We recommend a number of facelifts in St. Port Lucie tailored to your specific needs. Some facelifts rejuvenate the upper portion of the face, while others focus on the middle and lower.

• Full Face – Often considered the gold standard, a full facelift in Port St. Lucie involves incisions in the hairline, under the sideburns, around the ears, and extending to the back of the hairline. This comprehensive approach allows for the repositioning of underlying musculofascial tissues and fat, smoothing out deep lines and wrinkles, and restoring the natural position of volume to your face. The neck muscles are tightened, and submental fat & skin is removed. Dr. S. Darrell Lee combines a Deep Plane and SMAS facelift during this treatment. This technique is best suited for those with advanced signs of aging. It may be combined with other procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or a brow lift to enhance the overall rejuvenation.
• Mid-Face – Targeting sagging near the cheekbones, the upper jaw, and other areas minus the neck, mid-facelifts are commonly used for tightening the lower two-thirds of the face, including the jowls. We often recommend this lift for those who have already received a neck procedure or treatment.

Recovery after a facelift in Port St. Lucie at Lee Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa involves following a detailed postoperative care plan. This includes keeping your head elevated, using cold compresses to reduce swelling, and avoiding strenuous activities that might strain the healing tissues. Dr. S. Darrell Lee prescribes appropriate medications to facilitate proper healing.

Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor your healing and ensure the best results. Here’s a general guide outlined by an author with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

While facelifts significantly rejuvenate your appearance by tightening musculofascial tissue and skin, combining them with other treatments can enhance and extend the results. This creates minimal tension, as all the hard work is done beneath the skin.

• Botox can enhance a facelift by relaxing remaining fine lines, especially around the eyes and forehead, maintaining a smoother look.
• Dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid add volume and contour to complement the lifting effect, particularly in the cheeks and lips.
• Laser skin treatments can refine skin texture and tone, address superficial blemishes, and enhance the skin’s overall radiance post-facelift.
• RF Microneedling implements small punctures into the epidermis, sending RF energy deeper into the tissue for enhanced collagen and elastin production.
• Emface uses synchronized RF and HIFES energies to tighten skin and tone facial muscles, subtly enhancing the facelift’s effects and contributing to a more defined facial structure.

Pairing a facelift with a brow lift, or eyelid lift can enhance overall rejuvenation. A brow lift raises the eyebrows and removes the heavy skin of the upper eyelids, complementing the facelift’s effects on the lower face. Eyelid lifts address drooping eyelids, brightening the eyes and enhancing the refreshed look achieved by a facelift.