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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Facelift North Carolina by Summit Plastic Surgery & Derm: Ricciardelli Edward J MD

Facelift Wilmington, NY | Summit Plastic Surgery & Derm: Ricciardelli Edward J MD

Facelift Procedures in Wilmington, NY | Summit Plastic Surgery & Derm

Understanding Facelift Surgery: Restoring Youthful Appearance

Facelift remains one of the most common plastic surgical procedures performed by Dr. Ricciardelli. The comprehensive procedure involves removing and tightening excess skin on the jawline and neckline while restoring cheek volume to take years off a patient's appearance.

Surgical Approach and Technique

The goal of a facelift extends beyond simple skin tightening. Dr. Ricciardelli focuses on:

  • Elevating underlying muscle and soft tissue
  • Achieving a natural, refreshed look
  • Addressing individual aging patterns

Ideal Candidates for Facelift

Most facelift candidates are between forty and sixty years old, though successful procedures can be performed on patients in their seventies and eighties. Key considerations include bone structure and skin elasticity.

Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation Options

Summit Plastic Surgery offers multiple facial enhancement procedures that can be combined with a facelift, including:

  • Eyelid lift
  • Brow lift
  • Neck liposuction
  • Chin augmentation
  • Laser skin resurfacing

Surgical Expectations and Recovery

The facelift procedure typically takes approximately two hours and is performed in an AAAASF certified operating suite. Most patients can return to work within seven days and begin light exercise after two weeks.

Why Choose Summit Plastic Surgery for Your Facelift

  • Over 25 years of facial surgery experience
  • Board-certified in head, neck, and facial surgery
  • Personalized surgical approach
  • Meticulous surgical techniques

For more information about Facelift in Wilmington, NY, submit an enquiry to Summit Plastic Surgery & Derm: Ricciardelli Edward J MD.

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Reviews (5)

Megan R. Ward
March 19, 2025
After reading the previous review and having a horrible experience myself, I'd never recommend anyone let this man touch your face. He should be ashamed of himself. Ariel, if you see this please reach out to me.
Ariel S.
November 18, 2024
I had a bad experience getting my rhinoplasty from Dr. Ricciardelli. I had the procedure done April 3rd of 2023, so it's been over a year and a half and I am very unsatisfied with the results. My nose had no crookedness before but now my septum is wavy and thick with scar tissue. Very asymmetrical. One of my nostrils is now significantly smaller than the other. I told Dr. R about how I wasn't as satisfied as I had hoped and he told me for a year to wait for the swelling to go down, which wasn't my main concern, then told me to use Flonase allergy spray. When I started crying because my concerns were avoided and I was frustrated about it all, he told me to LOOK INTO COUNCELING. He even finally agreed it was crooked but tried to tell me it already was before. That was hard to hear and its a shame that he treated me like that after he messed up my nose. I have not gone back to get it fixed there because he said the procedure would be of no cost but the anesthetics would cost thousands. Not risking him making it worse. The nurses and front staff are nice at least.
Michelle Mcneill
April 17, 2024
I can’t say enough about the positive experience we had with Dr. Ricciardelli. I had a very bad scar on my stomach from a previous abdominal surgery and he made it look amazing. He and his team treated me with the upmost compassion and made me feel like what I wanted was going to be top priority. Dr Ricciardelli is a gifted surgeon and is at the top of his field. Thank you for changing my life.
Donna Carey Abrams
April 12, 2023
I saw Dr. Ricciardelli in Supply and Wilmington for a melanoma surgery on my face. He felt like a friend who was genuinely interested in my care and outcome. Even more than me. I only cared about getting the melanoma out of there whereas he also cared about the scarring afterwards. Allison and all the other staff were great as well. They all made me feel genuinely cared for.
Jan R
February 7, 2023
Very poor bedside manner but he has all the credentials to conduct cosmetic/plastic surgery. Brace yourself for his detachment.