Face Lift with Dr. Hubbard
A natural-looking face lift in Virginia Beach from Hubbard Plastic Surgery can correct many aspects of aging, including wrinkles, sagging skin, and hollowing in the cheeks and under the eyes. Dr. Thomas Hubbard is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in private practice since 1993. He and his team of professionals offer the latest in facial rejuvenation at his state-of-the-art surgical facility equipped with multiple lasers, video endoscopic equipment, and operating suites accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
A thorough examination with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Hubbard ensures that you receive a personalized surgical plan for your facial enhancement. Request a consultation online or contact our office by calling (757) 687-1900 to discuss your options.
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Learn why men and women in Virginia Beach trust the surgical expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon
Dr. Thomas Hubbard.
Is a Facelift for Me?
People with visibly sagging skin, especially around the cheeks, jaw, and neck line, can benefit from a facelift. Ideal candidates for a facelift in Virginia Beach are people seeking a natural, more rejuvenated appearance. Many also desire a dramatic improvement in sagging and aging of the neck.
During Your Procedure
Although the extent and design of facelift surgery varies greatly depending on individual needs, the procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or under general anesthesia. Incisions are often placed in front of and behind the ear and often hidden below the chin as well. Usually, 2 layers of tissue are tightened to optimize the scars and give a longer-lasting, more natural result.
Healing after Surgery
Generally, a dressing placed around the head, not the neck, is worn for the first 24 hours and is removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed after 1 week and bruising and swelling typically subside within 2 weeks, with some puffiness in the cheeks taking a little more time. Many people visit our skincare clinic for a complimentary make-up session designed to camouflage any remaining discoloration after 1 week.
A Complete Makeover
Some procedures can enhance the result of a facelift and often are performed at the same time. Eyelid surgery or a brow lift are common choices for people who are also concerned with correcting the look of saggy or tired eyes, while laser resurfacing can improve the results of a facelift by creating smoother and softer skin.
You May Also Need to Know
The chin is an important aesthetic facial component, and refinement of the jaw line is one of the primary goals of facelift surgery. Modern techniques can now be used to address age-related concerns such as a "hanging chin." (See this photo gallery case example.) During a facelift procedure, excess skin and fat can be removed, resulting in a more defined jaw line and improved contour of the neck.
Additional Information
Of all cosmetic procedures, the modern facelift has the most available surgical options. The many alternatives to address the aging face are quite useful because our faces age in so many different ways. These are primarily wrinkling, gaunting (hollowing), sag, and many other changes to skin characteristics such as thinning, roughness, and loss of elasticity. As no two faces age the same, even identical twins must be carefully and individually evaluated.
A facelift is a sculpting procedure that rejuvenates multiple areas of the face, including the cheeks, jawline, neck and even corners of the mouth. Incision locations and other details of surgery vary greatly depending upon each patient's needs. Although a facelift is now more complex, our advanced knowledge has made it more safe, predictable, and natural in appearance.
The most effective and natural facelift results come from a combination of multiple state-of-the-art techniques that can be customized to each individual. The modern facelift utilizes a variety of surgical tools far from a mere "tightening." In fact, to achieve the most natural results, sculpting or shaping more accurately describes the techniques used most often in combination with suspension, plumping, and/or resurfacing. Dr. Hubbard is double board certified in facial cosmetic surgery with over 15 years of experience in facelift procedures. Dr. Hubbard and his team of professionals offer the latest in facial rejuvenation surgery in his state-of-the-art surgical facility equipped with lasers, video endoscopic equipment, and operating suites fully accredited through AAAHC.
Because safety is always our first priority in surgery, there are a variety of measures that can be done to make facelift a very safe procedure. First of all, surgery in an accredited facility is extremely important and accreditation through AAAHC is optimal, as it requires 100% compliance. All of the surgical procedures Dr. Hubbard employs are very safe and result in extremely natural results. Dr. Hubbard welcomes patients to bring old photographs to assist in the planning. Sometimes, decisions are unrelated to aging but improve upon a weak angle of the jaw or a small chin. A thorough medical evaluation is performed on each patient to ensure full medical stability.
With a thorough consultation and careful exam, each patient and Dr. Hubbard can arrive at a proper surgical plan that offers optimal safety and natural longer lasting results.
