To redraw the oval of the face;
Correcting contours and volumes that characterize the face;
Tightening up loose tissues of the neck;
Renovating the prominence of essential features of the cheekbones, cheeks, temples, forehead, jawline, and sagging nasolabial folds;
Removing the excess skin with precision.

The goal of Dr. Shaer’s technique for this surgery is to give the aging patient’s face a long-lasting tightly lifted and filled healthy natural appearance rather than the old techniques of the “stretched and pulled” look. He aims for the “flawless yet natural” appeal.

The facelift is most often accompanied by Botox injections, especially at the forehead aspect and around the sides of the eyes (“Crow’s feet”) to correct the most marked wrinkles, as well as fine fillers in the wrinkled region of the lips. Other procedures that may be done at the same time of a facelift for complete facial rejuvenation may include the eyelids (blepharoplasty), brow lift, neck lift and liposuction, or fat-transfer / hyaluronic acid filling to restore lost volume of the face.

The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia for more stable efficiency to achieve more suitable patient comfort and surgical performance, however local anesthesia may be used in some cases including short-scar mini-lift procedures.

The incision / scar-line: Preserving the existing hairline is key to a natural result :

• There is minimal visible scarring;

• The incisions are hidden within the natural curvatures of the ear;

• In the front part of the incision, it follows the shape of the ear and goes behind the prominence in front of the ear canal, called the tragus;

• Behind the ear, the incision is tucked into the crease of the ear and then curves along the posterior hairline behind the ear;

• This allows for the maximum removal of excess lax skin of the neck, without removing hair.

Post-operative Recovery:

• No drains are necessary after surgery with his advanced technique.

• A gentle compressive dressing will be wrapped around the face and neck for the first night or two after the procedure.

• Pain is minimal and controlled with pain-killers.

• All sutures are removed after 10 – 14 days.

• Bruising and swelling are moderate and will reduce daily for 7 – 14 days

• Patients usually return to normal nonstrenuous daily activities after two weeks and sports activities after one month.