Full Face Lift / Rhytidectomy

Facelift in Vancouver: Reverse the Signs of Aging

As we age, our faces are often the first to reveal the passage of time. Youthful skin gradually loses its elasticity, begins to sag, and diminishes in volume, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, jowls, and hollow areas that can make you appear older than you feel. This is where a facelift in Vancouver becomes transformative. With rejuvenating cosmetic surgery, you can restore a youthful appearance, aligning your exterior with your vibrant inner self.

What is a Facelift?

A facelift is a specialized cosmetic surgery designed to reverse visible signs of aging, including loose, sagging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, volume loss, and jowls. While a facelift doesn’t stop the aging process, under the skilled hands of Dr. Tregaskiss in Vancouver, it can turn back the clock by 10-15 years. This procedure is often enhanced with a neck lift and can be combined with other procedures like a lip lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, and fat transfer for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Whether aging is accelerated by time, sun exposure, or stress, at Pacific Plastic Surgery in Vancouver, BC, we’re here to help you regain a youthful, refreshed appearance with a facelift.

Different Types of Facelift Procedures

When it comes to facelift surgery, there are several different techniques that can be used. Each technique has its own benefits based on individual aesthetic goals, skin quality, age, and degree of facial laxity. These facelift procedures include the following. 

Traditional Facelift 

Also known as a standard facelift, this technique focuses on lifting and tightening the facial muscles, skin, and deeper tissues of the face and neck area. Incisions may begin near the temples, extending around the ears and scamp. It is ideal for those with noticeable signs of aging, such as lax skin. 

Mini Facelift 

A mini facelift addresses early signs of facial aging, typically focusing on the lower face. It involves the creation of shorter incisions and involves minimal repositioning of the deeper facial tissue. This option is often ideal for those with mild to moderate amounts of drooping skin who desire less dramatic changes and a quicker recovery. 

Deep Plane Facelift (SMAS Facelift)

A deep plane facelift addresses the deeper tissues, specifically the superficial musculoplaneurotic system (SMAS) layer. Rather than just repositioning facial skin, the surgeon lifts and repositions deeper facial muscles and fat pads for a natural improvement. This procedure effectively addresses jowls and nasolabial folds as well. 

Mid Facelift 

This procedure focuses on lifting the cheek area, or the region between the lower eyelids and the upper lip. Individuals who are bothered with hollowed or drooping cheeks with minimal amounts of loose skin in the lower face and neck can often be tired from a mid-facelift.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

Most individuals seeking a facelift in Vancouver are ideal candidates for the procedure. However, we evaluate each patient based on specific criteria to ensure the surgery is the right choice. Criteria include:

• Generally healthy adults with no medical conditions that could impair healing.
• Nonsmokers, as smoking can result in poor wound healing.
• Individuals with realistic expectations.
• Showing visible signs of facial aging.

What Happens During Your Facelift Procedure?

Your facelift in Vancouver begins with the administration of general anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout the surgery. Dr. Tregaskiss also uses local anesthesia to maintain comfort during and after the procedure.

Dr. Tregaskiss typically employs a ‘deep-plane’ facelift technique, accessed through incisions around the ears and temples. For some patients, a short-scar technique with more limited incisions may be an option. This approach involves carefully releasing multiple retaining ligaments, allowing the deep plane (also known as the SMAS—superficial musculoaponeurotic system) to be repositioned to a more youthful location. Once the deep tissues are lifted and secured, the facial skin is re-draped over the newly contoured face, and any excess skin is removed.

Supplementary procedures such as a brow lift, blepharoplasty, fat transfer, and lip lift may also be performed as needed to enhance your overall results.

Finally, the incisions are meticulously closed with sutures, and the path to your rejuvenation begins.

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