FACELIFT


A facelift, technically known as rhytidectomy, cannot stop the aging process. What it can do is "set the clock back," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.



BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES OF A FACELIFT PERFORMED BY DR. SAIEH










PLANNING YOUR SURGERY


Facelifts are very individualized procedures. During your initial consultation Dr. Saieh will evaluate your facial skin and underlying bone, and discuss your goals for the surgery. Dr. Saieh will check for medical conditions that could cause problems during or after the surgery, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars. Be sure to tell Dr. Saieh if you are smoking or taking any drugs or medications, especially aspirin or other drugs that affect blood clotting. If you decide to have a facelift, Dr. Saieh will explain the techniques and anesthesia he will use, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the risks and costs involved. Please do not hesitate to ask Dr. Saieh any questions that you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results.

PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY


Dr. Saieh will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, to avoid smoking, and taking or avoiding some vitamins and certain medications. Please stop, at least two weeks before surgery, all prescription and non-prescription herbal-like vitamins, diet pills, energizers, stimulants and appetite suppressants either bought in the USA or a foreign country, i.e. Mexico, etc. Bring them to the office and tell Dr. Saieh about them. Do not take Aspirin or Ibuprofen or any other related anti-inflammatory products for a period of three (3) weeks prior to surgery and four (4) weeks after surgery, because they can cause increased bleeding. To take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is okay. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery.

LOCATION FOR THE SURGERY


A facelift may be performed at Dr. Saieh's surgical office suite, at an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital.