What to expect: Facelift

Average Time:
Three to five hours
Anesthesia:
General
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, non-smoker, unhappy with current appearance of face
Recovery:
Recovery instructions will be given to you post-surgery.
Risks:
Bleeding, infection, poor healing, correctable loss of hair at incision sites, nerve injury, asymmetry, skin discoloration or sensitivity, and anesthesia risks
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Both are possible
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, can give you a smoother look that not only gives you confidence, but also makes you look and feel younger.

Facelifts are often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic facial procedures, including brow lifts and eyelid surgery. While injectable fillers will not provide the same amount of correction as a facelift, they might provide the results you are looking for or allow you to put off a full facelift. A facelift will not fundamentally change your appearance. It also cannot completely stop the aging process.

Surgery Details

In a traditional facelift, Dr. Peterson makes an incision that begins in the hairline at the temples and extends to the lower scalp behind the ear. Using this incision, she will sculpt and redistribute material in the face, jowls, and neck. Before skin is re-draped, excess skin is removed, tightening skin to the underlying tissue.

In a neck lift, an incision is made in front of the earlobe that extends around the ear and into the lower scalp. Sometimes an incision is made under the chin. These incisions are used to tighten muscles and remove loose neck skin and fat accumulation.

Following surgery, your face might be wrapped to minimize swelling and bruising, and a tube may be placed that will drain excess fluid and blood. The effects of your facelift will be apparent immediately, but it may take several months for swelling to go down entirely. Incision lines may take six months to a year to mature.

What to expect: JUVÉDERM®

Average Time:
30 minutes
Anesthesia:
Local
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with the appearance of your skin
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

JUVÉDERM is made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin that keeps it hydrated. As we age, our skin begins to lose its concentration of hyaluronic acid, which contributes to formation of wrinkles and folds.

Dr. Peterson injects the gel into problems areas using a fine needle. JUVÉDERM has a smooth consistency, and flows easily into the skin during the injection process. This results in a smooth, natural look and feel not possible with other hyaluronic acid fillers that are made with a granular consistency.

If you are looking to add volume to your cheek area, we also offer JUVÉDERM VOLUMA services. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the first FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss.

What to expect: Restylane®

Average Time:
One hour
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, unhappy with appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

As we age, lines known as nasolabial folds begin to form from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Restylane works immediately to eliminate moderate to severe folds, and facial wrinkles, and can add fullness and definition to lips* in as little as one treatment.

Consisting of a clear gel formulated with hyaluronic acid, Restylane acts like the body's own hyaluronic acid and eventually break down naturally.

*Restylane for lips can only be used for patients over 21 years old.

What to expect: Sculptra® Aesthetic

Average Time:
Less than one hour
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
Find out if you’re a good candidate by scheduling a consultation.
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of four to six injection sessions over a few months, can last up to two years. Individual results and treatment sessions may vary, so you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be.

The main ingredient in Sculptra Aesthetic helps correct shallow-to-deep facial wrinkles and folds that appear with aging by replacing that lost collagen.

What to expect: Ultherapy®

Average Time:
60 – 90 minutes
Anesthesia:
No anesthesia required
Am I a good candidate?
In good health, interested in a facelift but wary of surgery
Recovery:
Minimal
Risks:
Risks will be discussed at your consultation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Outpatient
Cost:
The cost of the procedure will be discussed at your consultation with Dr. Peterson.

Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to stimulate new collagen production deep within your skin, providing a natural lift from the inside out. Not only is this non-invasive technique FDA-approved to lift skin on the neck, chin, and eyebrows, but it has now also been shown to lessen the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolleté.

While Ultherapy won’t duplicate the results of a surgical facelift, it’s a clinically proven, non-invasive alternative. It can also be a great option for patients who wish to further extend the effects of a prior cosmetic surgery.