Facelift
Boston, MA
Introduction to Facelift
Aging affects everyone, but with a facelift, you can restore a youthful, natural appearance. Dr. Vickram Tandon, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Boston, MA, offers a range of facelift techniques to help you look and feel your best. Whether you are dealing with sagging skin, deep wrinkles, or jowls, Dr. Tandon provides personalized care to achieve a refreshed look that aligns with your aesthetic goals.
What Is A Facelift?
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift and tighten facial muscles, reduce sagging skin, and eliminate excess skin to rejuvenate the face. Dr. Tandon utilizes advanced facelift techniques to ensure each patient gets the right level of rejuvenation for their specific needs, whether it’s a full facelift or a less invasive option.
- Deep Plane Facelift One of the most advanced and effective techniques available. Targets deeper tissues, smooths "smile lines," and rejuvenates the mid-face, providing natural, long-lasting results for up to 15 years. While recovery may take longer, the benefits are often worth the downtime.
- Mini Facelift Ideal for mild to moderate signs of aging, offers a less invasive option with quicker recovery. It targets sagging around the jawline or cheeks and is performed with fewer incisions, often under local anesthesia—perfect for those not ready for a full facelift.
What Are The Benefits of a Facelift in Boston, MA?
Patients in Boston who undergo a facelift with Dr. Tandon experience numerous benefits, including:
- A more defined and contoured jawline
- Reduction in the appearance of nasolabial folds
- Natural-looking, rejuvenated facial features
- Reduction or elimination of deep wrinkles
- Lifting of sagging cheeks and improved facial balance
- Tightened, firmer skin for an overall youthful look
Who are the Ideal Candidates for a Facelift in Boston, MA?
A good candidate for a facelift should be in overall good health and possess some of the following characteristics:
- Experiencing sagging facial tissues, such as jowls, deep wrinkles, or double chin
- Non-smoker, or willing to quit before and after surgery
- Have realistic expectations and a positive outlook regarding surgery results
- Committed to maintaining good skincare and a stable weight
- Understanding of the procedure, recovery time, and potential risks involved
What to Expect on the Day of Mini Facelift Surgery
The first step to achieving your Mini Facelift in Boston is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Tandon. During this consultation, he will discuss your aesthetic goals, assess your overall health, and determine if you are a suitable candidate for surgery. Based on your needs, Dr. Tandon will create a personalized treatment plan and provide detailed pre-and post-operative instructions to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
On the day of your surgery, Dr. Tandon and his team will prioritize your comfort and care. You will likely receive local anesthesia with sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Dr. Tandon will make small, discreet incisions around the ears to lift and tighten the underlying tissues, smoothing out wrinkles and sagging skin to help you achieve a refreshed youthful appearance.
What does Facelift recovery entail?
After your facelift surgery, you can expect some bruising, swelling, and discomfort, which typically subside within a few weeks. Dr. Tandon will provide you with detailed recovery instructions, including keeping your head elevated, managing discomfort, and attending follow-up appointments. You should avoid strenuous activities for several weeks to ensure optimal healing. The results will become more apparent as swelling reduces, leaving you with a rejuvenated and more youthful facial appearance.
Facelift Cost In Boston, MA
The cost of a facelift varies depending on the specific techniques used, the extent of the procedure, and other factors, such as anesthesia and facility fees. During your consultation, Dr. Tandon will provide a detailed breakdown of the costs based on your personalized treatment plan.
Why Choose Dr. Tandon for your Facelift in Boston, MA??
Dr. Vickram Tandon is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for his expertise in facelift procedures. He has dedicated his career to helping patients achieve natural, long-lasting results, emphasizing both technical skill and an artistic approach. Dr. Tandon received his medical degree from Brown University and completed a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan, followed by an aesthetic surgery fellowship at Harvard. He is recognized for his contributions to plastic surgery in numerous medical journals and conferences.
At the core of Dr. Tandon’s practice is patient-centered care, ensuring that each patient feels heard and understood. His goal is to provide you with a customized surgical plan that enhances your natural beauty and restores confidence.
Facelift FAQS
Facelift procedures are not considered to be painful by most patients because the surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
Dr. Tandon will want to see you for your first post-operative a day or two after surgery to remove any dressing and observe your initial recovery, followed by another visit approximately one week after facelift surgery to remove the sutures. You will then need to follow-up up one month after surgery and usually every three to six months for the first year after your surgery to monitor your healing and satisfaction with the results.
Some patients may be able to see visible changes after their surgery, but there will also be bruising and swelling during the first few weeks post-surgery which affects the appearance. While recovery should only take about three weeks, most patients will require about six months to see their optimal facelift results.
The best way to achieve optimal results is to follow our post-op instructions and attend your routine check-ups with Dr. Tandon.
Of course! Our Facelift Boston patients will combine their Facelift with other cosmetic surgery procedures such as a Neck Lift, Eyelid Surgery, or a Rhinoplasty for a better profile. If you have a specific area of interest that you would like Dr. Tandon to examine, please let him know during your Facelift consultation and he will be able to provide you with his expert recommendations.
As a highly trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Tandon takes each surgery very seriously and strives to provide a safe recovery with stunning results for every patient. Keep in mind though, as with any kind of surgery, a facelift does have potential risks associated with it that we like our patients to be aware of.
Some of these risks include:
Anesthesia risks
Bleeding
Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
Facial nerve injury with weakness
Fluid accumulation
Infection
Hair loss
Hematoma ( collection of blood hematoma under the skin)
Nerve injury
Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
Persistent pain
Scarring
While many of these side effects should heal on their own over time, if you do find yourself experiencing any long-lasting or concerning reactions, please be sure to contact our office immediately.
Every patient will have different needs when it comes to their facial augmentation surgery. A Facelift can treat skin laxity and lower facial from the cheeks to the jawline, whereas a neck lift surgery will create a smoother and more refined neck and chin without making any other changes to the face. Dr. Tandon will examine your face and skin to help you determine which plastic surgery will produce better results.
Dr. Tandon Understood What I Wanted
I saw Dr. Tandon for Botox and lip filler and couldn’t be happier with my results. I was looking for a skilled doctor who would give me a natural look, and Dr. Tandon understood exactly what I wanted. He took a lot of care and time with my consult, it’s very clear that he cares so much about the quality of his work. I was also happily surprised that procedure was practically painless. I highly recommend working with Dr. Tandon!
I Highly Recommended Him
Dr. Tandon was truly one of the most personable and professionals doctors I hvae been treated by! He took the time to carefully understand the procedure I wanted and what I felt my problem areas are, then adjusted to address those. He both asked insightful questions to understand my needs and answered all my questions with patience to make me feel comfortable and confident. My results demonstrated all of that care and I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend him!
I Am Very Pleased With My Results
Dr. Tandon is a compassionate, personable and highly skilled plastic surgeon. irecently had an appointment with Dr. Tandon to get Botox.
