Why Choose Dr. Baker for Your Facelift?

Facelift with Dr. Stephan Baker in Miami, FL

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephan Baker is a facelift expert who focuses on providing natural-looking results in a safe and supportive environment. He has trained extensively in facial plastic surgery and works with each patient individually to achieve their goals. Patients can feel confident in Dr. Baker’s skills and rest assured that he will recommend the most appropriate procedure depending on their goals. To schedule a Miami Facelift consultation, call (305) 381-8837.

Miami Facelift Surgeon Dr. Stephan Baker

Rewind the Effects of Time

What is a facelift?

A facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, addresses signs of aging in the middle and lower regions of the face. This includes the cheeks, jowls, and everything in between. Most facelift doctors typically include a neck lift to ensure that both the face and neck appear consistent and rejuvenated. The facelift procedure involves tightening the sagging, underlying facial structures and muscles, resolving and redistributing unwanted facial fat deposits, and removing excess skin for a tighter, smoother, younger look. Since everyone ages a little bit differently and has different aesthetic concerns, the procedure is customized to meet each patient's unique needs.

Facelift at Dr. Baker in Miami

Plastic surgeon Dr. Stephan Baker knows the toll the Florida sun and beach time can take on his patients’ skin. He is proud to offer natural-looking facelift results to men and women who want to look younger and feel more confident in their daily lives and strives to deliver the best facelift Miami has to offer. A facelift with Dr. Baker allows patients to achieve more youthful contours and smoother, tighter facial skin.

How Much?

What is the Cost of a Facelift?

The national average cost of a facelift varies significantly, typically ranging from $7,000 to $15,000, depending on numerous patient-specific factors. This procedure generally includes tightening underlying facial tissues, removing excess skin, and repositioning facial contours to enhance a more youthful appearance. When you meet with Dr. Baker, a double-board certified Plastic Surgeon, during your consultation, he will evaluate your desired outcomes and current facial structure in detail. He will provide a thorough explanation of the procedure, outline what you can expect during and after the surgery, and discuss the anticipated costs involved.

Facelift Preparation and Procedure

Preparing for Facelift Surgery

Dr. Baker gives all his Miami facelift patients detailed pre and post-operative instructions that should be followed closely. Before surgery, patients should make some lifestyle changes and prepare for the recovery period, which can last a few weeks. The use of nicotine products can greatly increase the chances of complications and will need to be stopped at least three to six months before the surgery. Additionally, patients will need to stop taking certain prescription and over-the-counter medications (including aspirin and ibuprofen), as well as some supplements, about two weeks before the procedure. The night before surgery, patients will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight, as doing so can cause discomfort when general anesthesia is used. They will also need to arrange for a ride to and from the surgery center, as they will not be able to drive during the first week of recovery.

The Facelift Procedure

Dr. Baker is a highly skilled plastic surgeon who creates personalized surgical plans based on the patient’s individual needs and goals. This same-day surgery is completed using a combination of general and local anesthesia in a hospital-accredited outpatient surgery center. Most facelift procedures, whether performed with or without a neck lift, require the use of general anesthesia for the patient’s safety. Once the patient is asleep, Dr. Baker makes the incisions around the ears and hairline to access the underlying facial tissues, often known as the SMAS. He then tightens these structures and redistributes or removes fat deposits for a smooth and youthful contour. Before closing the incisions and placing dressings, he trims excess skin for a naturally lifted look. A facelift (without the neck) takes about two hours but may take four hours or longer if the procedure includes a neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, or other complementary procedure. Patients can be picked up at the hospital - outpatient facility - after their facelift and do not need to spend the night.

Comprehensive Benefits

How does a facelift work?

Cosmetic issues like sagging skin and wrinkles happen to everyone eventually. Time, gravity, sun damage, and other factors age the skin and cause us to look tired, worried, and much older than we feel. While there are many non-surgical options for improving signs of aging, nothing beats the long-lasting results of a facelift when it comes to revitalizing and rejuvenating the face. Patients often come to our Miami practice for a facelift because what they see in the mirror doesn’t match how they feel on the inside. They want to look and feel energized and youthful and may want to boost their confidence in the workplace or when looking for love. If you feel like signs of aging are holding you back in some way, a facelift could be a good option for you. A facelift can correct many common issues:

Sagging skin, muscles, and fatty tissue in the face, jowls, and neck
Lines and deep wrinkles
Changes in skin tone and texture
Loss of volume in the cheeks or under-eyes

