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Anatomy
Upper Face: Forehead to upper eyes
Mid-Face: Lower eyes to lower cheek
Lower Face:Below cheek to jawline
Neck:: Chin to neck
Surgical Options
Technique: subcutaneous with or without fat suspension, SMAS
Incision Placement: around the ear, hairline, under the chin, etc.
Correction: jowls, wrinkles, nasolabial folds, etc.
Surgical Timeline
Outline of the surgical timeline including information at every stage of the healing process
Facelift Overview
Definition
Facelift is a cosmetic procedure that address the signs of facial aging.
Characteristics
Aged appearance resulting from sagging skin, wrinkles, and volume loss.
Common Complaints
Facelift Before/After Examples
Surgery Information
Anesthesia: Local or general
Facility: In-office or accredited outpatient surgical facility
Recovery: Back to work 5-7 days, longer if job is strenuous or requires physical activity
Cost: The price of a face lift varies depending on what needs to be done, whether it is a mini face lift or full face lift, and whether a neck lift is needed at the same time or not, as well as the anesthesia used (local vs. general). Typically, the cost varies from $9,000 to $16,500. Many times patients add-on additional procedures such as: upper/lower eyelids, fat transfer, temple lift, neck lift, etc.
Cruise Plastic Surgery accepts the following forms of payment:
- Check
- All major credit cards
- Cash
- Financing: Prosper Lending, Care Credit, Alphaeon Credit
The Look You Have
The interactive diagram below was created by Joseph T Cruise, MD to help you identify what you don't like about your face now. This provides both you and Joseph T Cruise, MD a clear visual of what is bothering you and will help him formulate a customized treatment plan to address your concerns.
Click the images below to select your concerns in each category. If you would like to submit the form for review, one of Joseph T Cruise, MD's patient care coordinators will review your selections and contact you to discuss further. You can also click TLIW in PDF format to print for your own use.
Common complaints of facial aging
Anatomy of the Face
It is important to understand the anatomy of the face and how it changes during the aging process. Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses the face in four quadrants. View each section below to see what procedures are available to treat the most common issues of facial aging.
Surgical Options
Joseph T Cruise, MD will work with you to determine the best surgical plan to obtain your desired result. He will take into consideration the "Look You Have" and the "Look You Want."
Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses all facelift patients individually with a customized approach to evaluating the face. His custom facelift section outlines the specific effects of a number of common facial rejuvenation procedures including: Upper and lower eyelids, brow lift, fat transfer, neck lift and chin implants.
Learn about the most common Facelift Methods and Incision Types
Surgical & Recovery Timeline
Joseph T Cruise, MD has found that when patients have access to pictures they better understand the healing process and what to expect. This allows patients to assess whether the effects they are experiencing after their face or neck lift are typical, and they can quickly discuss any concerns with a staff member at Cruise Plastic Surgery.
Before Facelift Surgery Instructions
After Facelift Surgery Instructions
Recovery Timeline - The male and female recovery timelines below demonstrate what to expect at each stage of the healing process.
Facelift Before & After Photos
Patient Testimonials
When considering facelift surgery it can be very helpful to hear from others who have already had it done. Real Self, the number one online resource for learning about elective cosmetic procedures, is a great resource. You can even talk to others to get answers to your questions, receive emotional support, as well as get tips and advice.
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