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Still You. Just Younger.
A facelift unlocks younger facial tone and proportions for individuals who are experiencing sagging and loss of tautness, particularly in the lower half of the face. Selecting an experienced surgeon can ensure you get the most graceful, natural-looking results possible. Dr. Godek, at The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement in New Jersey, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a depth of experience performing complex procedures on the face and body. If you want to reduce facial sagging and are considering a facelift New Jersey experts at our practice are ready to help you explore your options. Should you choose us for your procedure, we promise to craft results that make you feel beautiful, vibrant, and fresh-faced for years into the future.
Sleek Self-Esteem
As we get older, skin loses its elasticity, muscles slacken, and as a result, wrinkles and jowls begin to form. Facelift surgery is a cosmetic procedure designed to treat all of these concerns through the removal of excess skin and the lifting and tightening of tissue in both the face and neck. When performed safely and properly by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, the final outcome can be a smooth, refreshed, and rejuvenated facial appearance with natural-looking results.
Facelift at The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement
The team at The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement is proud to offer facelift surgery, as it is one of the most powerful tools available to plastic surgeons for the purpose of reversing visible signs of facial aging. To learn more about this popular procedure, we encourage you to browse through the detailed information provided below. If you have further questions, or if you are interested in facelift surgery and are ready to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to contact The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement today.
Enhancement in Every Dimension
The goal of facelift surgery is to make you look younger, not different. Tailored to your unique needs and desires, with a facelift New Jersey patients can experience a customized procedure to help achieve their aesthetic goals, like:
In contrast to what many believe, facelift surgery does not directly address the upper third of the face. As a result, patients who also have aesthetic concerns pertaining to the eyes or forehead region may benefit from combining their facelift procedure with blepharoplasty or a brow lift surgery for more comprehensive rejuvenation.
Facelift surgery can be a great option for many women and men seeking to address signs of aging in both the face and neck. Good candidates are typically those experiencing one or more of the following concerns:
In addition to being bothered by at least one of the issues above, at our practice in New Jersey Facelift candidates must be in relatively good health, have no unmanaged medical conditions, and have realistic expectations for surgery. Smokers must also quit smoking at least two weeks prior to the procedure, ideally having no intention of continuing after treatment.
Enhance Your Aesthetic
Yes! Combining a facelift with additional enhancements can create naturally beautiful results. Procedures like an eyelid lift to brighten the eye area, neck lifts to refine the jawline, or brow lifts to add subtle lift to the brows work especially well. You might also consider injectables or laser resurfacing to restore lost volume and refine skin texture. Dr. Godek takes a holistic, individualized approach, designing a plan that aligns perfectly with your vision.
In some cases, when undergoing a facelift New Jersey patients that visit us may also benefit from a facial fat grafting procedure that can be added to the facelift treatment plan. Also referred to as “fat injections” or “fat transfer,” facial fat grafting can help enhance specific facial features in a way that cannot be addressed by facelift surgery alone. This option can be ideal for adding volume to the lips, cheeks, temples, and under the eyes to enhance contour or plump the skin in these regions. Fat grafting can also be particularly useful for filling wrinkles and fine lines. One of the many advantages of fat grafting is that the technique required for treatment essentially provides patients with two aesthetic benefits.
Fat grafting involves liposuction of one region of the body followed by the transfer of excess fat cells taken from that area into the facial areas targeted for rejuvenation. Once the fat has been extracted and prepared for transfer, it will be delicately injected into the facial features chosen for enhancement. Ultimately, the process can provide improved contours in one body area and effective rejuvenation of another. Another prominent advantage of fat grafting is its ability to produce extremely long-lasting results. In fact, many patients continue experiencing the effects for years after the initial treatment, which is considerably longer than patients can achieve with many other types of injectable dermal fillers. During your consultation with your plastic surgeon, they will talk with you about all of your cosmetic concerns and determine whether facial fat grafting is an ideal procedure to include in your facelift treatment plan.
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Center for Personal Enhancement
For more information on facelift surgery or to schedule a consultation, contact The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement in New Jersey today by calling 732-281-1988 or by filling out the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping you achieve the look you have been hoping for. Our helpful office and surgical staff are dedicated to making your experience with us an optimal one from beginning to end.
