Facelift Chesterfield, MO | Charles Nathan, MD, FACS

Understanding Facial Rejuvenation

Your face is uniquely beautiful and reflects so much about you to the world. As aging occurs, facial enhancement provides an opportunity to age on your own terms. Facelift surgery remains the gold standard for rejuvenating the lower face, offering transformative results that can restore a sleeker jawline, smooth mouth lines, lift and firm the neck, and enhance cheek contours.

Facelift Candidacy

Ideal facelift candidates demonstrate good overall health and maintain realistic expectations about surgical outcomes. While most patients range between 55 and 75 years old, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery treats individuals of varying ages seeking facial enhancement.

Specialized Facelift Techniques

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery offers three specialized facelift options, carefully selected based on individual skin characteristics:

Full Facelift

Comprehensive procedure addressing areas from below the eyelids to the neck. The strategically placed incision follows natural hairline and ear contours, minimizing visible scarring while providing extensive rejuvenation.

Deep Plane Facelift

An advanced technique involving precise muscle repositioning. By releasing facial retaining ligaments, surgeons can mobilize deep muscles naturally, avoiding an overstretched appearance and delivering authentic rejuvenation.

Mini Facelift

Ideal for patients experiencing minimal aging signs, the mini facelift offers subtle enhancement with reduced recovery time. The procedure focuses on lower facial regions, with minimal incisions behind the ear.

Facelift Benefits

• Firmer, smoother skin texture
• More youthful-looking cheek contours
• Softened nasolabial folds
• Enhanced chin and jawline definition
• Sleeker neck profile

Recovery Insights

Facelift recovery involves strategic post-operative management. Initial stages include drain placement and bandaging, with swelling and bruising typically peaking 3-4 days post-surgery. Patients can expect significant improvements by the seventh day and a transformative result within two months.

Procedure Longevity

Facelift results can last up to a decade with proper skincare, sun protection, and maintenance. Combining procedures like blepharoplasty or brow lift can provide comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

For more information about Facelift in Chesterfield, MO, submit an enquiry to Charles Nathan, MD, FACS.