- What Are Facelifts and Neck Lifts?
- How Are Facelifts and Neck Lifts Performed?
- What Should I Expect after Getting A Facelift or A Neck Lift?
- What Are the Benefits of A Facelift and/or Neck Lift?
- Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery Reviews
- Am I A Candidate for A Facelift or Neck Lift?
- Featured Pictures
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Rediscover Your Natural Beauty
- Get In Touch
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What Are Facelifts and Neck Lifts?
Our providers at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery have extensive experience performing a wide selection of aesthetic procedures, including facelifts and neck lifts, to empower you to look as young and vibrant as you feel. Sometimes performed in combination with each other, facelifts and neck lifts provide a powerful answer to sagging skin, facial wrinkles, "turkey neck," and other common signs of aging. Using a combination of surgical and nonsurgical techniques, our providers will create a custom-tailored facelift and/or neck lift plan designed to target your unique concerns, taking into account your health and overall goals. If you are bothered by the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging, droopy neck skin, or all of the above, we invite you to contact our plastic surgery office in Chicago, IL to learn how a facelift and/or neck lift can give you a fresh, new look.
How Are Facelifts and Neck Lifts Performed?
Facelifts and neck lifts can be performed alone, together, or in combination with many of the other aesthetic procedures we offer at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery. There are many possible approaches we could take, including the full facelift (which involves making incisions at the top and bottom of the head to tighten the skin), the mini-facelift (a less extensive procedure that targets sagging and wrinkles around the cheeks and under the eyes), and the deep plane facelift (a more advanced method designed to provide longer-lasting refreshment). During your consultation, we'll discuss the benefits of each approach and determine which is right for your concerns. Whichever technique we use, your surgery will be performed using general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make the incision(s), remove any excess fat and skin, and pull the remaining skin tight to achieve the look you want. Before you leave, we'll discuss aftercare instructions and what you can expect once your face has healed.
Based on your needs and goals, we also offer a variety of nonsurgical treatments at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery to complement your surgery results, including dermal fillers and laser skin resurfacing. We're also excited to offer FaceTite, Ellacor®, and MyEllevate® as minimally invasive facelift alternatives for Chicago, IL patients who aren't necessarily ready for plastic surgery. Reach out to our practice to discuss your options.
What Should I Expect after Getting A Facelift or A Neck Lift?
After undergoing a facelift or neck lift, you can expect a recovery process that includes some bruising, swelling, and moderate discomfort, which can be managed with pain medication. Our team will ensure you are monitored until it is safe for you to return home with a companion and will provide detailed aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up visits to support proper healing. For facelifts, you should start feeling and looking more normal within about a month, revealing a softer, more youthful appearance with a lifted and rejuvenated look. After a neck lift, mild swelling and bruising will subside in a few days, but it's essential to rest and avoid strenuous activities for several weeks, ensuring that clothing does not irritate the treated area. Visible results are often immediate, with the neck lift significantly enhancing your profile and providing a more youthful and refined look.
What Are the Benefits of A Facelift and/or Neck Lift?
Sagging skin and facial wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn't mean they have to be a permanent look for you. We take a thorough approach to aesthetic care at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, personalizing every treatment to meet the needs of each patient. Some of the benefits of facelift/neck lift surgery at our Chicago, IL practice include:
- Refines the shape of your features
- Eliminates baggy or sagging skin
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and turkey neck
- Can include liposuction to remove unwanted neck fat ("double chin")
- Pairs well with other cosmetic treatments for more comprehensive results
- Produces long-lasting results
- Suitable for men and women
Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery Reviews
I had chin lipo done by Dr. Simon and had the BEST experience. I’ve wanted to do this my whole life and finally made the choice because of how comfortable I felt going into the process. During the surgery it was painless and we were actually cracking jokes and laughing the whole time with Monica who is also WONDERFUL. Don’t get me wrong it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world but there was no pain at any point. My recovery has gone super well and In just 3-4 days you can live your life totally normal. I already have friends who have seen my results that are going to Dr. Simon now.
I completely recommend this location & Dr. Simon Moradian. The entire staff was extremely welcoming, friendly, and informative. Dr Simon listened to all my questions & concerns, he gave his recommendation while still listening to what I wanted done. I am very pleased with my surgery, and the results are better than I thought they would be! 100% recommend and will be coming back if I ever want anything more.
