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.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the facelift procedure is that it requires patients to stay at home for months. In actuality, the recovery period for a facelift in Port St. Lucile is far more manageable.

Following a facelift procedure, you should spend about 2 weeks recovering. During that time, Dr. Lee recommends avoiding the sun and keeping the head elevated. Through regular check-ins, Dr. Lee evaluates your healing and will let you know when you can safely return to your typical daily schedule.

At Lee Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, Dr. Lee wants you to receive the ideal procedure for your aesthetic goals. If you believe you could benefit from a facelift at Lee Plastic Surgery, schedule a consultation.

During this in-person meeting, Dr. Lee sits down with you and discusses your concerns. You will answer questions about your medical history, your treatment expectations and your everyday habits.

After he gathers the necessary information, Dr. Lee can make a personalized treatment recommendation and instruct you on the pre-care process.

When you choose a facelift at Lee Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, you receive care from a top plastic surgeon in the area: Dr. S. Darrell Lee.

Dr. Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and he has over 25 years of experience, so you can rest assured you will receive the highest possible level of care. Dr. Lee specializes in plastic surgery for the breasts, body, skin and face, and he has performed countless facelifts for a variety of patients.

In order to foster the best recovery following a facelift in Port St. Lucie, you should avoid strenuous physical activity for at least a few weeks. This gives the treatment area time to settle and heal.

Your surgeon, Dr. S. Darrell Lee, will clear you for exercise during one of your follow-up appointments. However, you should not need to wait too long to get back to your routine. Many patients can resume basic physical activities after 2 weeks and more serious exercise after 4 to 6 weeks.