Facelift Annapolis, MD | Haven J. Barlow, MD, FACS

Understanding Facial Aging and Facelift Surgery

Environmental factors like sun exposure and gravity, combined with the natural aging process, can significantly impact facial appearance. A facelift effectively addresses signs of aging such as wrinkles, deep creases, volume loss, and sagging to restore a more youthful and attractive facial contour.

Conditions Addressed by Facelift Surgery

Technically known as rhytidectomy, facelift surgery can improve multiple aging-related conditions:

• Sagging in the midface region
• Pronounced nasolabial folds (creases around nose and mouth)
• Jowls and drooping tissue along the jawline
• Displaced fat deposits
• Excess hanging skin in the neck area

Personalized Consultation Process

Dr. Barlow conducts comprehensive initial consultations to understand patient goals and expectations. During this process, he reviews medical history, current medications, and performs a detailed physical examination of the face and neck to customize the surgical approach.

Facelift Surgical Procedure Details

Facelift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure, typically requiring three to five hours under general anesthesia. Strategic incisions are made around the ears to minimize visible scarring, allowing precise tissue repositioning and skin refinement.

Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation

While a facelift effectively addresses midface and lower facial aging, it does not comprehensively restore youthfulness to the forehead or eye regions. Patients seeking complete facial rejuvenation may consider complementary procedures such as eyelid or forehead lifts.

Additional Enhancement Techniques

Many facelift procedures incorporate fat grafting to address volume loss in specific facial areas, providing a more comprehensive and natural-looking rejuvenation.

Procedure Expectations and Recovery

Dr. Barlow's approach emphasizes personalized care, ensuring patients understand the procedure, recovery process, and anticipated results. Precise surgical techniques and meticulous attention to detail help achieve natural, refined outcomes.

For more information about Facelift in Annapolis, MD, submit an enquiry to Haven J. Barlow, MD, FACS.