As we age, gravity, sun exposure, and natural processes take their toll on the face and neck. This can result in flattened cheeks, sagging jawlines, visible creases around the mouth, and wrinkled neck skin - making a person appear older than they feel. Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is a procedure used to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. Combined with a neck lift, it remains one of the most effective options for facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Taylor Theunissen, a skilled Baton Rouge plastic surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery, has helped countless men and women achieve a more youthful appearance through facelift procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. Theunissen carefully assesses each patient's unique needs to develop a personalized treatment plan for natural-looking, rejuvenated results.

Ideal Candidates for Facelift Surgery

• Sagging or drooping in the mid-face area
• Deep creases below the lower eyelids
• Deep creases along the nose extending to the corners of the mouth
• Loss of facial volume creating a "hollow" appearance
• Jowls in the lower face
• Excess skin and fat deposits under the chin and jaw
• Desire to eliminate the appearance of a double chin

Dr. Theunissen's Approach to Facelift Surgery

Dr. Theunissen employs the most minimally invasive techniques appropriate for each patient's facial condition to restore a youthful appearance. Facelifts are often combined with other facial procedures like blepharoplasty, neck lifts, facial fat grafting, or brow lifts for comprehensive rejuvenation.

Facelift Procedure Overview:

1. Administration of general anesthesia or intravenous sedation
2. Incisions made along the hairline, extending around the ear
3. Excess skin trimmed for desired tightness
4. Incisions closed with sutures or skin adhesives
5. Once healed, incision lines are discreetly concealed within the hairline

Types of Facelifts

• Traditional/SMAS Facelift: Addresses significant aging with incisions along the hairline and repositioning of deeper facial tissues.
• Short-Scar Facelift: Less extensive incisions for patients seeking moderate improvements to the central and lower face.
• Mini-Facelift: Shorter incisions and less invasive, ideal for patients with early signs of aging.
• Deep Plane Lift: For more extensive facial rejuvenation needs.
• Cutaneous Lift: Addresses skin laxity only.

Facelift Recovery and Results

Patients typically experience some tightness and swelling initially as tissues adjust. Most individuals can return to normal activities within 1-3 weeks. While some bruising and swelling may persist for a couple of weeks, patients can expect to see visible improvements within a few months as healing progresses. Dr. Theunissen and his staff provide comprehensive care and support throughout the entire process to ensure optimal results.

Facelift Surgery Details

• Average Cost: $11,000
• Procedure Time: Approximately 5 hours
• Recovery Time: 2-3 weeks
• Location: Outpatient procedure in private surgical suite
• Anesthesia: Administered by board-certified anesthesiologist
• Insurance: Not typically covered by insurance

To learn more about facelift surgery in Baton Rouge or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Taylor Theunissen, contact Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Baton Rouge today.