Facelift & Neck Lift in Evansville, IN

As we age, faces naturally show signs of time. These changes often include visible lines, loss of skin elasticity, and the descent of facial contours. Dr. Conkright specializes in addressing these concerns to restore a more youthful and refreshed appearance. A facelift is a surgical procedure designed for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Why Consider a Facelift?

Aging results from a combination of genetic factors, environmental influences, and the natural breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. These processes lead to common signs of facial aging, such as:

• Deep Nasolabial Folds: Prominent lines extending from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
• Jowls: Sagging skin and fat along the jawline, diminishing its definition.
• Loose Neck Skin: Often referred to as a "turkey neck," this contributes to an aged appearance of the neck and jawline.
• Overall Tired Facial Expression: Patients often seek to alleviate a perpetually fatigued look.

A facelift is specifically designed to correct these issues, aiming for a revitalized appearance that reflects inner vitality.

Natural & Refined Outcomes

Dr. Conkright’s facelift approach prioritizes natural, harmonious results. We believe the most successful outcomes are those that seamlessly integrate with your natural features, making the surgical enhancement virtually undetectable.
Our objective is not an artificial "pulled" look. Instead, we focus on:

• Restoring Youthful Facial Contours: Lifting and repositioning underlying facial tissues to re-establish a more youthful facial structure.
• Defining the Jawline and Neck: Significantly improving the contour of the jawline and smoothing the neck for a more aesthetically pleasing profile.
• Minimizing Scar Visibility: Utilizing advanced surgical techniques to place incisions discreetly within natural folds of the ear and hairline, ensuring minimal scarring.
• Enhancing Intrinsic Beauty: Highlighting your natural features for a refreshed look that radiates from within.

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Your Facelift Process:

Your journey at Conkright Aesthetics begins with a comprehensive consultation. This session allows for a detailed discussion of your aesthetic goals and concerns in a private and supportive environment.
During your consultation, Dr. Conkright will:

• Perform a Thorough Facial Analysis: Assessing your skin elasticity, bone structure, and the extent of facial aging to determine the optimal surgical strategy.
• Review Your Medical History: A complete medical history is essential to ensure your safety and suitability for surgery.
• Explain the Procedure: Dr. Conkright will detail various facelift techniques, anesthesia, and recovery expectations.
• Develop a Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on your unique anatomy and desired results, Dr. Conkright will create a customized surgical plan. This may include combining the facelift with complementary procedures like blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or facial fat grafting for comprehensive rejuvenation.

The Facelift Procedure:

Facelift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort. The duration of the procedure varies based on complexity but generally takes several hours.
Dr. Conkright's precise surgical technique involves:

• Strategic Incisions: Making small, well-concealed incisions in the hairline, around the ear, and sometimes under the chin.
• Repositioning Deep Tissues: Gently lifting the skin and carefully tightening and repositioning the underlying muscle and connective tissue layer. This critical step provides long-lasting, natural-looking results by addressing the foundational support of the face.
• Skin Redraping: Excess skin is carefully trimmed, and the remaining skin is smoothly redraped over the newly contoured facial structures, avoiding unnatural tension.
• Meticulous Closure: Closing incisions with fine sutures to minimize visible scarring.

Recovery and Results

Following your facelift, expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medication. Patients may temporarily need a surgical drain tube which is placed behind the ear. Also, a compression garment or dressing may be applied to aid in swelling reduction and tissue support.

Dr. Conkright and his team will provide detailed post-operative instructions and schedule regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress.

Most patients can resume light activities within 1-2 weeks, while strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks. Many patients return to work within 10-14 days of surgery. Initial swelling will gradually subside, revealing your revitalized appearance over the subsequent weeks and months. Optimal results are typically observed after several months as all swelling resolves and tissues fully settle.

Facelift Candidacy

Ideal candidates for a facelift generally meet the following criteria:

• Good overall physical and psychological health.
• Realistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.
• Noticeable signs of facial aging, including sagging skin, deep folds, and jowls.
• Non-smokers or individuals willing to cease smoking well in advance of surgery.

Contact us today to begin your personalized journey to facial rejuvenation.

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"From start to finish, my entire experience has been wonderful. The staff genuinely cares for their patients. Dr. Conkright really listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. I am very pleased with my results and I highly recommend Conkright Aesthetics." - L.C

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