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As people age, the effects of gravity, sun exposure and stress register in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth. The jawline grows slack and jowly. Folds and fat deposits appear around the neck. A Facelift, also known as Rhytidectomy, will lift your sagging cheeks, smooth your jaw line, and eliminate jowling. It will also tighten the loose skin of your neck, remove excess fat from under your chin, and correct the turkey-gobbler appearance of your neck. | |
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Mini Facelift: $6,275 |
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Full Facelift:
$9,400 |
| The average cost of Face Lift surgery is $6,275 for a mini facelift and $9,400 for a full facelift. This includes your surgical fee and all follow-up visits with Dr. Rocheford. This estimate also includes the facility fee and anesthesia costs. This is an estimate and may be different depending on your specific situation. It does not include the cost of your pre-operative physical, lab tests or medications. Dr. Rocheford does charge $100 for consultations, and that fee is deducted from the price of your surgery or in-office procedure. |
A facelift will NOT eliminate all your wrinkles and other skin problems. A forehead lift, eyelid surgery and comprehensive skin care complement a facelift because they address some of these problems. Candidates for a facelift include men or women whose face and neck have begun to sag. Most patients are in their 40s to 60s, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their 70s or 80s as well. A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, but it can't give you a totally different look. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectation.
DETAILS OF FACELIFT SURGERY:
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Surgery:
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Surgery is done under sedation or general anesthetic at a hospital.The surgery takes 4 hours and is an outpatient or overnight surgery. |
| Discomfort: |
Mild. Anticipate 0 - 3 days of pain medication. |
| Bruising: |
2 - 4 weeks |
| Swelling: |
2 - 4 weeks |
| Numbness: |
Cheek numbness is expected and lasts weeks to months. |
| Bandages: |
Changed in 1-2 days. |
| Make-up: |
May be worn in 1-2 weeks. |
| Work: |
You may feel capable of returning within 5 days, but your appearance will be the limiting factor. |
| Exercise: |
May be resumed in 2-3 weeks. |
| Sun Protection: |
Six months with SPF 15 or higher. |
| Final Result: |
Seen 1-4 months following most facelifts. The duration of the result is 7-10 years.
| If you're ready to discuss your options for a younger, firmer looking face, now is a great time to schedule your Facelift surgery consultation with Dr. Heather Rocheford at our plastic surgery offices, serving the Twin Cities Metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury and beyond. Simply request a consultation online or call Rocheford Plastic Surgery at (651) 739-1100 today to schedule your appointment. | | |
