Facelift

Frequently Asked Questions about Facelift

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• How do I know if I’m a candidate for the procedure?
  If you’d like to look almost a decade younger, you could be a candidate for a facelift. You should also have deep creases in your nasolabial folds, jowls, sagging cheeks, or loose skin around the neck. If you would like to look younger but don’t have these features, Dr. Reilly can work with you to find procedures that will give you the youthful appearance you’re looking for. Candidates must be in good overall health, with no underlying conditions to complicate healing. Ideally, you should be a non-smoker. However, smokers may still be candidates if they agree to abstain, as directed by Dr. Reilly, for a period of time before and after surgery.
• Will this procedure leave scars?
  A facelift will require incisions, and incisions always leave scars. Rest assured, however, that these incisions will be discreet. Dr. Reilly might place the incisions above your hairline at your temple or under your chin, meaning the resulting scars are unlikely to show.
• What’s the recovery like after the surgery?
  Dr. Reilly will give you detailed plans tailored to your particular procedure. You’ll want to take it easy for a couple of days to let any bruising or swelling from the surgery subside. You should be able to get back to work in ten to fourteen days, though if you have a physically demanding job, you might have to wait longer.
• How much will the surgery cost?
  Because each surgery is tailored to the patient’s individual goals, costs vary from patient to patient. You can discuss the cost with Dr. Reilly’s staff at your initial consultation. Rest assured that there are many payments and financing options available.