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Facelifts are among the most transformative procedures available. A well-executed facelift can rejuvenate your appearance, restoring a youthful and refreshed look without appearing artificial or overly tightened. Each facelift performed at The ARTIS Institute for Plastic Surgery is customized to suit the patient’s unique facial structure and aesthetic goals, ensuring a natural and harmonious outcome.
Understanding the Facelift Procedure
Facelifts are among the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures at our Aventura Facility. These procedures are designed to reshape and smooth loose excess skin and tissues that have aged or changed over the years or a double chin that hasn’t been affected by diet and exercise.
The results offer a much more natural appearance without looking “pulled,” “plastic,” or “operated upon.” These deeper alterations generally involve working with the underlying muscles, fatty tissues, and a layer under the skin called the SMAS layer. The term “facelift” has become very broad and general, covering various facial plastic surgical procedures:
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What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift targets the deeper layers of facial tissue, including the muscles and fat. This technique focuses on lifting the mid-face and cheek areas by releasing the ligaments and repositioning the underlying muscles and tissues.
The deep plane approach allows for more significant, longer-lasting results, particularly in the mid-face area where sagging and volume loss are most apparent. Because it focuses on the deeper structures, this technique minimizes the tension on the skin.
What is SMAS Lift?
The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) Lift is another common facelift technique that targets the tissue layer between the skin and deeper facial muscles. This approach focuses on tightening and repositioning the SMAS layer to provide a natural lift, particularly around the lower face and neck.
By tightening the SMAS layer near the ear area, the SMAS lift effectively enhances jawline definition, reduces jowls, and minimizes nasolabial folds. This versatile procedure can be customized to varying degrees depending on the patient’s anatomy.
What to Expect From Your Facelift Consultation
Starting with the initial consultation, Dr. Sarraga will carefully examine the patient’s areas of concern. He will then review the patient’s past medical history and overall medical condition, explaining the various procedures that can be performed to help obtain that individual’s desired results. The options will be discussed, including possible advantages, disadvantages, risks, and limitations.
ANDRÉS SÁRRAGA MD FACS
DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Sárraga was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he spent most of his life. He decided at a very early age to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and pursue a career in the art of medicine and surgery. Dr. Sárraga has been featured in several publications including Aventura Magazine™ and Healthy Valley® Magazine where he has discussed procedures including Facial Rejuvenation and Breast Surgery. Dr. Sárraga has been awarded one of Castle Connolly’s top doctors in Miami for the last 5 years. He has also been featured with his friend and mentor Dr. Storch. Since Dr. Storch’s retirement, Dr. Sárraga now runs ARTIS Institute Plastic Surgery as a single practitioner.
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What to Expect From Your Facelift Procedure
Dr. Sarraga’s top priority is each patient’s safety and comfort. These must be combined to create a natural, pleasing, and “unoperated” appearance. Obtaining the desired result often requires combining several procedures, such as eyelid, forehead, chin, volumizing, or skin resurfacing procedures.
The procedures can also include various types of state-of-the-art lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasions, fat transfers, and the use of injectables or fillers such as Radiesse, Restylane, or Juvederm Voluma and wrinkle relaxers such as Daxxify, Botox, Xeomin, or Dysport.
What is Recovery Like?
Most patients take about three weeks off to feel comfortable around friends and family. The first two weeks are crucial for healing, and during this time, it is essential to rest and avoid strenuous activities. By the end of the third week, most of the swelling and bruising had subsided, and patients usually felt more comfortable.
What is Ozempic Face?
“Ozempic Face” is a term used to describe a worn, aged appearance that some patients experience after significant weight loss, often due to medications like Ozempic. This condition can result in volume loss in the face, leading to sagging skin and a hollow look. A facelift can effectively address these concerns by tightening the loose skin and restoring volume to the face.
Again, Dr. Sarraga feels it is vital that each patient is informed and aware of the choices in their particular situation before deciding upon their specific course of action. The facelift consultation, therefore, becomes a significant part of determining what should or will be done in each case.
The goal is always to obtain the most aesthetically pleasing and natural appearance in a safe and comfortable environment. Contact us to schedule a consultation to experience our unmatched commitment and care.
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“My experience in the Surgical center was fabulous”
Wonderful doctor, loved his skills, bedside manners, before, during and after my procedure. My experience in the Surgical center was fabulous and in his private office as well. Highly recommend Dr. Andres Sarraga. I give him a A+++++
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