| Procedure : |
Improving sagging facial skin, jowls and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40. |
| Length: |
Several hours |
| Anesthesia: |
Local with sedation or general |
| In/Outpatient: |
Usually outpatient. Some patients may require short inpatient stay. |
| Side Effects: |
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears where beard-growing skin is repositioned. |
| Risks: |
Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. |
Recovery |
Back to work: |
10 to 14 days |
Swelling |
10 to 14 days |
| More strenuous activities: |
2 weeks or more |
| Full recovery from bruising |
2 to 3 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months. |
| Duration of Results: |
Usually 5 to 10 years. |
