Facelift in Ann Arbor, MI | Pierre Lapaine MD

Understanding Facial Aging and Facelift Surgery

Facial aging is a complex process affecting skin texture, volume, and tissue position. As time progresses, individuals experience wrinkle deepening, volume loss, and soft tissue descent, creating aesthetic concerns that may benefit from surgical intervention.

Key Facial Aging Changes

• Skin collagen and elastin reduction
• Facial fat pad volume decrease
• Soft tissue ptosis and sagging
• Jawline and neck contour changes

Facelift Surgical Approach

A comprehensive facelift addresses multiple facial aging components through strategic surgical techniques. Board-certified plastic surgeons customize procedures to individual anatomical needs, focusing on natural-looking rejuvenation.

Surgical Techniques

• SMAS layer repositioning
• Excess skin removal
• Vertical tissue elevation
• Minimal tension closure

Candidacy for Facelift Surgery

Ideal candidates demonstrate moderate to significant facial aging signs, including jowl formation, neck laxity, and volume loss. Patients should be in good general health and have realistic aesthetic expectations.

Candidate Characteristics

• Age range: 40-70 years
• Good overall health
• Non-smokers
• Realistic aesthetic goals

Recovery and Results

Facelift recovery typically spans 1-2 weeks, with patients experiencing gradual aesthetic refinement. Most individuals can resume normal activities within 10-14 days, with continued improvement over several months.

Recovery Guidelines

• Avoid strenuous activities for 3 weeks
• Maintain head elevation
• Follow post-operative instructions
• Attend scheduled follow-up appointments

For more information about Facelift in Ann Arbor, MI, submit an enquiry to Pierre Lapaine MD.