Plastic surgeons Drs. Francisco Canales and Heather Furnas perform a full spectrum of facial surgical treatments in Santa Rosa, CA. One of the most sought-out surgeries at Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa is a facelift. This surgery focuses on distinct areas of the face to tighten loose skin and wrinkles to create a more taut, yet softer appearance. Based upon your concerns and goals for surgery, a facelift can focus on the lines and wrinkles near the eyes, the mid-face area and cheeks, the bottom two-thirds, including the mouth, jowls, neck, and more for an all-encompassing younger look. The facelift technique used depends on your desired outcome, the health and condition of your skin, the degree of skin laxity, your lifestyle, age, and anatomy. Some individuals are of age and have skin laxity for a full facelift while some may only be ready for a mid-facelift. Dr. Canales and Dr. Furnas are highly trained and experienced surgeons who understand the complexity and delicate anatomy of a facelift procedure. The overall goal is to produce a natural appearance that's gorgeous, subtle, and still striking.
"Dr. Furnas and her entire staff were kind, informative, and very professional. I had several procedures done at one time: upper blepharoplasty, lower facelift, and laser resurfacing on my face and chest. It has been a little over three weeks since my surgery and I look great! Not overly done which was my fear. Dr. Furnas does beautiful, natural work and I would highly recommend Plastic Surgery Associates."
"I have known Dr. Furnas for many years and just had my second surgery with her. The first was an upper eyelid surgery when I was 51 and now, at age 68, I had a facelift, CO2 laser and fat injections. I was out and about one week post surgery and back at the gym after 2 weeks. The results are amazing (and subtle) and my friends are impressed....those that know that is. For such a lot of surgery, it was a non event. At week 3, other than a bit of residual redness from the laser, I am fully back in my life. Thank you Heather, you continue to amaze."
"I have known Dr. Furnas for many years and just had my second surgery with her. The first was an upper eyelid surgery when I was 51 and now, at age 68, I had a facelift, CO2 laser and fat injections. I was out and about one week post surgery and back at the gym after 2 weeks. The results are amazing (and subtle) and my friends are impressed....those that know that is.For such a lot of surgery, it was a non event. At week 3, other than a bit of residual redness from the laser, I am fully back in my life.Thank you Heather, you continue to amaze."
Men and women who are suitable for facelift surgery will have drooping skin, lines, and wrinkles on the face whether it be the face as a whole or on the upper, mid, or lower face. A facelift can target one or more areas, depending on your unique goals and desired outcome. It's also important to note that age doesn't always define the time in life to have cosmetic facial surgery. There are countless aspects and factors, and also numerous lift techniques, depending on the cosmetic concerns of the patient. The lifting technique chosen will be different for patients who are between 30 and 40 years old vs. those who are older, such as 60 or 70 years old. The condition of the skin is one of the key elements in the decision-making process. Patients should be physically healthy and be a nonsmoker, and also have expectations that are realistic.
This lift corrects the chin area, neck, and sometimes the jowls. Methods of a nonsurgical nature, such as a Kybella injection, can also be applied for chin augmentation to attain a younger, tighter-looking neck.
Following your procedure, we will monitor your health until you can be safely released to be taken home by a friend or family member. Prior to your procedure, we will schedule your follow-up visits and go over suggestions to help you feel more comfortable during your recovery. It's normal to have bruising and swelling, slight to moderate pain, and soreness, which may be reduced by pain medication. You should feel and physically look better after several weeks. You can expect a more glowing look with fewer lines and sagging. Overall, your face will appear lifted and younger looking.
The cost of your facelift will depend on the technique used and other factors. In your consultation, our plastic surgeons will create your unique treatment plan to match your needs and goals. When this is complete, we can go over estimates of fees. To avoid unnatural-looking results, it's better to concentrate on finding a skilled surgeon, like Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas, instead of the lowest price. Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa can give you information on low-interest financing that will make your facelift affordable.
The best technique for you will vary based on your concerns, goals, level of skin laxity, what areas are being addressed, and other factors. To produce your best results, Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas will go over the different techniques in your consultation. They can then help you choose which technique is best.
Although there are several great noninvasive skin tightening treatments, these can only give you small improvements. For moderate to severe skin sagging, facelift surgery is the best choice to improve your appearance. In your consultation, we will discuss your choices, including nonsurgical procedures, to help you select which is best for your goals.
Wrinkle fillers and relaxers, like BOTOX and Juvéderm, have become more popular to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Also known as a liquid facelift, nonsurgical wrinkle treatments are good for early signs of aging; however, the results won't last more than 1 – 2 years. A facelift will produce more significant improvements than injectables with long-lasting results. Ask Dr. Canales or Dr. Furnas about nonsurgical wrinkle treatments in your consultation.
Some patients worry that a facelift will make their skin look shiny, overly tight, or like they are in a wind tunnel. Dr. Canales and Dr. Furnas focus on giving you results that look natural so you appear refreshed, not fake. They listen to your concerns and goals before creating your custom treatment plan to produce your best results.
Cosmetic facial surgery can turn back the hands of time for your face and give you a rejuvenated appearance. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of choices for surgery, depending on your unique goals. This surgery is meant to make you younger looking but natural. For more information, we welcome you to get in touch with Plastic Surgery Associates Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, CA to schedule your appointment.