About Facelifts
Technically known as a rhytidectomy, a facelift rejuvenates the mid-to-lower face and neck. It can correct mid-face sagging, deep creases under the eyes, deep creases between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds), jowls due to loss of muscle tone, sagging/excess areas of fat, and loose skin and fat under the chin and jaw. Our team has decades of experience and has dedicated his career to providing his Lake Oswego, OR patients with the most natural, appealing results through his facelifts. When performed at Petroff Center Plastic Surgery and Medi-Spa, a facelift can make our patients look years younger without an "obviously operated on" appearance. We encourage candidates to discuss their options with Dr. Mark A. Petroff or Dr. Brian Scott by scheduling a consult today.
Dr. Petroff and Dr. Scott also perform brow lift surgery and neck lifts for patients who have sagging brows or loose skin in the neck area. While these treatments can be performed alone, Our surgeons often incorporate them in with their facelift procedures. By addressing the upper face with brow lift surgery, the mid-face with the latest facelift techniques, and a neck lift for a tighter neck and smoother lower face, outcomes reveal an overall rejuvenated facial appearance from top to bottom.
Ideal Candidates
The best candidates for facelift surgery:
- Have aged skin with lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin
- Have realistic expectations
- Desire a long-term, natural-looking solution
- Are in overall good health
What to Expect
Our team primarily performs a deep plane facelift, which experts agree yields the most natural, ideal, and long-lasting result. Facelifts are performed in our state-of-the-art surgery center, where we utilize local anesthesia with IV sedation. The procedure takes about 3 hours to perform. It will include muscle or “SMAS” repositioning, fat sculpting, as well as trimming and redraping of the skin. It allows for the optimal repositioning of both skin and muscle so there is no tension left on the skin. With this technique, Dr. Petroff or Dr. Scott are able to produce a result that will hold up for 10 or more years. The incision begins in the temporal hairline and travels along the anatomic boundaries of the ear and hairlines. Sometimes, another small incision is made under the chin. The incisions are closed with fine sutures, and scars are hidden in the hairline where they are generally undetectable.
Facelift Reviews
Dr Petroff is one of the top facial reconstructive surgeons in the country and why I chose to have him do a full face and neck lift; my results are complete perfection
Stunning results! Incredible experience! Painless facelift with amazing results. Best thing I’ve ever done. Thank you Dr Petroff and your amazing staff!
The nurses, support staff, and Dr. Petroff were amazing every step of the way, from my first appointment through facial surgery and beyond. Highly recommend The Petroff Center. In August of 2023, I had a brow lift with facelift done by Dr. Petroff. The outcome is fantastic. Not only am I a younger looking me, but the facelift reconstructed a scar on my face that I'd lived with for 10 years. In 2013, my ENT doctor discovered a tumor in my salivary gland. The tumor had to be surgically removed from my left parotid salivary gland. While the tumor removal was successful, it left a deep indentation on my face, just in front of my left ear; in addition, I developed a condition called Frey's Syndrome due to trauma to the auriculotemporal nerve. This means that when I ate, or even thought about food, I experienced intense gustatory sweating from the parotidectomy surgical scar. Basically, the nerve would produce moisture (sweat) on the facial scar when I was supposed to be salivating. Yikes! (Napkins came in very handy!) Well, the amazing miracle is that Dr. Petroff filled the scar indentation in front of my ear by recruting fat from my lower jawline. And, at the same time, he removed the area of skin and damagerd nerve that cause the Frey's Syndrome. I three months post facial surgery and I am so happy about having plastic surgery at the Petroff Center. I just wish I'd done it sooner!
Everyone is so wonderful. From Dr Scott, Christy the nurse, and all staff members are very patient and answer all of your questions. Very, very professional and accommodating.
My first encounter with Petroff Center was in 2011. As Mother of the Bride I wanted to look my best. Fast forward to 2024, I desired to have my face and neck improved for a more youthful appearance. Dr Petroff and staff provide a “First Class Experience.” I am a OR RN of 20 + years and most important to me was having the best surgeon and staff in an accredited surgery center. Dr Petroff is a gifted and talented world class surgeon. Patients are fortunate to have him practice here in the Pacific NW. Dr Petroff is humble in manner and good listener to his patients and their expectations. Staff from anesthesia, nurses and office are outstanding and the entire experience is well orchestrated and executed. For the best experience in achieving your desired expectations,I highly recommend Petroff Center!
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Average Procedure Time
3 hours
Post-op Follow-up
1 and 2 Weeks
Anticipated Results
After a facelift, a dressing will be placed over the surgical site, and it will be replaced during the initial follow-up visit. It’s normal to experience pain and discomfort, which can be alleviated with medication prescribed by our surgeon. There should also be an expectation of swelling and bruising for up to 2 weeks after surgery. After about 2 weeks, most patients can resume normal activities like going back to work and exercising. After about 3 weeks, patients should notice the dramatic and natural results of the surgery. While facelifts offer long-term solutions, just like any other surgery, the effects are not permanent since the face will continue to naturally age. However, a patient will still look younger compared to if he or she never had the surgery.
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Look Younger Today
You can turn back the hands of time successfully with a facelift surgery. The procedure can address all the tell-tale signs of aging, such as lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin. Give our office a call today to inquire about a facelift from Dr. Petroff or Dr. Scott.