Preparing for Perfection
Preparation is the foundation of a smooth, successful facelift experience. Dr. Godek’s team will provide tailored pre-surgery instructions to help you feel comfortable and ready for your treatment. We may ask you to pause certain medications, avoid smoking, and limit alcohol consumption. You should also organize post-surgical support, like having a trusted person ready to drive you home and help in the early recovery days. Following Dr. Godek’s advice will ensure you’re well-prepared, cared for, and comfortable as you approach this next step.
Reveal Your Most Graceful Features
The facelift is a highly complex cosmetic enhancement procedure that requires a high degree of artistry and a proven level of surgical expertise. Your surgeon begins the procedure with incisions behind the hairline or other locations that are out of plain sight. During the procedure, they will remove excess tissue, fat, and skin.
They will then work to reduce wrinkles and other visible signs of aging by tightening the remaining skin and underlying facial muscles. This should ultimately give the face a smoother, more youthful, and refreshed appearance. Your Godek Center surgeon will take great care to produce results that look not only beautiful but also very natural. A facelift procedure generally lasts between two and three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery.
Seamless Results
Scarring is a common concern, and we’re committed to minimizing it as much as possible. Dr. Godek uses discreet incision placements, making cuts along natural contours near the ears and within hairlines to subtly hide any evidence of surgery. By using advanced suturing methods during our facelift surgery and minimizing skin tension, we also support faster, smoother healing, resulting in scars that are typically quite minimal and fade beautifully over time. The goal is a refreshed, youthful appearance that doesn’t look like it’s had work done.
Activate Your Best Face
Following facelift surgery, you will need to have a close friend or family member drive you home. Once you are home, someone will need to assist you with lifting heavy items and taking care of basic household tasks for at least a couple of days. During this time, you should rest and avoid any overexertion to help ensure the initial stages of healing go as planned. Within a few days after facelift surgery, and after you have had time to heal, the dressings and sutures are removed. Bruising and swelling after a facelift procedure are usually minimal but ultimately depend on the extent of the surgery. In most cases, these side effects diminish within a week or two, at which time normal, non-strenuous work and daily routines may be resumed. A return to all activities—including strenuous exercise and vigorous physical activity—is generally allowed four to six weeks after surgery.
The effects of a facelift can last anywhere from seven to ten years or even much longer for many patients; however, to make the results last as long as possible, it is important to take good care of your skin and overall health. Wearing adequate sun protection, limiting weight fluctuations, and utilizing advanced skin care products can help maintain facelift results for extended periods. An interesting thing to know about facelift surgery is that, in essence, you will always look younger than you would if you had not undergone this procedure. The process of aging will continue, of course, but a facelift basically resets the clock, taking it back to an earlier point in time where the skin is concerned.
Affordable Elegance
At The Godek Center in New Jersey facelifts are fully customized, so costs vary based on the techniques used and any combination of procedures you choose. Our fees include surgical, anesthesia, and facility costs. Dr. Godek’s team is here to guide you through the process, so we’ll provide you with a total estimate so you know what to expect.
Your Journey to Confidence
Choosing The Godek Center means entrusting your care to one of New Jersey’s most respected plastic surgeons. Dr. Godek’s expertise and technical skill have garnered him top honors, like New Jersey Monthly’s Top Doctor award, alongside recognition from RealSelf.com. He takes a personalized approach with every patient, taking the time to get to know their experience and understand their aesthetic goals. With cutting-edge techniques like the exclusive XACT™ facial rejuvenation, our practice leads in innovation and offers an elite, concierge-style experience. From the first consultation to your final results, you’ll feel supported, informed, and empowered.
Due to the need for incisions, some degree of scarring after facelift surgery is unavoidable. Having said that, our surgeon is careful to place all incisions in locations that are virtually invisible—such as behind the hairline—so that any scars remain unseen. We also provide patients with specific instructions on how to care for the incision sites as they heal to help further lessen the potential for noticeable scarring. This may include avoiding actions or activities that might place strain or tension on the healing incision lines, as well as refraining from overexposure to the sun and harmful UV rays. Ultimately, the vast majority of facelift patients have no issues with conspicuous scarring. In fact, aside from noticing they look refreshed, most say other people usually have no idea a surgical procedure was ever performed.
