Facelift Surgery / Necklift Surgery - Columbus, Ohio
(Facelift / Necklift Overview)

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Vennemeyer offers a variety of Facelift and Necklift procedures to those in Columbus and Central Ohio. Facelift / Necklift surgery is an excellent way to rejuvenate your face and neck leaving you feeling younger and refreshed. Because a variety of surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures are available, it is important to have a plastic surgeon that listens to your aesthetic goals and addresses your individual needs. During your private consultation with Dr. Vennemeyer, he will carefully evaluate your skin elasticity, tissue sagging and loss of volume in your face. After determining the best procedure(s) to address your concerns, he will discuss with you in detail the best approach to getting aesthetically beautiful and natural looking results. After Dr. Vennemeyer has answered all of your questions and discussed all your treatment options, together you can decide what facelift surgery is best for you.

Mini Facelift Surgery – Columbus, Ohio
The Mini Facelift is performed through a shorter incision to minimize scarring. It usually involves the skin only and not the deeper tissues. Although this may be a good option for someone with minimal signs of aging it is less effective for those with more severe jowling and wrinkling. Also, many plastic surgeons feel that this operation has less durability since only the skin is tightened. In general, the smaller the procedure, the smaller the result you will have (despite the marketing hype). However, for younger patients who are not good candidates for a full or traditional facelift and necklift, a mini facelift may be an excellent option.

Midface Lift (Cheek Lift) Surgery - Columbus, Ohio
When sagging cheeks create deep marionette lines (also called nasolabial folds), but there are no jowls or banding of the neck, a Midface Lift may be the best solution. The midface lift specifically addresses the skin and muscle tissue in the cheeks. After a midface lift, patients enjoy tighter, smoother cheeks that result in a more youthful appearance.

Facelift Surgery – Columbus, Ohio
Unlike the midface lift that only addresses the middle third of the face (also known as the midface or cheek area), Facelift Surgery (also called a Full Facelift) addresses the lower two-thirds of the face. This procedure is more extensive than a mini facelift and is designed to reduce the appearance of very pronounced tissue sagging and volume loss. During a facelift, your plastic surgeon will address the muscle, fat and skin in the lower two-thirds of your face to achieve a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Remember that a facelift does not address the eyelids or brow and forehead areas. However, these areas can be addressed at the same time with a Browlift and/or an Upper Blepharoplasty and Lower Blepharoplasty.

Necklift Surgery – Columbus, Ohio
Many times facelift surgery is combined with Necklift Surgery. The type and extent of Necklift surgery depends on your individual needs. Cervicoplasty is a procedure whereby excess neck skin is excised. Platysmaplasty is a procedure that involves the neck muscles being tightened or altered. Liposuction may also be performed on the neck to remove fat deposits from this area.

Facelift / Necklift Recovery – Columbus, Ohio
Facelift and Necklift patients should expect swelling and bruising after surgery. Most patients take one to two weeks off from their normal activities or work depending on the extent of their facelift procedure. Any Facelift or Necklift procedure will require you to sleep with your head elevated for the first week or two to minimize swelling. In addition, cold compresses for the first 48 hours can be beneficial in decreasing swelling and bruising, but should not be left on for more than twenty minutes at a time. Most patients require pain medicine for several days after Facelift and Necklift surgery. Frequently, facelift patients may have one or two small drainage tubes after surgery. These are typically removed after the first few days. Check with your doctor before using mineral makeup, but typically this can be applied 48 hours after surgery to camouflage bruising and incision sites. You may resume light exercise like walking after week one, but will need to gradually work back into your normal routine over 4-6 weeks.

Plastic Surgery Aftercare (Facelift Aftercare) - Columbus, Ohio
Facelift and Necklift patients in Columbus, Ohio often choose to stay two to three nights at Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites before going home. Nestled in an upscale downtown hotel near Dr. Vennemeyer's Columbus office, a private driver will pick you up after surgery and take you to your private recovery accommodations. This is an excellent way to recover as safely as possible with appropriate monitoring, while still maintaining complete confidentiality. At the recovery center, Dr. Vennemeyer's wife, Dr. Andrea Holinga, and her wonderful staff will carefully monitor you after your surgery and see that your every need is met. Dr. Vennemeyer and his wife work as a team to see that your entire facelift experience goes as safely and as smoothly as possible. At the recovery center, all your dressings and drain care will be done for you and your medications will be administered around-the-clock for optimal pain control. In addition, your caregiver will get you up to walk at regular intervals to decrease the risk of a blood clot in your legs or lungs. If you are staying at Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites, Dr. Vennemeyer will check on you daily before you go home. For more on plastic surgery aftercare call Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites Suites at 614-580-9395.

Post-Op Transportation - Columbus, Ohio
Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites provides private transportation to and from your surgery, as well as to and from the aftercare center following your surgery. For more information call Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Suites at 614-580-9395.

Plastic Surgery Financing
There are many excellent financing options and easy monthly payment plans available for facelift and necklift surgery. Schedule your private consultation today to learn more about the easy financing options available!

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