Conditions such as these can be dealt with individually using other surgical means
such a brow lift, eye lift and laser resurfacing.

Dr. Callaghan will assess the thickness, texture and elasticity of your skin, and
the severity of wrinkles and folds. Your hairline will be examined to determine
where incisions can be placed. The structure of your face will be considered to
tailor surgery to you individually.

If your hair is short you may want to let it grow enough to cover your incisions
while they heal. If you are overweight and you have a realistic desire to lose more
that 15 pounds, you should discuss this with your surgeon.

An incision is hidden in the contour of your ear, then extends around the earlobe
and back into the crease behind the ear. Following surgery, incisions can be
easily concealed by your hair or with makeup. There may also be a small incision
hidden underneath your chin.

After the skin has been pulled up and back, the excess is removed. In some
instances, the deeper tissues may be repositioned. A small incision beneath the
chin may be used to aid the removal of fatty tissue in that area and smoothing of
the cord-like structures of the underlying muscle in the neck.

Potential complications such as hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the
skin), infection and delayed incision healing are possible, though infrequent.
Facelift incisions are most often inconspicuous though this cannot be entirely
predicted due to individual patterns in healing.

Most people return to normal activities within two weeks. Dr. Callaghan will
instruct you to temporarily avoid exposure to direct sunlight and avoid strenuous
activities.

Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several
weeks for an accurate picture of the way you will look.

Our patients are usually happy with their appearance for many years following a
facelift, though some patients may find they want to make additional
improvements later on.

Mid-face lift:

Unlike a standard facelift which primarily addresses sagging in the lower face and
neck, the mid facelift is beneficial for those who have early signs of facial aging:
naso-labial folds plus sagging of the brow and cheek fat pads.

Younger people who display these signs of aging now have the option of achieving
subtle facial rejuvenation with no visible scars.

There are two ways to perform a mid facelift. Dr. Callaghan will discuss with you
which approach is right for you.

The first approach is similar to a lower eyelid lift. Small incisions are made in the
lower eyelid and the underlying tissue of the mid face is gently raised, about 90 %
vertically and 10 % back. Any resulting excess skin is then removed.

The other method of performing a mid facelift involves making a small incision in
the temple area.

These small incisions are typical of those used for a browlift. Indeed, a mid facelift
performed in this manner can be done in conjunction with a browlift.

The mid face is re-positioned in the subperiosteal pane and the sagging cheek fat
pad is lifted together with underlying muscles. This results particularly in
correction of sagging around the mouth as well as correction of the naso-labial
folds.

Like a standard facelift, you should expect to wait at least several weeks until
swelling has subsided for an accurate picture of how you will look.






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