Facelift Patient Decision Guide

Introduction

Facelift Patient Decision Guide

Fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Evan Jones offers several facelift options at our Philadelphia clinic. Without proper guidance, it can be difficult to decide on the optimal technique for your aesthetic needs and goals. To help you learn more about our many rhytidectomy options, we have created this convenient and informative facelift guide.

1. Start with Your Main Goal

The best way for Philadelphia patients to select their ideal facelift technique is by focusing on their main goal for the procedure.

A. Address Moderate to Severe Age Signs with Greatly Reduced Downtime

  • Preservation Deep Plane Facelift

Best for: Very natural-looking results, deeper correction of aging issues with greatly reduced downtime

Dr. Jones has experience delivering incredible results with preservation deep-plane facelifts. Only advanced and highly-trained surgeons are able to perform this advanced facelift technique. It focuses on preserving connections between tissue layers, ensuring greatly reduced downtime.

B. Address Moderate to Severe Age Signs with Reduced Downtime

Best for: Very natural-looking results, deeper correction of aging issues, reduced downtime

This advanced facelift technique involves lifting from deeper facial tissues than a traditional facelift does. It lifts from the deep plane, located below the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer. This prevents separation of the higher tissue layers, thereby reducing downtime.

C. Address Early Age Signs with Subtler Enhancement

  • Mini-Facelift

Best for: Treating milder signs of aging around areas like the jawline and lower cheeks, reduced downtime

This technique involves smaller incisions and less tissue alteration, requiring less downtime. It’s generally ideal for younger patients in Philadelphia.

D. Reduce Age Signs Without Surgery

  • Non-Surgical Facelift (Options like Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulators, and Laser Skin Resurfacing)

Best for: Temporarily addressing volume loss, mild skin laxity, and fine, moderate, and harsh age lines

These minimally invasive and non-invasive modalities can be combined for more comprehensive facial-rejuvenation results.

2. Consider the Required Downtime

Downtime from work and social activities is different for various types of facelifts.

  • Little to no downtime: Non-Surgical Facelift (Options like Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulators, and Laser Skin Resurfacing)
  • Minimal downtime (7–14 days): Mini-Facelift
  • Moderate downtime (14 days): Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
  • Longer downtime (14–21 days): Deep Plane Facelift

Dr. Jones will work with Philadelphia patients to select the facelift type that best fits their schedule and lifestyle.

3. Evaluate Surgical Complexity vs. Your Needs

Certain facelift techniques are simpler, while many are more complex. Patients who have milder signs of aging tend to require simpler options, whereas patients with harsher age signs often need complex procedures.

  • Most complex: Deep Plane Facelift, Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
  • Moderately complex: Mini-Facelift
  • Less complex: Non-Surgical Facelift (Options like Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulators, and Laser Skin Resurfacing)

4. Check Your Eligibility

To determine Philadelphia patients’ eligibility for various facelift procedures, several factors must be considered.

Pre-Existing Health Conditions

  • Certain underlying health conditions may lead to surgical risks, making these patients better candidates for a non-surgical facelift.
  • Active skin infections at or near the treatment areas must be fully treated before surgical and non-surgical facelifts.

Smoking

  • Smokers will need to quit several weeks before the date of their facelift procedure.
  • Smoking negatively affects skin health and blood circulation. It can lead to a prolonged healing process and an increased risk of complications during and after the facelift procedure.

5. Think About Expected Longevity

Surgical facelifts provide longer-lasting results for Philadelphia patients, whereas non-surgical facelift techniques generally last several months to several years.

  • Long Lasting: Deep Plane Facelift, Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
  • Intermediate Longevity: Mini-Facelift, Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Temporary but Impactful: Non-Surgical Facelift (Options like Dermal Fillers and Neuromodulators)

6. Budget Considerations

The price of facelifts in Philadelphia depends on several factors, including anesthesia fees and total procedure time. The type of facelift the patient undergoes also makes a major difference when determining the overall cost.

  • Highest cost: Deep Plane Facelift, Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
  • Moderate cost: Mini-Facelift
  • Lower cost range: Non-Surgical Facelift (Options like Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulators, and Laser Skin Resurfacing)

As part of your consultation with Dr. Jones, we will provide a cost estimate for your facelift based on the specific details of your case.

Contact Us to Learn More

Dr. Evan Jones has the knowledge and experience needed to recommend the ideal facelift technique for your needs and goals. Dr. Jones will be available to meet with you for a personalized consultation at our Philadelphia facility. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.