Lower FaceLift
Facelift in Tucson: Look as Vibrant as You Feel
Experience and Precision You Can Trust of Harvard Trained Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Maloney Jr.
A facelift can help you rediscover a more youthful appearance and boost your confidence as you begin to experience the common signs of aging. When you are considering this surgery, it is essential to choose a surgeon who is highly specialized in this procedure and can deliver the most natural looking results. Done right, it can correct sagging jowls and loose skin of the face, without that “worked on” appearance.
Dr. Maloney performs three to four face lifts a week, roughly 175 face lift procedures a year. This is a significantly higher number than an average plastic surgeon who might perform one to two a month. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Maloney has developed a technique to minimize recovery time, minimize the risks and optimize results. Most of the time, surgery can be performed safely and pain free without the need for general anesthesia.
Patient Transformation: What a Facelift Can Do
Restore Confidence with Our Expert Surgeon
What is a facelift
During this surgery, Dr. Maloney will reposition or remove excess skin, muscle, fat, and connective tissues to tighten the skin and make the face appear younger. Surgery may be recommended if you have:
- Sagging or relaxed skin on your face.
- Drooping skin, called jowls, on your cheeks or jaws.
- A double chin, or loose skin and extra fat in the neck.
Is a facelift right for you?
This won’t change your features or the overall appearance of your face, or prevent further signs of aging. Instead, it will help you achieve a more youthful, natural look so that you can restore your confidence and feel amazing at any age.
Facelift Surgery Offers Many Benefits, but There Are Risks as Well
How a Facelift Can Help
For many patients, the most significant benefit is improved confidence and self-esteem. Turning back the clock on your appearance can give you that undeniable glow that will have others taking notice. After a facelift, you will see reduced or eliminated jowls, less excess skin around the chin and neck, and an overall more youthful appearance in your face.
Know the Potential Risks
As with any plastic surgery procedure, there are risks. Dr. Maloney and his team will go over all these risks with you at both of your pre-surgical consultations and again on the day of your procedure. The risks are rare, but might include:
- Unsatisfactory result/ need for additional surgery
- Infection
- Wound healing issues
- Hematomas
- Changes in skin sensation or numbness
- Facial nerve injury
- Temporary or permanent hair loss at the incision sites
- Scarring
- Prolonged swelling
Begin Your Transformation with a Consultation
As a leading plastic surgery practice in Tucson, we have developed a consultation process that allows patients to feel comfortable and gain a complete understanding of the surgeries they want.
When you meet Dr. Maloney, he will ask you about your perception of issues regarding your appearance, as well as your needs and goals. Dr. Maloney can determine if you’re a good candidate and may recommend other plastic surgery procedures to complement your procedure, like fat grafting, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, or laser resurfacing.
Dr. Maloney will go over every step of the procedure, so you know what to expect. He will explain the different types of procedures: to help you make an informed decision about your procedure.
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Improve the Results of Your Surgery with the Right Preparation
Three weeks pre-surgery
If you smoke, you need to stop smoking. You should also stop taking aspirin and other blood thinning medications. You will come in for another consultation with our team, and you may be given prescriptions to fill before the plastic surgery procedure. We will need to review any medications, supplements, and vitamins you’re currently taking.
24 hours before surgery
Confirm you have picked up all of your prescribed prescriptions for surgery. Get a good night’s sleep. Wash your face and hair with an antimicrobial soap.
Day of surgery
Make sure you have a reliable ride to and from the procedure. Take any prescribed pain medications as directed in your pre-op instructions. Do not wear lotions, deodorant, makeup, jewelry, or nail polish. Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to take off and put on.
Dr. Maloney will confirm the surgical plan with you just before surgery and answer any remaining questions. He will also confirm your cell phone number and send you a text so you have his personal cell phone number, which you may use for any questions or concerns after hours. He will also send you a text or call you the night of surgery to check on you.
24 hours post-surgery
Someone will need to stay with you for the first 24 hours post-surgery. You will also need a ride to our office the day after surgery (or Monday if surgery is on a Friday) to have our team check your incisions and have your surgical drain tube removed.
One to three weeks post-surgery
You will need to take 10 days to three weeks off work depending on the type of procedure you have. Most people are back to 100% in about 3 months. Plan accordingly for large events such as weddings or big vacations. Sleep with your head elevated for the first few days to reduce bruising and swelling. Stay hydrated and take over the counter stool softener to prevent constipation.
Schedule a Consultation with Our Plastic Surgeon in Tucson
Call us today to schedule a consultation with our Harvard-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Maloney. We will evaluate your overall health and goals and determine if you’re a good candidate for a facelift or other types of plastic surgery in Tucson. With decades of experience and countless surgeries performed, Dr. Maloney is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results.
READY TO BEGIN?
Dr. Maloney’s consultations are in two parts. The first part is the virtual consultation where you will fill out some basic information such as the procedure you are interested in having performed, and you will upload a front and side view photo. Dr. Maloney will review these and determine if you are potentially a surgical candidate as well as give you pricing. After this portion is complete, you will come in for the in-person consultation to discuss your goals and the surgery in greater detail.
START YOUR VIRTUAL CONSULTATION WITH DR MALONEY
If you have not received a response within 3 business days, please call our office, as we typically respond within this time frame.
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