lift – the skin only lift
Standard Facelift
During this procedure a long incision is made which runs along the hairline right above the ear, in front and behind the ear and into the upper neck hair. Then the skin is lifted towards the center of the face and re-draped. Apart from that, the surgeon will either pull the supportive connective tissue of the face upward or remove it partially to get the desired results. The degree to which the SMAS and skin will be manipulated varies and will be in accordance with the desired results. This is a great option for women who are past 45 years of age or older, and are seeking to dramatically improve their appearance by reducing wrinkles or tightening the skin on their neck.
Short-Scar Facelift
The short scar starts in the hair just above the natural hairline and stops at the base of the ear instead of extending all the way back to the ear like the standard lift. The best candidates for this procedure are women and men who want to refine their features, especially around the central and lower thirds of their face, and the areas around their neck and jaw line.
Mini-Facelift
In this procedure a short incision will be made in front of the ear. The skin is lifted and re-draped accordingly while the SMAS layer is also repositioned for a more natural result. This procedure is usually the best option for those people who seek moderate improvements to the central and lower regions of their face. This procedure may also include a neck-liposuction or an upper lid blepharoplasty.
DR. THEUNISSEN’S APPROACH
HOW YOUR BATON ROUGE FACELIFT IS PERFORMED
The technique used mainly depends on the facial condition of the patient. That being said, Dr. Theunissen generally opts for the most minimally invasive technique to restore a patient’s face back to its youthful and desired appearance. In addition, it is often performed with other facial surgeries to improve the overall outcome of the facial lift, such as blepharoplasty, neck lift, fat grafting on the face and brow lifts.
- General anesthesia or intravenous anesthesia is administered by the anesthesiologist
- Incisions are made at the hairline near the temples while extending around the ear and may extend to the lower hairline near the back of the head, depending on the amount of skin that needs removed
- Excessive skin is trimmed away for desired skin tightness
- Incisions are closed with sutures, dissolvable sutures, or skin glue
- Once healed, the incision points are discretely concealed by the hairline
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACELIFTS
• Traditional or Standard which is also known as SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system)
• Mini-Lift also known as the short-scar lift
• Deep Plane Lift – for heavily damaged faces
• Cutaneous Lift – the skin only lift
Standard Facelift
During this procedure a long incision is made which runs along the hairline right above the ear, in front and behind the ear and into the upper neck hair. Then the skin is lifted towards the center of the face and re-draped. Apart from that, the surgeon will either pull the supportive connective tissue of the face upward or remove it partially to get the desired results. The degree to which the SMAS and skin will be manipulated varies and will be in accordance with the desired results. This is a great option for women who are past 45 years of age or older, and are seeking to dramatically improve their appearance by reducing wrinkles or tightening the skin on their neck.
Short-Scar Facelift
The short scar starts in the hair just above the natural hairline and stops at the base of the ear instead of extending all the way back to the ear like the standard lift. The best candidates for this procedure are women and men who want to refine their features, especially around the central and lower thirds of their face, and the areas around their neck and jaw line.
Mini-Facelift
In this procedure a short incision will be made in front of the ear. The skin is lifted and re-draped accordingly while the SMAS layer is also repositioned for a more natural result. This procedure is usually the best option for those people who seek moderate improvements to the central and lower regions of their face. This procedure may also include a neck-liposuction or an upper lid blepharoplasty.
During / After Facelift Surgery in Baton Rouge
The ultimate goal of a rhytidectomy is to make the skin appear tighter with less wrinkles while still maintaining a natural look. Every facelift surgery in Baton Rouge will be performed under general anesthesia. In some cases the patient will need to stay overnight, but that is only for the patient’s benefit, and to make sure that there are no complications after surgery. The patient will be able to see visible results a few months after the procedure.
Plan Your Facelift
A facelift costs $11,000 on average. This outpatient procedure takes about 5 hours to complete, depending on the extent of the facelift. Facelift recovery time is usually 1 – 3 weeks, and it is not covered by insurance. Dr. Theunissen performs facelifts in Baton Rouge in our private O.R. with our board certified anesthesiologist to ensure safety and comfort.
Average Cost
$11,000
Average Recovery Time
2 – 3 WEEKS
Average Procedure Time
5 HOURS
RECOVERY LOCATION
OUTPATIENT
PROCEDURE LOCATION
OUR PRIVATE OR’S WITH AN ACTUAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST
INSURANCE
INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER FACELIFT
FACELIFT FAQ
HOW NATURAL DOES THE PROCEDURE FEEL AND LOOK?
Immediately after the procedure, the patients might feel some tightness or a pulling sensation in the area. This will be normal as the skin and the muscle tissue will need some time to adjust to its new position. A cosmetic surgeon who has experience in facial surgery such as Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Theunissen, will help you achieve smooth and natural results. You may also read more about patients results here
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
While the duration of the procedure usually depends on the desired results of the patient and the amount of work that is needed, a typical procedure lasts for around one to four hours. Patients are usually allowed to return to their normal routines after 5 to 14 days, depending on the duration it takes to heal. There will be some visible bruising and swelling after the procedure, but that should subside after one or two weeks. There are also some side effects that may occur directly after the surgery such as cheek numbness. Also, the muscles that are used to raise your eyebrows or lift the bottom of your lifts may also be numb for a week or two. But, these effects should soon fade away.
WILL THERE BE VISIBLE SCARS?
The scars are hidden within the patients hairline and/or other natural creases in the face to keep the scar visibly at a minimum. Depending on the technique used, this will also play a role in the scars visibility.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE?
Patients who undergo this are usually between the ages of 50 and 70. Depending on personal habits and the environment, many patients who are still in their 40’s may opt for some type of facial procedure.
Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon Dr. Theunissen and his qualified staff are committed to ensuring his patients achieve the best results from their cosmetic surgery by offering the highest level of professional care throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the procedure and on-going support
