Facelift
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It provides visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as relaxation of the skin of the face due to sagging, deepening of the fold lines between the nose and corner of the mouth, fat that has fallen or has disappeared, and others.
Facelifts in San Antonio, TX
Traditional Blepharoplasty: An incision is made in the crease of the upper lid toward the temples. Once healed, it is not noticeable when the eye is open. On the lower lid, the incision is made along the lash line toward the temples and is hidden by lashes when healed.
The Transconjunctival Approach: This is a newer technique for lid blepharoplasty, involving an incision inside the lower lid. Fat can be removed through this incision, but excess skin cannot be eliminated.
Laser resurfacing of the eyelids is a non-surgical alternative that may delay the need for a surgical blepharoplasty. It results in a significant tightening of the skin around the eyes, but will not affect the fat around the eyes and may even accentuate it.
Please ask your doctor if you have any questions about which procedure is right for you.
The Surgery
Local anesthesia is given around the eyes. An intravenous line is started so that sedation may also be given. During the procedure, you will be awake but comfortable and relaxed. General anesthesia is rarely used.
This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis at our surgical center. It is important to arrange for care after the surgery. Someone must drive you home and be available to care for you for the first 24 hours.
Complications are unlikely when performed by a surgeon with experience in blepharoplasty. These include bleeding and swelling, delayed wound healing, infection, drooping of eye upper or lower eyelid, asymmetry, double vision, and dry eyes.Local anesthesia is given around the eyes. An intravenous line is started so that sedation may also be given. During the procedure, you will be awake but comfortable and relaxed. General anesthesia is rarely used.