Recognized as one of the Best Face / Neck lift Surgeons in Washington DC & Maryland, Sheilah A. Lynch, MD specializes in facelift and neck lift Surgery and has been awarded TOP DOCTOR for many years in both the Washingtonian & Bethesda Magazines.
A great facelift can completely change the way you look. Merging the way you feel on the inside with your outer appearance, the confidence of beauty is regained! Done correctly, you can feel younger, look less tired, and erase years of unwanted wrinkles. Advanced face and neck surgical techniques help tighten the muscles and structure beneath your skin to give you an overall youthful and vibrant appearance. A highly skilled technique called the vertical facelift is a game-changer. If you’re considering a face/neck lift, please call Dr. Lynch today to schedule your consultation.
Generally, a vertical facelift procedure is very different for patients in their 40s versus those in their 60s. The techniques used will depend on the laxity of their skin and the condition of the deep layers of the skin. Choosing the option of facelift surgery to address many of the concerns related to aging, starts by removing excess skin from your face and neck, restoring skin elasticity, tightening facial tissue, and smoothing wrinkles and folds.
In the beginning, when facelift surgery first became popular, the skin of your face were pulled tight, however, the muscles underneath were not repositioned or moved. Because the muscles were left unaddressed, most facelift results gave patients a pulled look. As facelift surgery began to improve, plastic surgeons starting to consider the muscles in the face as they studied the way the face ages and the anatomy of facial movement involved in the process. One of the more recent developments in facial surgery is the vertical facelift, a procedure that incorporates the way in which the muscle structure under the skin moves and reacts.
This complex system works together, operating the muscles and nerves that control your facial movements, allowing you to smile, frown, laugh, and show emotions in your face. A vertical facelift works with the SMAS system to give a lift complementing the movement of your face, giving better and longer-lasting results, as well as maintaining your natural, youthful look, while avoiding the over done, pulled look.
A vertical facelift was designed to recreate a youthful facial appearance by targeting several key areas of your face and neck that show signs of aging. By targeting the deeper layers of facial tissue, Dr. Lynch can reposition sagging skin, muscles, and fat in a way that reflects your natural, younger years.
Consider a consultation with Expert Facelift Surgeon, Maryland Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sheilah Lynch. Using advanced facelift techniques that can provide you with results appearing completely refreshed & natural. When people notice your new appearance, it will be without the evidence of surgery.
The short answer is Yes, taking Ozempic and other weight loss medications can have an effect on post-vertical facelifts and neck lifts. Many patients may be unaware of how prescription weight loss medications could impact their results. Medications such as Ozempic (semaglutide) or Tirzepatide are very popular for their effectiveness in treating weight gain. However, many are wondering about the potential long-term effects on past surgery. The rapid weight loss created by these medications can lead to significant muscle loss, potentially compromising the integrity and longevity of past cosmetic surgeries. Taking Ozempic may affect your past facelift and other plastic surgery results, please discuss this with Dr. Lynch at your consultation.
Recovering from a Vertical facelift, generally you will see swelling, bruising, and minor discomfort occurring in the first 24 – 48 hours after your surgery. You can take medication to ease any discomfort you experience, along with wearing a specialized compression garment to help minimize the swelling. A small drainage tube will be in place for 24 – 48 hours after surgery, which will then be removed in our office.
If your recovery goes as expected, you can return to work approximately one week after your surgery. Because swelling and bruising are more noticeable for the first two weeks after surgery, downtime is recommended.
Usually, 5 - 6 months after your surgery, the swelling will be gone and your results will look fantastic and natural.
A Vertical facelift primarily addresses the lower two-thirds of the face, including the jawline, cheeks, and neck. It does not directly lift or improve under or above your eyelids. If you’re concerned about drooping or aging around the eyes, consider blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Yes, a vertical facelift includes your lower face and neck, as this facial surgery will address sagging skin, fat deposits, and muscle laxity.
A vertical facelift does not treat lip lines, deep wrinkles, or creases at the corners of your mouth or at the sides of the nose. Dr. Lynch offers injectables and aesthetic treatments that can help with these concerns.
Dr. Lynch discreetly places incisions within the hairline and inside or behind the ear so they are almost entirely hidden from view. The tissue beneath the skin is lifted into a more youthful position, and then the facial skin is gently re-draped minus the wrinkles. Fat injections are performed afterward if necessary.
As with any surgical procedure, there is always a potential for scarring. However, Dr. Lynch's techniques are designed to minimize the appearance of scars.
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Dr. Sheilah A. Lynch, acclaimed leader in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures. Meet with our all female staff of medical professionals, here to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.
Your consultation is an opportunity to meet with our professional medical team, ask questions and determine what treatments and procedures are right for you. Dr. Lynch and staff will educate you about your options and put your mind at ease before scheduling surgery.
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