Traditional Facelift
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Tijuana, Mexico
A traditional facelift (rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of loose, sagging skin and wrinkles on the face. These changes can affect how you feel about your appearance and increase your perceived age. Volume loss, droopy skin, and hollow cheeks can make a person appear tired or sad. With a facelift, we can rejuvenate your look with minimal downtime and lasting results.
Dr. Manuel Gutierrez Romero is a board-certified plastic surgeon well known for his transformative face and body procedures, which have helped many patients restore their self-confidence. His innovative techniques can help you achieve lasting results, as he is one of Tijuana’s renowned plastic surgeons, for his customizable treatments, which he adjusts for each patient’s needs. At Cosmetic Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Center, many patients turn to Dr. Gutierrez’s expert knowledge for face and body enhancement. He will work with you every step of the way to help you achieve your dream look. We are known as the best plastic surgery clinic in Tijuana.
Contact our office in Tijuana or call (619) 572-8981 (USA) or (664) 607 33 77 (MEX) to learn more about how affordable cosmetic surgery in Tijuana and Mexico has helped thousands of patients address signs of aging for smoother, tighter skin.
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About Traditional Facelift
As you age, a decline in the levels of collagen and elastin–proteins in your skin that help it maintain its structure and appearance–can result in droopy pockets of skin that affect your perceived age and self-esteem. A facelift is one of the most effective ways to address these changes with discreet incisions for natural-looking results and minimal downtime. In 2023, specialists performed more than 78,400 facelifts to help patients enhance their appearance. (1) Facelifts are customizable, and Dr. Gutierrez can utilize a variety of specialized techniques during one appointment to help you enhance your appearance.
Mini vs Traditional Facelift
Unlike a traditional facelift, a mini facelift removes less excess skin, making it ideal for patients with mild to moderate laxity and signs of aging. It requires smaller incisions and focuses more on rejuvenating the face by removing a small amount of excess skin. Dr. Gutierrez will likely address the SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system)–a network of connective tissue beneath the cheekbones. Addressing the SMAS layer creates an attractive, natural-looking lift. (2) A traditional facelift requires slightly longer incisions. The recovery time is also typically shorter with a mini facelift.
Deep Plane Facelift vs Traditional Facelift
A deep plane facelift is a procedure that adjusts the underlying muscles, not just the skin, for a lifted appearance. As you age, the underlying muscles can also begin to atrophy, resulting in a droopy appearance. During the procedure, Dr. Gutierrez can tighten the underlying muscles in the SMAS layer for a lifted appearance. He can also remove the excess droopy skin for smoother skin and a more youthful look, reducing the appearance of jowls.
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Benefits
The benefits of a facelift include:
- Smoother skin: Removing excess skin can help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and sunken jowls.
- A more youthful look: A facelift is one of the most effective ways to address signs of aging with lasting results.
- Minimal downtime: Dr. Gutierrez can minimize downtime for a smoother look with a specialized technique.
- Discreet incisions: With discreet incisions, he can enhance your appearance with natural-looking results.
- Customizable treatment: He will make a plan based on your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals to help you achieve your dream look.
- Improved self-esteem: Many patients enjoy improved self-confidence and feel better about their appearance afterward.
- Natural-looking results: He can tighten the skin and underlying muscles to prevent a “pulled” appearance.
- Lasting results: If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy lasting results for 5-10 years, with varying durations for different patients.
Candidates
Suitable candidates for a traditional facelift would like to address moderate to severely droopy skin and signs of aging. If you have sagging skin, volume loss, and jowls, the procedure can help address them for a smoother appearance and lasting results.
You are likely a good candidate if you are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the procedure. As the best surgeon in Tijuana, Dr. Gutierrez customizes every procedure to fit each patient’s needs and underlying facial structures.
Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Gutierrez will ask about your aesthetic goals, lifestyle, medications, and medical history to determine the best treatment plan for your needs. He will also physically examine your skin, and he will need to know if you have had any previous procedures.
