Facelift surgery, often referred to as “rhytidectomy,” is a facial-rejuvenation procedure to help correct telltale signs of aging. Factors such as genetics, smoking, diet, stress, sun exposure, and the effects of gravity and time can contribute to sagging midfaces, bags under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds (the lines from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth), hanging jowls, a loose jawline, “turkey-gobble” neck, vertically tight cords on the neck (“platysmal bands”), and lax facial skin. The loss of confidence in the way one looks can impact many aspects of one’s life, from personal relationships to business success.
The effects of facial aging don’t have to be permanent, however. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Weintraub believes in achieving results that are natural and understated, always with a “less is more” approach and a keen eye towards natural attractiveness. You should look refreshed and rejuvenated after a facelift, never “fake” or “done.” All incisions are hidden so that any telltale signs of surgery are not apparent. Different planes of the supportive anatomy are addressed in Dr. Weintraub’s signature Hybrid Facelift, from the deep plane to the SMAS (submuscular aponeurotic system) to the resuspension of skin. In an effort to achieve a result that can last in excess of ten years, Dr. Weintraub will lift the different layers as needed, with meticulous and tedious plication, and he sews all incisions closed with exceedingly fine suture material while wearing magnification loupes for extreme precision.
Often Dr. Weintraub employs auxiliary procedures to enhance his delicate facelift work. These procedures can include: removal of fat from the jowls and neck, addition of fat to areas devoid of volume (such as the cheekbone region and areas around the mouth), as well as laser resurfacing to transform skin from burlap to silk.
What Is a Facelift?
Facelift surgery is a long-term solution to correct aging, sagging faces, replenishing lost volume and restoring facial definition, thus taking years off of one’s appearance. A facelift can correct a variety of facial conditions, including wrinkles, laugh lines, hanging jowls, drooping noses, baggy eyes, and sagging skin. Undergoing a facelift can also redefine the jawline and chin for an elegant-looking profile by correcting the aesthetic issue of the “W Effect” during surgery. This natural part of the aging process occurs when the jowl drops below the jawline to create a “W” shape. Dr. Weintraub addresses this cosmetic concern by removing fat and securing a more youthful position of the skin and supportive structures. Dr. Weintraub also employs the deep-plane facelift technique, which not only addresses the difficult area of the jowls, but also helps minimize the marionette lines for those with advanced signs of aging, working on a deeper level to create long-lasting results.
Dr. Barry Weintraub often focuses on multiple facial areas during your procedure. Other surgeries can be incorporated to address your specific needs. For example, your facelift procedure can be combined with a neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty, as well as other facial-rejuvenation procedures, balancing your face and ensuring a cohesive appearance.
Of particular note is the youthening effect of a subtle rhinoplasty done in conjunction with a facelift. As we age, the nose often droops and becomes more bulbous in men, and less feminine in women. In addition, a conservative chin augmentation can work wonders to define and recreate the jawline of youth. The secret is to know how much to correct so that the result is absolutely natural looking.
Patients who undergo facelift surgery do so in the comfort of Dr. Weintraub’s QUAD A (American Association of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities) accredited, stunning, and extremely private New York surgical facility. The procedure lasts a few hours and patients can expect minimal swelling and bruising following surgery. Results can be seen almost immediately. Facelift surgery yields long-lasting definition and contours to achieve a facial profile that promotes confidence.
Why Choose Dr. Weintraub for Facelift Surgery?
Awarded by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 and 2024 in the specialties of facelift and eyelid surgery, Dr. Weintraub is a highly respected facelift surgeon, having helped countless patients throughout his career to achieve incredibly natural and youthful results. This is demonstrated by his decades of experience and certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, representing his commitment to following the highest ethical and moral standards.
Dr. Weintraub is a meticulous surgeon dedicated to surgical advancements and his protocol of seeing his patients postoperatively has aided his development of new approaches and techniques throughout his career, as he can see how different techniques manifest aesthetically. He sees the aesthetic uniqueness of each patient as something to celebrate, and creates results of the highest level of sophistication. In Dr. Weintraub’s consultations, he listens carefully to each patient’s needs, taking pride in never ending the consultation until all questions are answered. Patients feel comfortable with Dr. Weintraub’s genuine and caring bedside manner, and this level of compassion and professionalism is shared by his entire staff. The private Fifth Avenue office and hospital-grade, state-of-the-art, fully licensed, and accredited surgical facility lend the air of safety and luxury that his patients truly appreciate.
To better understand Dr. Weintraub’s surgical philosophy and patient results, you can view his online facelift gallery as a testament to his providing each patient a unique, natural-looking and long-lasting outcome.