Facelift

Frequently Asked Questions

• What should I expect for my recovery after a facelift?

  Recovery is not as extensive as you may assume. After the surgery, your companion should drive you home and help you get into a comfortable recovery spot, with food, beverages, entertainment, and any recovery aids that you may need (such as cold compresses and pillows). Swelling, bruising, and numbness are temporary and will subside within one to two weeks. You should follow all of Dr. Palladino’s instructions to make your recovery as smooth and speedy as possible, including attending all postoperative visits so he can check your healing progress. You will also need to refrain from strenuous exercise and any other physical activities for roughly one month. You can resume work and most normal activities two weeks after surgery.

• What can I expect during my breast augmentation recovery?

  For three to four days, you will need to rest in an upright position. Most patients can return to work within one to two weeks following their surgery. Most major swelling subsides after six weeks. Around this time, patients can resume their regular workout routine with their surgeon’s permission. Your results should also be visible after six weeks.

• Am I a candidate for a facelift?

  You may be a suitable candidate for a facelift if you are unhappy with the appearance of the middle and lower region of your face and can articulate what you would like to improve. Dr. Palladino’s facelift patients typically have one or more of the following concerns about their face:

  • - Displaced facial fat
  • - Creases beneath the lower eyelids
  • - Lines or folds extending from the nose to the corner of the mouth
  • - Wrinkles around the nose and mouth
  • - Loss of muscle tone in the lower face
  • - Loose skin and fat under the chin

  As long as you are in good health and have concrete, realistic goals for facelift surgery, you should make a suitable candidate. Dr. Palladino will meet with you to discuss your expectations and assess your needs before developing a personalized plan for comprehensive correction.

• How much does a facelift cost?

  The average cost for facelift surgery is between $2,000 and $15,000, including facility fees, cost of anesthesia, physician’s fees, and other related expenses. This cost varies according to the technique used and the extent of correction needed. Your anticipated expenditure will be given to you after your detailed one-on-one consultation with Dr. Palladino.

• When will I see my results?

  The results from your facelift will become more apparent as the swelling begins to go down several weeks after the procedure. Depending on the technique used, results can last up to ten years. The final outcome is long lasting, but it is best maintained by adopting a healthy lifestyle free from smoking and overexposure to the sun.

• Can I combine a facelift with other corrective procedures?

  Those who choose to undergo facelift surgery may also combine it with other procedures. Facelift targets the middle and lower regions of the face, so it will not correct a sagging brow or droopy eyelids. For optimal facial rejuvenation, facelift surgery can be performed in conjunction with a brow lift, forehead lift, or eyelid surgery.