Preparation
To prepare for a facelift, you will need to:
- Avoid medications and supplements that thin your blood
- Fill prescriptions ahead of time
- Schedule time off work
- Ask someone you trust to drive you home
- Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Reschedule medspa treatments
- Stop smoking for at least 6 weeks before and after the procedure
Procedure
On the day of your procedure, you must arrive with a clean face without makeup or skincare products. During a facelift procedure, we will cleanse your skin, and our anesthesiologist will place you under anesthesia. We usually use local anesthesia with sedation, but Dr. Gutierrez can determine the best type of anesthesia for your needs based on your medical history.
Dr. Gutierrez will mark your skin for the procedure and make thin, discreet incisions to lift the skin, tighten it, and access the SMAS layer. After making adjustments, he will place sutures and dress the treatment area. The procedure can take 2-4 hours, depending on the type of modifications you need and your treatment plan.
Recovery
After a facelift, you must take good care of your skin to help your incisions heal properly. Keep your head elevated above your knees, and avoid bending over or engaging in intense physical activity.
You will need to follow up with the office shortly after, and Dr. Gutierrez will monitor your progress to let you know when you can return to your normal routines.
Depending on the physical demands of your job, you should be able to return to work 1-2 weeks after the procedure. However, after we remove your dressings, you must avoid excessive sun exposure, which could cause the incisions to scar and affect your results.
Results
You can enjoy the full effect of a facelift after a few weeks when your incisions have healed. If you take good care of your skin and avoid sun exposure, you can enjoy lasting results for many years. You must avoid sun exposure since UV light contributes to up to 80% of skin aging and can result in further wrinkles, fine lines, and skin laxity. (3)
Many patients find that their self-esteem improves after the procedure, which also sculpts the jawline for a more youthful appearance and lasting results.
Corresponding Procedures
We offer several different face and body procedures to help you enhance your appearance.
Eyelid Lift
As you age, it is common to experience changes to your eyes that affect your perceived age and can even obstruct your field of vision. Dr. Gutierrez can perform an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) to address these changes to both the upper and lower lids, depending on your needs:
- Upper: He can remove excess skin with a thin incision along the crease of the upper lid and adjust the underlying muscle for a smoother appearance
- Lower: If you have puffy under-eye bags, he can reposition the fat pads inside the lower lids with a thin incision to help you look more awake.
- Quad: He can perform both upper and lower eyelid surgery in one appointment to minimize downtime for a complete makeover.
Aging can also affect your hair growth and the quality of your skin. We can also perform hair transplants and skin rejuvenation treatments to address signs of aging. Dr. Gutierrez is also a top cosmetic surgeon for breast procedures, mommy makeovers, Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), male procedures, rhinoplasty, and more. To learn more about our various treatments, read our blog!
The Cost of a Traditional Facelift in Tijuana
The cost of a facelift will depend on the condition of your skin, your specific treatment plan, and whether or not you need additional procedures to achieve your aesthetic goals. We can discuss the best treatment plan for your needs and provide an all-inclusive quote to help you achieve them. Do not wait to improve your appearance when a simple procedure can help you achieve natural-looking results that can last for years. We can also discuss financing options to help make your treatment more accessible. Many patients come to our office for medical tourism and cosmetic surgery, and we welcome patients from all over the world.
Contact our office in Tijuana or call (619) 572-8981 to schedule your consultation and learn more!
FAQ
Will I need more than one facelift?
You should be able to achieve your results with just one procedure. However, if you experience changes in your appearance due to aging, we can perform a touch-up appointment to help you feel your best.
Is a facelift painful?
No, we place you under anesthesia for a comfortable procedure. If you experience discomfort afterward, you can easily address it with medication and a cold compress.
How long will the results of a facelift last?
If you take good care of your skin, the results of a facelift can last for several years.
References
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
- Hatan Mortada, Najla Alkilani, Halawani IR, et al. Evolution of Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System Facelift Techniques: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Complications and Outcomes. JPRAS Open. Published online June 1, 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2023.06.003
- Amaro-Ortiz A, Yan B, D’Orazio J. Ultraviolet Radiation, Aging, and the Skin: Prevention of Damage by Topical cAMP Manipulation. Molecules. 2014;19(5):6202-6219. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules19056202