The effects of a facelift may last anywhere from seven to ten years, and many patients see results for much longer. In a sense, a facelift “resets the clock” on aging, meaning that even with subsequent loss of skin tone, your face will look younger than it would have without the surgery.
Depending on one’s specific needs and goals, our doctor may be able to utilize one or multiple non-surgical treatments to achieve a more youthful facial appearance. By strategically administering a variety of injectables and dermal fillers—a procedure known as a “liquid facelift”—they can smooth wrinkles and add fullness to areas of the face that have lost volume over time. Your surgeon can also employ Ultherapy® or EndyMed™ to tighten lax tissue, CoolSculpting® or KYBELLA® to reduce a double chin, and microneedling to stimulate the natural growth of collagen and elastin within the skin. We also offer a variety of laser treatments, such as HALO™ and BroadBand Light (BBL®) treatments by Sciton, which can also help smooth fine lines and promote collagen growth while removing years of sun damage. Despite their effectiveness for some patients, it is important to note that these non-surgical procedures are not the best option(s) for everyone seeking facial rejuvenation. Additionally, they are not typically able to achieve results that are as significant and long-lasting as facelift surgery. At the time of the consultation, our plastic surgeon can help you determine the most appropriate treatment(s) for your unique case.
For patients who may benefit from a less invasive alternative to facelift surgery, we offer the innovative XACT™ Facial Rejuvenation procedure. In fact, The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement’s Dr. Godek is a pioneer of this treatment, having served as the leading clinical investigator during the period in which the technique was being evaluated before its introduction to the marketplace. XACT™ Facial Rejuvenation can address mild to moderate signs of inelastic skin, jowls, and other signs of facial aging with long-lasting results. Compared to facelift surgery, the recovery time is minimal. This option may be ideal for patients who would like effective facial rejuvenation but are not yet ready for a full facelift procedure.
Learn More About XACT™ Facial RejuvenationIn many cases, a neck lift component is included in a full facelift procedure. Some extent of neck lifting is often performed during a facelift to address inelastic, sagging skin that has developed under the chin and along the upper neck; however, a neck lift is not necessary for all patients. During your consultation with our plastic surgeon, you will be provided with more details about what your customized treatment plan will entail and whether neck lifting is recommended as part of your facelift procedure.
The recovery process will depend on individual needs and the extent of treatment that was necessary to achieve your goals. It is typically recommended that patients wait about three to six weeks before engaging in strenuous exercise. Our plastic surgery team will provide you with detailed post-operative guidelines and advice on when you can restart your normal workout routine.
While the overall goal of facial cosmetic enhancement is generally the same for women and men when it comes to facelift surgery, the techniques utilized do vary in some ways based on the gender of the patient. Due to the anatomical differences between men and women, the surgical approach is tailored to take those differences into account and to achieve specific expectations. Women often desire softer yet well-defined aesthetic results. By contrast, men usually prefer outcomes that more noticeably sharpen the definition of facial contours. The location of the incisions may differ between men and women as well, particularly for men who are experiencing receding hairlines. In those cases, the incisions may be placed in a location where residual scarring can be less noticeable. Regardless of gender, each patient will have unique needs and desires for their facelift results, and the treatment plan will be customized based on individual goals.
The general age range of our patients who seek a facelift is between 45 and 75 years old; however, individuals outside of that range have received facelifts as well. There is technically no upper age limit for this procedure. The most important factors considered when one is being evaluated for candidacy include overall health, medical history, the condition of the skin, and individual goals and expectations.
Our team will provide you with post-operative instructions for recovery that can help you control temporary side effects such as swelling during the healing process. Keeping your head and face elevated as much as possible is one way to manage swelling. Additionally, ice packs, cool compresses, compression bandages, and limiting salt intake can help reduce inflammation in the treatment areas. You may be prescribed medication or instructed to take certain vitamins to minimize discomfort and help speed along the healing process, as well.
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