Are you dealing with signs of aging on your facial skin? If so, a facelift may be just what you’ve been looking for to achieve your aesthetic goals! A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a standard surgical procedure used to improve the overall appearance of the face and give it a brighter, healthier, more youthful look.
Dr. Steven Bloch, founder of Body by Bloch in Highland Park, has many years of experience in helping patients just like you reclaim a younger appearance. Our use of the latest advances in plastic surgery technology helps to make our procedures smooth, efficient, and effective. We invite you to contact us today to find out how a facelift can restore your youthful appearance. Our office is conveniently located to serve patients from Highland Park, IL, and the entire Chicago metro area.
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Facelift at a Glance
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves the overall appearance of your face by making it:
Dr. Bloch has many years of experience completing facelifts, helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals and gain self-confidence.
A facelift is a very simple and straightforward procedure. It is a highly effective method of turning back the effects of time. In the initial consultation, we will assess just how much we can do to give you a more rejuvenated appearance and what you can do to prepare for the procedure. We will also make sure to go through the details of the procedure with you.
To prepare for a facelift, follow Dr. Bloch’s pre-surgery instructions. You will be directed to stop taking certain medications, quit smoking, and avoid eating after midnight the night before your procedure. Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you the night of surgery.
Just before a facelift Highland Park and Chicago patients will get general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Dr. Bloch makes an incision and removes or repositions loose skin.
He can tighten facial muscles to achieve optimal rejuvenation and enhance your results. The procedure might take two to four hours, but every patient is different. At the end of your surgery, Dr. Bloch closes the incision site with stitches. Facelifts are simple procedures but highly effective.
A facelift can improve multiple aspects of your appearance to enhance your overall look. For example, a facelift can raise loose skin on the cheeks and reduce excess fat deposits that may create the appearance of weight around the lower jaw and nearby areas. Our Highland Park facelift procedure offers several benefits for individuals seeking a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation:
Reduction of loose skin. Removes excess skin, significantly reducing sagging around the midface, jawline, and neck.
Smoothing of deep folds. Addresses deep creases and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth), creating a smoother facial contour.
Enhanced jawline definition. Improves the definition of the jawline and reduces jowls.
Youthful appearance. Makes the face look younger and more refreshed, reversing the visible signs of aging.
Improved facial contour. Helps restore a more youthful and natural contour to the face and neck.
Long-lasting results. The results of a facelift often endure for a decade or longer.
Natural-looking results. Modern facelift techniques aim for subtle, natural-looking results, avoiding the "overdone" appearance associated with older methods.
Complementary procedures. Facelifts can be combined with procedures like eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), a forehead lift, or skin resurfacing treatments to enhance your overall appearance.
If you are concerned with changes in your appearance caused by signs of aging, then facelift surgery could well be the answer. During a consultation with our expert surgeon at Body by Bloch, you can find out whether or not this procedure is right for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation at our office in Highland Park, IL!
After a facelift, you go to a recovery room where surgical staff monitors you for complications. You can go home on the day of surgery but need to have a friend or family member drive you home. You might experience tenderness, incision drainage, numbness, bruising, or swelling. Follow Dr. Bloch’s post-surgical instructions. Get plenty of rest with your head elevated while you recover. Take medications as prescribed and apply ice to the treatment area to reduce swelling.
Protect your skin from the sun and keep the incision sites clean. Contact Body By Bloch if you experience worsening pain or signs of infection. Make sure to attend all follow-up appointments to check your healing.
Many patients report feeling years younger after a facelift procedure. Of course, the results will vary from patient to patient. Dr. Bloch would be more than happy to speak with you and provide you with realistic expectations regarding the procedure and the results.
Sagging skin that often occurs with aging might make you look older than you’d like. If signs of aging bother you, Steven Bloch, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon, can help at Body By Bloch in Highland Park, Illinois, serving the entire Chicago area. He completes facelifts using advanced technology and surgical procedures to give you a youthful-looking appearance with minimal downtime. Schedule a facelift consultation with Body By Bloch over the phone or online today.
To find out if a facelift is the right procedure for you, Dr. Bloch reviews your medical history and completes a physical exam. He asks you about medications you’re taking and goes over your aesthetic expectations. If you have skin that’s loose, sagging, asymmetrical, or wrinkled, a facelift might be the solution for you.
During a facelift Highland Park Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bloch will remove or reposition excess skin. The facial muscles can also be tightened during this procedure for a smooth, youthful-looking appearance. The overall result is a naturally-rejuvenated, more vibrant face with fewer signs of aging.
Most patients can return to normal activities within 1-2 weeks. Swelling and bruising typically subside within 2-3 weeks. Full recovery and final results can be seen after a few months.
The results of a facelift can last anywhere from 7 to 10 years, depending on factors such as skin type, lifestyle, and overall health. Good skincare and healthy living can help maintain the results for many years. While the aging process will continue, your face will always look younger than it would have without surgery.
With modern techniques, facelifts are designed to provide subtle, natural-looking results. The goal is to enhance your appearance without making it obvious that you've had surgery. Choosing an experienced and highly skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Bloch is essential to achieving a natural look.
Scars from a facelift are usually well-hidden within the hairline and the natural contours of the face and ears. With proper care, these scars will fade over time and become less noticeable
