Our face is often where we first notice signs of aging. The effects of time, gravity, and sun exposure gradually manifest themselves, and at some point, you may find yourself less satisfied with the reflection you see in the mirror. To address the aging process, a plastic surgery procedure known as a facelift (rhytidectomy) rejuvenates your appearance through a combination of soft tissue repositioning and tightening. While the aging process happens naturally, finding a skilled facelift surgeon is not as easy. The intricate anatomy of the face and the complexities involved in facelift surgery necessitate the expertise and experience of a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Richard Tepper, MD. Residents of New Jersey are fortunate to have a renowned surgeon of Dr. Tepper’s caliber in the Springfield area. Dr. Tepper’s facelift patients not only benefit from a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance but also receive exceptional care and meticulous attention to detail. So, which specific part of the face does a facelift procedure primarily target?

WHAT PART OF THE FACE DOES A FACELIFT CORRECT?

During consultations regarding facelift procedures, Dr. Tepper frequently encounters a common concern among potential patients – they want to avoid the facelift stigma and the telltale signs of having undergone plastic surgery. Fortunately, with more than two decades of refined expertise, Dr. Tepper provides his patients with natural-looking facelift outcomes that greatly reduce the many noticeable signs of aging.

When you consult with Dr. Tepper for a facelift, he conducts a comprehensive examination of your entire face and neck area.  This approach stems from Dr. Tepper’s understanding, gained through years of patient consultations, that most individuals seeking improvement desire an overall enhancement, and that sometimes means combining procedures. A facelift is almost always performed with some form of neck surgery, and may further be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow-lift surgery, and autologous fat transfers to help correct the undesirable changes of aging.

You do not need to be familiar with the specific technical aspects that each plastic surgery procedure can address. And rest assured, you would never have to undergo correction of areas that are not of concern.  Your consultation serves as an opportunity to ask questions, discuss problematic areas, and gain an understanding about the suitable procedures based on your unique desires and body considerations.

DURING A TYPICAL FACELIFT SURGERY, DR. TEPPER PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES:

• Elevates and repositions drooping facial tissues and supportive structures to restore a more youthful appearance
• Utilizes fat harvested from undesired areas of the body to replenish lost volume in specific facial regions
• Gently readjusts the loose skin over the newly sculpted contours , conservatively removing excess skin when necessary
• The goal is to create a more youthful version of yourself, while avoiding the telltale signs that overly aggressive surgery can create.

SCHEDULE A FACELIFT CONSULTATION WITH DR. TEPPER

If you’re no longer satisfied with the tired, aged reflection in the mirror, there is something you can do. To  schedule a consultation with Dr. Richard Tepper, call  908.654.6540 or click here.