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Facelift Plastic SurgeryPerformed by double board-certified surgeon Dr. Edwin Williams
Begin Your Journey
The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams in Latham, New York, offers state-of-the-art, individualized facelift surgery options that give patients beautiful, natural results right here in the Capital Region.
What is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a plastic surgery procedure that improves signs of aging in the face and neck.
The term “facelift” is broad in the sense that it encompasses a wide range of procedures used to improve the look of the lower-third or two-thirds of the face and neck.
The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams offers patients several types of customized facelift options tailored to each patient’s desired results.
Dr. Williams has created a specific approach to the deep plane facelift, which he has perfected over the years and has shared with other surgeons in the United States and internationally. This procedure restores the cheek area back to its original position and improves the hollowness in the lower eyelid. Dr. Williams employs a balanced approach to the mid and lower face and customizes every procedure to each individual patient.
Am I a candidate for a facelift?
Dr. Edwin Williams: Facial Plastic Surgery Expert
Dr. Edwin Williams, M.D., FACS is a seasoned veteran in the field of cosmetic surgery with 25 years of experience who has performed thousands of facelifts during his longstanding career.
Dr. Williams was voted by his peers in 2015-2016 to serve as President of The Academy for Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons.
On the subject of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Williams is a nationally and internationally recognized educator and speaker who often gives guest lectures and authors peer-reviewed cosmetic surgery publications.
Cost of a facelift
The estimated cost of a facelift can vary depending upon each patient’s individual needs and is evaluated by Dr. Williams during the consultation. The fees vary between $18,000 and $40,000.
At the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams, we offer a variety of payment plans and options for our patients.
During the consultation, patients have a chance to talk with our patient concierges to discuss the cost of a facelift.
Schedule a Facelift Consultation
Call us today at (518) 786-7000A facelift consultation appointment typically takes place a month or two before the scheduled facelift procedure and offers an opportunity for both the doctor and patient to ask any questions they may have, including discussing results and recovery.
To learn more about facelift surgery and schedule a consultation, book an appointment online or call the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams at (518) 786-7000.
Facelift Recovery: What to Expect
During the consultation and before facelift surgery, we spend time with our patients to ensure they understand what to expect in recovery and post-operative care instructions.
After facelift surgery, patients are typically in very minimal discomfort. Full recovery takes about two weeks.
Day 1 & 2 After Facelift Surgery
Patients return to the office the first, third, and seventh day after surgery.
The day after facelift surgery, the dressing applied in the operating room is removed. The incisions are cleaned and a gentle, lighter dressing is reapplied.
The third day after facelift surgery, patients’ light dressing is removed. Patients can resume normal showering after this time.
One Week After Facelift Surgery
If a patient works from home or behind a computer, they are often able to resume working after approximately three days.
Around six to seven days after facelift surgery, the sutures are removed.
Two Weeks After Facelift Surgery
The main concern we hear from our patients is that their neck feels “tight”. This happens because the soft tissues get resuspended during facelift surgery. This will resolve itself after about two weeks.
Patients recovering from facelift surgery can expect to have some soft tissue swelling within the face. This mostly decreases after two weeks, but it can take up to two months for the swelling to fully disappear. The full result can take up to a year.
Light bruising is certainly possible, but most patients can camouflage the bruising with makeup. Any bruising should disappear after about two weeks.
We encourage patients to get out of the house and take light walks, even the first day or two after surgery.
One Month After Facelift Surgery
We ask our patients to return to our office about one month after surgery, where we can analyze results and review the before and after photos.
What is a Facelift Consultation?
A facelift consultation is an opportunity for patients to meet with a facial plastic surgeon and discuss their problem areas and surgical goals.
At the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams, Dr. Williams makes it a priority to align patients’ anticipated facelift results with realistic, attainable outcomes.
Just like each face is different and unique, so is each facelift.
During a consultation, patients can discuss their desired areas of improvements, including jawline, midface, jowls, and neck.
Using computer-generated imagery (CGI), Dr. Williams will provide patients with visual images of projected facelift results, aligning anticipated results with realistic outcomes.
During the consultation, Dr. Williams also evaluates volume loss where facial tissue has settled to recommend which of the four types of facelifts will best suit the patient’s needs.
Additional procedures that can be performed concurrently to assist in reducing the signs of aging, like blepharoplasty, brow lift, fat transfers, and chemical peels are discussed during the consultation.
Medical history will be reviewed along with a surgical plan before facelift surgery is scheduled.
Depending on the type of anesthesia patients are recommended to have, laboratory tests may be required.
Once patients decide to schedule a facelift surgery, they will meet with a cosmetic nurse specialist at the Plastic Surgery Center at Williams to discuss pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
During this time, patients are encouraged to ask any questions.
"I was referred to Dr Williams by some of the staff at my dermatologist office who have had plastic surgery with him. I came in for a consult and felt at home. He is so genuine, and truly cared about what was best for me. Not to mention that he had years of experience doing only facial surgery! I knew I was in good hands and trusted him and his staff. I had a face and neck lift and my results are amazing, I'm so happy that I chose him as my surgeon, it's a big decision and I would recommend Dr. Williams to all who are considering.
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- Cheri
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in having Facelift surgery, but have some questions? Find answers to the most common questions our patients have during their consultation.
