Category Archives: Facelift
The Top 5 Benefits of a Thread Lift
You may be wondering, “What are the benefits of a thread lift?” Our St. Louis-based team at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University knows that there are a lot of people who want to know whether this non-surgical procedure is the right choice for them. As we age, the signs of time become increasingly
What Should You Know Before Having a Facelift?
Even though so many non-surgical options are now available for facial rejuvenation—such as injectable neuromodulators and fillers—facial cosmetic surgery from our St. Louis-based West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University is typically the best way of counteracting more severe signs of aging, such as sagging skin around the lower face and jawline area. If you
Do I Need a Facelift, Brow Lift, or Neck Lift?
As skin ages, it is no longer be able to stretch and bounce back into shape as easily as it once did. The resulting wrinkles and sagging are associated with deterioration of the collagen and elastin fibers that make up the structure of the skin, loss of fat, too much sun exposure, and bad habits
4 Facelift Aftercare Tips for Your Skin
Minimally invasive techniques can be used to lift your skin slightly and reduce wrinkles, but the most long-lasting and effective way of correcting sagging facial skin is with a facelift. Surgery is also the ideal way to tighten jowls and sagging skin around the neckline while also repairing weakened neck muscles at the same time.
3 Ways to Care for Your Skin after a Facelift
It takes a while for your face to feel completely normal again after you’ve had a facelift. It’s common to feel a change in texture, numbness, tingling, and tightness of the skin around your incisions—especially in the early stage of recovery. Since you’ll initially have a lot of swelling and bruising from the procedure, it
