Cosmetic surgery has evolved over the years. Someone thinking about getting a facelift today, may have outdated ideas of what that means. They might be concerned about the amount of time it takes to recover. Will there too much time off work? Can they schedule it between important social events? When can they go out in public again and handle basic tasks like grocery shopping? These are all fair questions. And we have some good news. Things have changed. There isn’t just “one way” to get a facelift anymore.
Our clinic is an excellent place to hear the options for Bay Area men and women considering a facelift in places like San Mateo. But the first step is to schedule a consultation (https://svaestheticderm.com/about/) with us. Dr. Miguel Canales or Dawa Gangshar PA-C will examine your skin and unique situation. Yes, a traditional facelift can require surgery and some lengthy time off. Around up to three months depending on the individual! But today, cosmetic surgery and other options can provide a shorter recovery time.
For instance maybe a patient just needs a neck lift. In these cases, the skin may be in good condition, but areas around the neck are beginning to soften. The procedure can involve the removal of excess fat and skin around the neck area to help define the jawline again. Recovery time may take up to four weeks.
Then there is the mini-facelift, also called a weekend facelift which surgery uses smaller incisions around the ears. It is a less invasive surgery and a better choice for someone with minimally sagging skin. Recovery can vary but it’s normally around one week.
A less-invasive choice is laser skin resurfacing , which is an in-clinic procedure. The process can tighten skin, help lighten age spots, and provide a clean, healthy glow. The non-ablative laser resurfacing takes about five to seven days to recover. More intense ablative laser resurfacing can require two to three weeks. Both have much less recovery time than a post-op traditional facelift procedure.
Cosmetic Procedures May Only Require a Needle and 60 Minutes or Less
In the bustling Bay Area, those who need to look their best don’t always have hours or weeks to recover from a cosmetic procedure. That’s where a “liquid facelift” may be the right direction. Injectables and dermal fillers like Juvederm are good alternatives. They can add volume to the skin, correct facial asymmetries, and soften fine lines and wrinkles. Best of all, the procedures can take around an hour of someone’s time and minimal recovery. Patients are asked to avoid intense physical activity for the first 48 hours. Other than that, they can stay on their personal schedule!
Because injectables like Botox and dermal fillers achieve quick, natural-looking results, they’ve become prevalent: over one million Americans use dermal fillers annually. Healthline offers information about what to expect when considering dermal fillers.
Bay Area residents interested in a liquid facelift in San Mateo, Belmont, Redwood City, or other nearby areas should contact our clinic in Foster City for a free consultation!