The weekend/neck facelift combines two techniques in one procedure to address both the jaw line and the neck tissue. The tissue is elevated and returned to where it belongs without putting tension on the overlying skin or incision.
Patients often ask how long the results from this facelift can last, and the answer to this is simple: We typically see patients return after about 10 years to have a modified version of this procedure done. What we generally see at this time are patients who are still looking better 10 years later than they did 10 years prior. These lasting results are seen in patients who lead a healthy lifestyle.
The weekend/neck facelift is completed using a combination of local and general anesthesia. Having Dr. Williams, who exclusively operates on the face, and a highly specialized team assisting in surgery typically results in less swelling and bruising for the patient. There is a 10- to 14-day recovery period after this procedure.
To perform the procedure, incisions made are similar to the extended weekend facelift except the incisions get slightly longer extending into the hairline. Sometimes an incision is made under the chin. Several different combinations of techniques are used to achieve the desired outcome for each individual patient depending on his or her needs and expectations.
Chin augmentation, liposuction and buccal fat removal are some of the more common techniques used in conjunction with this procedure.