Facelift Baton Rouge by Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Baton Rouge
Facelift Baton Rouge, LA | Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Baton Rouge
Understanding Facial Aging and Facelift Solutions
Over time, gravity, sun exposure, and natural aging processes impact facial appearance. Common signs include flattened cheeks, sagging jawline, visible mouth creases, and wrinkled neck skin. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
Why Choose a Facelift in Baton Rouge?
Despite numerous alternative treatments, facelift surgery remains the preferred option for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon Dr. Theunissen specializes in delivering natural, transformative facial plastic surgery results.
Ideal Facelift Candidates
- Sagging or drooping middle face
- Deep creases below lower eyelids
- Pronounced nose-to-mouth wrinkles
- Sunken or "hollow" facial appearance
- Jowls in lower face area
- Loose skin and fat deposits under chin
- Desire to eliminate double chin appearance
Facelift Procedure Techniques
Dr. Theunissen employs minimally invasive techniques tailored to each patient's unique facial condition. The procedure can be combined with complementary surgeries like blepharoplasty, neck lift, and fat grafting.
Facelift Procedure Steps
- Administer general or intravenous anesthesia
- Make strategic incisions at hairline and around ears
- Remove excess skin for desired tightness
- Close incisions using sutures or skin glue
- Conceal incision points within natural hairline
Facelift Types
- Traditional SMAS Facelift
- Mini-Lift (Short-Scar Lift)
- Deep Plane Lift
- Cutaneous Lift
Procedure Details
A typical facelift takes approximately 5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Recovery time ranges from 1-3 weeks, with average costs around $11,000. The procedure is typically an outpatient service and is not covered by insurance.
Recovery and Results
Patients may experience temporary tightness and numbness after the procedure. Visible results emerge after several months, with a natural, rejuvenated appearance as the primary goal.
For more information about Facelift in Baton Rouge, LA, submit an enquiry to Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Baton Rouge.