Facelift
Facelift
Facelift
A facelift is a trusted, time-tested procedure to restore youthful contours by addressing visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
While facelifts have been around for over a century, today’s techniques and technologies allow for more natural, lasting results than ever before. Elizabeth MD Facial Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers expert, customized facelift solutions to help you look and feel your best.
Choosing a facelift is a personal journey toward rejuvenation, and it’s essential to work with a provider who brings both expertise and compassion to the process.
With extensive training solely focused on the head and neck, Dr. Elizabeth Blasberg provides a level of facial surgery expertise rare in the industry. Her dedication to each patient’s unique needs ensures an individualized approach to every procedure, with the comfort of knowing you’ll receive continuous support before, during, and long after your surgery.
Minimize the Appearance of Age | Albuquerque Facelift ExpertsDuring your consultation with Dr. Elizabeth, you’ll discuss the best type of facelift to meet your aesthetic goals, whether a full facelift, mini-facelift, pony-tail lift, mid-facelift, or lower facelift. Each approach is tailored to target specific facial areas, ensuring a result that complements your natural beauty.
Depending on the type of facelift surgery you are having, small incisions will usually be placed within the hairline (out of sight), at the temples, and around the earlobe. A small incision under the chin may also be necessary for some surgeries to accomplish the goals that you have for your appearance.
All facelift procedures are outpatient surgeries, meaning you return home after completing the procedure. Some less invasive types of facelifts can be performed in the office without general anesthesia, such as mini-facelifts and ponytail lifts. Bruising and swelling can be expected for 4-12 weeks, depending on the type of facelift performed and each patient's characteristics. Sutures (stitches) that close the incisions are removed after 6 days. Most patients find that they require two weeks at home for recovery.
Facelifts can improve the appearance of sagging, deep creases, loss of muscle tone, loose skin, and excess fatty deposits that develop as we age.
Depending on your budget and facial aesthetic goals, there are many types of facelift surgeries to consider: mini facelifts, ponytail lifts, lower facelifts, and mid-facelifts.
Minimize the Appearance of Age
During your initial consultation with Dr. Elizabeth, she will recommend the best procedure to obtain your goals.
Facelifts are ideal for addressing a range of age-related concerns, such as:
By targeting these specific issues, a facelift helps you regain a more youthful appearance while preserving your natural expression.
Ideal candidates for a facelift are individuals in good overall health who are looking to address visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
While facelifts are most common among individuals in their mid-late 40s and older, younger patients may also benefit from a mini, ponytail, or mid-facelift if they experience early signs of aging or want to enhance facial contours. During your consultation, Dr. Elizabeth will discuss all considerations, including lifestyle factors, to help you determine the best path forward.
Contact Dr. Elizabeth to learn how you can have facelift surgery. Dr. Elizabeth graduated magna cum laude from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a highly renowned international school known as the ‘Harvard of Canada.’ She received her Doctorate of Medicine from The Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, graduating with multiple awards, including The Pilcher Award for Excellence in Surgery.
She completed her five-year Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Residency at the University of New Mexico. She was then selected for one of the most competitive fellowships in the country in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Jeffrey H. Spiegel at Boston University and The Spiegel Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Recovery times vary based on the type of facelift performed, but most patients experience bruising and swelling for 2–4 weeks.
Mild swelling can persist for 8-12 weeks. Sutures are typically removed after 6–7 days, and most patients can resume normal activities after about 2-3 weeks. Dr. Elizabeth and her team provide detailed post-care instructions and ongoing support throughout your recovery to ensure you’re comfortable and confident every step of the way.
Initial facelift results are visible immediately, though final contours will fully reveal themselves after 2–3 months as any swelling diminishes. Facelift results are long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their refreshed look for 8–10 years or more. Dr. Elizabeth’s expertise in facial surgery means that your results will enhance your natural features, allowing you to age gracefully.
Facelift results can last 8–10 years, especially when complemented by a healthy lifestyle and skin care regimen.
Dr. Elizabeth uses advanced techniques to place incisions strategically behind the hairline, under the chin, or behind the ear, ensuring any scars are discreet and virtually unnoticeable once healed.
A mini-facelift targets the lower face and may be ideal for younger patients or those with early signs of aging. A ponytail lift addresses the upper face, adjacent to the eyes, and a sagging lateral eyebrow. A full facelift addresses more extensive areas, including the neck and jawline.
Most patients experience some discomfort, which can be managed with medication. Swelling and bruising are typical but subside within the first few weeks.
Patients typically return to non-strenuous activities after about two weeks, but it’s best to avoid vigorous exercise for a few more weeks.