I've lived in Chicago for 20 years, and have visited a handful of different med spas and have been under the care of a couple of other plastice surgeons in the Chciago Metro area. However, no experience was as wonderful as mine with Dr. Simon at Northwestern. I've lost and gained quite a bit of weight over the last 15 years or so and decided to have chin lipo, and couldn't be happier. I feel and look amazing, and will not go back to another Doctor now. His PA MoniKa is equally as lovely, and caring as Dr. Moradian himself. I would recommend Dr. Moradian, his staff, and his practice to everyone I know!
Five stars is not enough. I came to Dr. Moradian for an upper bleph - my results were phenomenal. I didn't want to look surprised or crazy; I wanted to look like I got a good night's sleep. And that is exactly what he delivered. He and NSPS also went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable. Dr. Moradian is truly a talented surgeon and I was lucky to find him.
I visited Dr Fine and his team after a failed breast reconstruction after being treated for cancer with mastectomy, chemo and radiation. From the first visit, there were noticeable differences between my prior surgeon and him. He and his team are empathetic and make their patients feel at ease and cared for. At each visit, he and his team have spent a lot of time with me. The visits never feel rushed. At my first visit, he looked at my infected reconstructed breast with an exposed implant and calmly explained what was necessary to fix it. He then explained the procedure he thought would be helpful and showed me before and after pictures of patients who had undergone the suggested surgery. The end result was gorgeous, by the way, in all of these pictures---even in post radiation patients. In this visit alone, he spent more time with me than my prior surgeon had spent with me over multiple visits. He answered all my very detailed questions. In my first visit with my prior surgeon, before my mastectomy, my husband and I were left alone in an exam room for about an hour with a saline-filled implant and silicone-filled implant on the counter to look at. The surgeon I went to before spent about 20 minutes with me in that visit and did not go into detail. The choices presented to me were implant reconstruction with saline- or silicone-filled implants or an abdominal flap procedure that takes 2-4 months to recover from. I am very career-oriented and don't have 2 months to take off of work. Dr Fine, on the other hand, gave me the option of a latissimus dorsi flap with a significantly shorter recovery time, lower complication rate, and better aesthetic result. He gives you his honest opinion based on 30 years of experience. He tells you the hard truths: such as that 50% of implant reconstructions fail after radiation therapy. I wish I would have known that before I started on this journey because I would have made very different choices. The icing on the cake was when he took out the infected implant in his office, which makes a woman feel really terrible and ugly and scared, and his very kind PA told me I have beautiful eyes. Wow. What a caring team.
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Am I A Candidate for A Facelift or Neck Lift?
If you're considering a facelift or neck lift, the key factors for candidacy involve your specific concerns, overall health, and expectations. Facelift surgery is ideal for individuals seeking to tighten visible skin laxity in areas like the cheeks, under-eye, and jawline, with techniques tailored to different age groups and skin conditions. Skin elasticity plays a crucial role, as does being in good health, refraining from smoking, and maintaining realistic goals for the outcome. On the other hand, a neck lift is often sought by those frustrated with sagging or hanging skin along the neckline caused by factors like aging, gravity, or weight fluctuations. For individuals with stable weight who are bothered by loose skin, wrinkles, and lines in this area, neck lift surgery, which involves skin excision and tightening, may provide a more youthful, refined appearance.
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Should I get a neck lift or liposuction?
Based on your needs and goals, you may want to get a neck lift with surgical liposuction. This may be best if you have both excessive skin and fat pockets in your neck. Our Med Spa Team will help you choose whether a neck lift, lipo, or both should be included in your surgical plan during your consultation.
Will I have visible scars?
A neck lift starts with an incision beneath the chin and two more near the ears. These are placed so they are very difficult for others to see. Our Med Spa Team tries very hard during your surgery to avoid visible scarring. You will also be given scar management instructions, which will help your incisions heal thin and flat.
What about wrinkle fillers and relaxers over facelift surgery?
Injectable wrinkle fillers and relaxers have become more popular to refresh the face. Sometimes known as a liquid facelift, injectable wrinkle treatments can give early signs of aging; however, the results are temporary. A facelift can produce more dramatic improvements than injectables, with results that can last for a long time. Ask Our Med Spa Team about nonsurgical wrinkle treatments during your consultation.
Rediscover Your Natural Beauty
Say goodbye to signs of aging and hello to a younger, confident look with facelift and neck lift surgery at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery. Whether you are interested in surgical or nonsurgical treatments, our team is here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Schedule a consultation at our plastic surgery practice in Chicago, IL to discover how we can help you look and feel refreshed.