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Panama City Facelift

Men and women alike are often seeking improvements to their facial appearance; this may include reducing the amount of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin of the face. In order to improve the look of these inevitable aging changes, individuals may consider undergoing facelift surgery ("rhytidectomy"). At Gulf Coast Facial Plastics & ENT Center, Daniel C. Daube, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Panama City facelift surgeon who can help a person turn back the clock.

FACELIFT
Rhytidectomy

The Facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure designed to smooth the loose skin on your face and neck, and to reduce the most apparent signs of aging in the facial area, giving you a more youthful appearance. The procedure involves reducing the creases from the nose and mouth, the slacking jaw line and sagging jowls and fat deposits around the neck by removing excess fat and tightening underlying muscles, then redraping the skin on the face and neck. Although the procedure cannot stop the aging process, it can turn back the clock on your facial appearance, giving you a younger, fresher look, which can also have a positive effect on your self-confidence.

The best candidates for a facelift in Florida are those who:

• Have face and neck skin that has begun to sag, but still possess good skin elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well defined.
• Experience the loss of a well-defined jaw line
• Have deep wrinkles in the cheeks
• Have loose skin, wrinkles or excess fatty tissue in the neck

A face-lift is performed by generally making an incision around the natural contour of the ear, and around your earlobe along your hairline. This helps keeps any scarring from being visible. Any incision can be easily masked by make-up or hair. If a neck lift is performed, you may have a small incision under your chin. After your surgery you may have a drain tube to allow excess fluid to drain from the incision. Your bandage will stay in place for 1 to 2 days. You may experience some increased swelling in the first 24 to 48 hours after your surgery. Most bruising will subside in about 2 weeks. Some numbness may occur, and your stitches will remain till your 1-week visit.

Since each individual has his or her own unique facial features, physical reactions and healing abilities, the results of a facelift vary with each patient and they are never 100% predictable. During a facelift, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Some complications that may arise include hematoma (blood under the skin that must be removed by your doctor), injury to the nerves that control facial muscles (usually temporary) infection, and reactions to the anesthesia. Smokers are more likely to experience poor healing of the skin.

PRE/POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FACELIFT

• Keep your head elevated 12” to 18” above the level of your heart by using pillows. DO NOT LIE FLAT.
• Sleep on your back.
• Do not take Aspirin or ibuprofen. Use only acetaminophen (Tylenol) or the medication prescribed by your physician.
• Do not take oral Vitamin E for one week.
• No bending over or heavy lifting for one week.
• Limit strenuous activity or exercise for three weeks.
• You may shower the day after surgery (after the dressing is removed). Please do not let the force of the water hit directly on the incisions.
• Minor oozing of blood may occur immediately after surgery. If this happens, apply gentle pressure to the area for 15 minutes. If the bleeding persists, please call our office @ 784-7722.
• Avoid direct sun for two month, then use sunscreen SPF #15 or higher whenever you anticipate sun exposure.
• No smoking.
  

In cases where sagging skin is minimal, Panama City facial plastic surgeon Dr. Daube may suggest a mid-facelift ("mini facelift surgery"). Other procedures, such as eyelid surgery ("blepharoplasty"), brow lift surgery, dermal fillers, or Botox ® injections may also be recommended at the time of treatment, and may be performed in combination with facelift surgery, depending on the patient's condition and needs.

To see examples of Dr. Daube's patient results, individuals may view before and after facelift surgery photos.

Individuals, throughout neighboring areas such as Destin, Florida and Dothan, Alabama, as well as those who reside nationally and internationally, frequently seek the expertise of facelift surgeon Dr. Daube. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and the American Society for Laser & Medicine Surgery (ASLMS). He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (OBOto) and a member of various professional organizations, including the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (FSFPRS).With more than 15 years experience, and the only fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon in the area, Dr. Daube can help you address signs of aging that can only be reversed with cosmetic surgery. He has been featured on WMBB News 13 (an ABC network affiliate) regarding his expertise on photodynamic therapy (laser treatment).

Now if you are considering having a facelift at our Florida facility, contact our office today to schedule a consultation appointment. The cosmetic consult with our North Florida platic surgeon is an important part of the facelift process. Since each individual has his or her own unique facial features, physical reactions and healing abilities, the results of a facelift vary with each patient and they are never 100% predictable. Your consultation visit to our Florida office will help you gain a better understanding of how a facelift will impact your personal appearance. We offer our procedures, such as the facelift, as well as all of our services to patients beyond the North Florida region, from Atlanta, Georgia to Birmingham, Alabama and international patients as well. Contact our office today for more information.

Individuals of the Dothan, Alabama or Destin, Florida area interested in facelift surgery can call Dr. Daube at (850) 784-7722 or (888) 784-3223 to schedule a consultation. They may also fill out the contact form. You may discuss the various options with this procedure, as well as face lift surgery cost.