Facelift Surgery Long Island, NY
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What is Facelift Surgery?
Our face plays a central role in how we express emotion and how others perceive us. Over time, the natural aging process can lead to looser skin, deeper wrinkles, and sagging facial tissues, often making us look older or more tired than we feel. These changes occur gradually due to loss of collagen, reduced skin elasticity, sun exposure, and gravity factors that affect both the skin and the underlying facial muscles.
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to reverse many of these visible signs of aging. During a facelift, Dr. Arnold Breitbart carefully lifts and tightens the deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin to create a smoother, more youthful contour. In some cases, excess fat may also be repositioned or removed to enhance definition around the jawline and neck. The result is a refreshed, natural-looking appearance that restores harmony and balance to the face without looking overdone.
Facelift surgery can also be combined with complementary procedures, such as a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or non-surgical treatments like BOTOX® or fillers to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation. With Dr. Breitbart’s precision, artistic eye, and extensive experience, patients can enjoy results that help them look as youthful and vibrant as they feel.
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3 Reasons to Consider a Facelift
1. To correct sagging skin and restore facial definition
Over time, the effects of gravity, sun exposure, and loss of skin elasticity can cause the cheeks, jawline, and neck to sag. This leads to jowls and loose skin that obscure natural facial contours. A facelift helps tighten and lift these areas, restoring a smoother, firmer, and more youthful profile that better reflects your natural bone structure.
2. To smooth deep facial creases and folds
Many patients notice the development of nasolabial folds, the creases running from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. These lines can make a person appear tired, sad, or older than they feel. Facelift surgery can soften these deep folds by repositioning the underlying tissues and tightening the skin, helping the face appear more refreshed and relaxed.
3. To achieve a look that matches how you feel
A facelift is ideal for healthy adult men and women who feel that their appearance no longer reflects their energy, confidence, and vitality. By addressing the visible signs of aging, without changing your natural expressions, Dr. Arnold Breitbart creates subtle, rejuvenated results that help patients look as youthful as they feel, both physically and emotionally.
Who Is the Best Candidate for Facelift Surgery?
Not everyone needs the same type of facelift. The right procedure depends on your age, skin condition, and personal goals.
You may be a good candidate if:
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You have loose or sagging skin on your face, jawline, or neck.
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You notice deep folds or jowls that make you look older or tired.
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You are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about results.
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Younger patients (40s–50s): Often benefit from a mini-facelift, which targets early signs of aging with smaller incisions and faster recovery.
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Older patients (60s+): May need a full facelift to tighten deeper tissues and address more significant sagging.
Personalized approach
The extent of the lift depends on how much skin laxity is present. During your consultation, Dr. Arnold Breitbart will evaluate your features and recommend the facelift option that best matches your age, anatomy, and goals, ensuring natural, refreshed results that complement your unique appearance.
Facelift Procedure
A facelift is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning patients can return home the same day. The surgery is done under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the process.
Here’s a general idea of what to expect:
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Anesthesia: The procedure begins with either sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your treatment plan and comfort level.
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Incisions: Dr. Arnold Breitbart makes carefully placed incisions based on the degree of facial and neck laxity.
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Incisions are often made along the hairline near the temples, around the ear, behind the ear, and sometimes under the chin.
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These locations allow access to underlying tissues while keeping scars discreet and easy to conceal.
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Tissue tightening: Dr. Breitbart lifts and repositions facial tissues to improve contour and firmness, then removes any excess skin for a smoother, more youthful look.
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Personalized approach: The extent of the procedure depends on your individual needs—whether it’s a mini-lift focused on the lower face or a full facelift addressing the jawline and neck.
Dr. Breitbart’s precise surgical technique ensures natural, balanced results while minimizing visible scarring and reducing recovery time.
What Is Recovery Like After a Facelift?
Recovery following a facelift procedure varies by individual, but most patients experience a relatively smooth healing process under the care of Dr. Arnold Breitbart.
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Downtime: Patients typically require one to two weeks of recovery before resuming work or normal daily activities.
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Suture removal: Stitches are generally removed 7 to 10 days after surgery.
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Swelling and bruising: Some localized swelling and mild bruising are expected and gradually subside within approximately two weeks.
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Activity level: Light activity can resume after the first week, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks to allow proper healing.
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Healing process: While early improvements are visible soon after surgery, final results continue to refine over several months as residual swelling resolves and incisions mature.
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Post-operative care: Following Dr. Breitbart’s detailed aftercare instructions helps ensure optimal healing, minimal scarring, and long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Under the experienced care of Arnold S. Breitbart, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, patients can expect a recovery process that is safe, closely monitored, and designed to achieve elegant, natural facial rejuvenation.
Facelift FAQs
Although a facelift does not stop the aging process, it will certainly keep you looking rejuvenated for many years. Ten years after a facelift, you will still look much better than if you had not had surgery. Patients do not necessarily elect to have a second facelift, but those who do may desire additional surgery ten to fifteen years later.
Facelift scars are placed in inconspicuous locations so that scars are invisible or barely visible. Scars are located by the hair above the ear, just in front of the ear, and behind the ear, depending on the extent of the surgery. At your consultation, Dr. Breitbart will discuss all aspects of the surgery with you so that you are comfortable with where the scars will be located. He will make every effort to minimize scarring.
Yes. Depending on the patient’s needs and preferences, a facelift can be combined with other procedures, such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or Liposuction.
Most patients can return to work within one to two weeks after surgery.
