Over time, the aging process can cause unwanted changes in the face, causing the appearance of jowls or a sagging jawline and neck. The facial tissue loosens and sags due to a loss of volume and muscle elasticity. Facelifting techniques are designed to tighten, smoothen, and refresh the lower face and neck, leaving you with a smoother and more defined jaw and neckline.
Advanced facelifting techniques lead to natural and long-lasting results without looking plastic or fake. We may also recommend additional procedures that would enhance the development of a facelift, such as eyelid surgery, laser resurfacing, injectables, and medical-grade skin care. Patients who undergo cosmetic surgery are offered discounts on injectables, lasers, and spa services. Our professional, caring team is here for you every step of the way.
Surgery is performed with IV sedation at the Aesthetic Surgery Center of Eugene. Incisions are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending down around the lobe and ending in or below the hairline behind the ear. The subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are tightened, fat is removed, the facial skin is re-draped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed. A wrap is placed around the head and neck. These dressings are usually removed in 2 days. Mild discomfort is expected and is controlled with oral pain medication. Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially acceptable" levels in 7-10 days.
The final results of a facelift procedure are evident in 4 to 6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months. This restorative surgery does not change your fundamental appearance or stop aging but will help you look more youthful and rested. Gradually, as you age, the tissues will relax again, but you will always look better than you would have without the surgery.
Brow Lift
A brow lift helps raise sagging eyebrows, reduces horizontal lines in the forehead, reduces vertical lines between the brows, and leaves the forehead skin looking smoother and younger. There are several ways to perform a brow lift, and which procedure is correct for you will depend on your goals, anatomy, and hairline position. At your consultation, your surgeon can talk to you in more depth about which options are best for you and simulate what a brow lift could do.
Laser Resurfacing
The effects of sun damage, pollutants in the air, and aging can, over time, cause unwanted lines and wrinkles in our skin, resulting in an aged appearance. Laser resurfacing can help reduce and reverse the damage by safely and effectively removing dermal layers to help promote healthy skin, eliminate fine lines, reduce wrinkles, and improve the skin's texture. We use a CO2 Laser (considered the gold standard in laser resurfacing).
Patients who are non-smokers, physically healthy, and unhappy with the appearance of wrinkled or damaged skin on their faces are good candidates for laser resurfacing. Treatment improves the skin's smoothness and diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Complete elimination of all wrinkles is not a reasonable outcome, and it is essential for patients considering laser resurfacing to have realistic expectations.
Ear Lobe Repair
Loose or sagging skin in the earlobe is usually caused by wearing heavy earrings, an accidental rip or tear, or simply aging. Surgery to repair, tighten, and reconstruct damaged earlobes can reduce irregularities, including tears or large holes, by surgically excising the injured area to restore the earlobe tissue to a more natural shape. This procedure can also balance asymmetrical earlobes, making overly large earlobes more proportionate. Surgery is performed with local anesthesia and usually takes around 30 minutes. In general, the scar that results from excising the tissue is less noticeable than the damaged ear lobe and will improve as the site continues to heal.