Facelift in Baltimore, Maryland

On average, facelift results last for about eight years. Some individuals with sun-damaged skin or particularly lax skin may see a shorter duration of results, while others may be happy with their outcome for 15 years. A secondary facelift may be considered later to improve upon relaxed results that will occur over time.

Some individuals, particularly those under 50 years of age, have minimal laxity along the jawline and upper neck, so pulling the skin up will effectively simulate the treatment goal. This procedure only requires a small incision around the ear and can be performed under local anesthesia in about 90 minutes.

You should state your end goal to Dr. Shermak. Her aesthetic aim generally is to achieve a rested, refreshed look. The client should recognize herself or himself easily in the mirror after surgery, seeing the clock turned back, not the face of a stranger.

The goal of facelift surgery is to turn back the hands of time and to allow you to look in the mirror and see the face you expect to see, not the one you do see. The components of facelift surgery include tightening relaxed support tissues in the face and neck and creating a more refreshed skin appearance with fewer wrinkles and better skin quality. You may also undergo some fat restoration if discussed with your surgeon. All of these maneuvers are meant to reverse the aging process and restore your more useful appearance.

The typical facial procedure takes between three and four hours. This depends on what is needed to lift the face and neck, as well as additional procedures that may take place. Additional procedures might include upper or lower eyelid surgery, browlift, fat transfer, Dermabrasion, buccal fat pad removal, and/or lip lifting.

Dr. Shermak typically sees her patients within a day or two after surgery to ensure that everything looks fine and reduce the dressings. She will then see patients approximately one week after their surgical procedure, at which time sutures will be removed. She then typically sees patients within the next two weeks to check on their progress and will then space out visits from there, aiming for up to a year of follow-up. Later visits focus primarily on optimizing scar outcomes.

Following a healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet, hydration, and exercise always helps to optimize the overall surgical experience. Taking homeopathic Arnica Montana supplementation starting several days prior to surgery can help reduce swelling and bruising. Patients need to adhere to their prescription medications as well to reduce the risk of complications.

For at least a month prior to surgery, patients must not smoke or vape nicotine, THC, or any other products to ensure the best healing and breathing recovery. Further, following the recommendations we provide before and after surgery will help ensure the best outcome. There will be no need to go online to search for remedies.

There are risks for any elective surgical procedure, and optimizing your health will always help reduce these risks.

The most common risk is decreased sensation in the skin after surgery. Rest assured that full sensation will return over time. Some experience numbness in the ear, which is quite normal. Other risks include wound healing problems, infection, and scarring. Regular postoperative visits will allow for the best possible healing and scar outcome. Facial weakness, when it occurs, is typically temporary. Bleeding is also uncommon as long as blood pressure is well-controlled.

A full description of the potential risks will be provided with the informed consent process, and consent forms will be provided before surgery to allow for adequate time to review.

Facial surgery is performed across a wide spectrum of ages, depending on facial characteristics, genetics, and aging processes. Some present as early as their 40s, while others decide to consult at later ages, possibly in their 70s. At a younger age, procedures can be staged, allowing for less dramatic changes to accumulate over longer periods of time.

You will most likely be able to travel after facial procedures within three to four weeks. Allowing for up to six weeks will assure the best possible travel experience.

Patients may return to work two weeks after surgery. Particularly for those who work Virtually, surgical sites will barely be recognized when using the computer within two weeks after surgery.