Dramatic Results

Benefits of a Facelift

If you’re looking for dramatic results and a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance, a facelift may be the best option for you. No other procedure can create such comprehensive skin-tightening results and turn back the clock on facial aging as effectively as a facelift. It’s also a low-maintenance rejuvenation option since the results can last for ten years or more. Benefits include:

A youthful, rested appearance
Tighter skin
Reduction in wrinkles and jowls

Improved facial contours
Even distribution of facial fat
Improved confidence and self-esteem

Candidates for Facelift Surgery

The best candidates for facelift surgery are men and women with moderate to severe sagging skin and wrinkles in their midface and lower face who want to look younger and more refreshed. Male and female facelifts are performed a bit differently but have similar goals. Dr. Baker gives patients an unbiased recommendation about their candidacy during a private consultation. Because the facelift procedure is fairly invasive, patients must be healthy before undergoing elective plastic surgery. They should also be non-smokers or willing to quit well in advance of the surgery.

Facelift Recovery, Results, and Aftercare

Immediately After Facelift Surgery

Patients can be driven home shortly after waking up from the anesthesia. Our expert staff will provide you with detailed care instructions to prevent infection, maximize comfort, and ensure that you achieve the best results.

The First 24 to 48 Hours After Your Surgery

Patients should rest as much as possible in the first few days after facelift surgery. We recommend Tylenol or prescription pain medication to relieve any discomfort.

The First 2 Weeks After Facelift Surgery

Patients will usually need to take two to three weeks off after a facelift before they can return to work. Dr. Baker will examine the surgical site in his office every few days for the first two weeks to ensure that you are healing well. Swelling and bruising will be present. Elevate your head while sleeping. Avoid strenuous exercise during your recovery for the first two weeks, and avoid direct sun exposure.

Maintaining your Facelift Results

Practicing good skin care will help you maintain the results of your facelift. Wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking will all help your skin stay youthful and glowing for years to come.

What are some possible facelift side effects, risks, or complications?

Like all surgical procedures, a facelift does involve some risks and side effects. Swelling and bruising are universal and disappear gradually throughout the recovery process. More serious complications may rarely occur and can include:

Bleeding
Infection
Skin compromise
Facial nerve injury

Patients can minimize the risks by choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon and by following all pre and post-operative instructions.

What’s the right age for a facelift?

There is no “right” age for a facelift. Candidates for this procedure are men and women who want to look younger and have significant sagging skin and wrinkles in the lower two-thirds of the face. The pace of the aging process varies greatly depending on genetics, lifestyle, and environment.

Do I really need a facelift? Won’t a non-surgical treatment work just as well?

Many of our facelift patients question why they should choose surgical procedures when non-surgical options have become so effective. In some cases, choosing a non-surgical option makes more sense than going with a full facelift. For early signs of aging, it’s just not necessary to undergo an invasive cosmetic surgery procedure. For patients with more extensive signs of aging, however, non-surgical solutions often aren’t sufficient to help them reach their goals. Surgical procedures like a facelift or a brow lift offer more dramatic, long-lasting results. If you have more significant sagging skin and wrinkles, surgery may be the only way to reach your aesthetic goals.

Will I look fake after a facelift?

This classic plastic surgery procedure used to be very “cookie cutter” and would often result in artificial results. Today, however, facelift techniques have evolved, and the surgery is now customized to suit the patient’s individual needs. This results in a much more natural appearance and better results for patients.

Will anyone notice my facelift scars?

Plastic surgery incisions are made strategically to minimize visibility. After you have healed and have given your scars time to fade, they should not be noticeable around your ears and in your hairline. It is important to avoid sun exposure during recovery and to use adequate sun protection to avoid skin darkening after surgery.

How can I make my results last as long as possible?

A healthy lifestyle, including avoiding nicotine products, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and using sun protection, can prolong facelift results and promote long-lasting rejuvenation. You may also want to talk with Dr. Baker about treatments that could extend the life of your facelift, such as microneedling.

What facelift office is near me?

Dr. Stephan Baker offers a facelift among its services and is conveniently located at 3850 Bird Road, Suite 702, Miami, FL 33146.

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Achieve your goals with Dr. Stephan Baker

Dr. Baker offers an inimitable treatment experience with a highly personalized, precision-based approach. With extreme dedication, Dr. Baker takes the time to ensure that every detail of your treatment is designed uniquely for you with optimal safety, effectiveness, and compassion. Take the first step toward your best possible outcome by scheduling your in-office or virtual consultation with Dr. Baker today.

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