 As we age, our face changes. Skin loses its elasticity. Skin begins to bunch and droop in several locations. Muscular bands in the neck become more apparent. Fatty bulges and collections can become unsightly. Facial surgery can help restore the look of your youth by selectively canceling out those features which signify age. There are many different procedures to correct facial aging. Dr. Sternschein will assess the location and degree of the signs of aging in your face. He will listen to your concerns. He will then recommend specific procedures that will improve your appearance. Some of the surgical procedures he might recommend are: mini-lifts, s-lifts, neck lifts, liposuction of the neck, lower face lifts, full face lifts, and brow lifts. He will also discuss non-invasive procedures if they are appropriate. Surgical procedures for the face are described below. Non-invasive procedures are described else ware.
Facelift
The goal of a face lift is to achieve a natural, more youthful appearance. The key is to reverse the affects of aging. Your appearance is not replaced, but a younger appearance is restored. The cheeks are elevated, folds are flattened, jowls removed, the neck is tightened, excess skin is removed, and fat is sculpted.
There are several variations of full or lower face-lifts. Skin-only face-lifts were popular many years ago and are still used in select situations. Today, in most instances, face lifts involve more than just tightening the skin. The muscles are also tightened and the fat sculpted to restore the face to a more youthful appearance. Dr. Sternschein believes that it is most important to achieve a natural look. He will not give you an over tightened or "wind swept look". By concentrating tension on the deeper structures and paying close attention to the direction of pulling, excessive tightening of skin is not necessary. Dr. Sternschein uses a biological "glue", tisseal, to speed healing and allow natural redraping of the skin. This technique minimizes bruising and swelling. Incisions can now be placed inside the ear so they are hardly visible. Sutures are removed over a period of days as you heal. The amount of swelling is variable, but most patients can resume normal activities within a week and should show very few signs of their procedure by two weeks.
To make an appointment with Dr. Sternschein, please call 201 444-1188.
Mini Lifts
 For some patients a full face lift is not necessary. When the signs of aging are minimal or confined to jowls and cheeks, a "mini lift" or “S-lift” may be indicated. "Mini lift" is used to describe many different procedures. In general, all of these techniques are less involved than a full face lift. Incisions are shorter, less surgical manipulation is performed, and local anesthesia alone may be used. Recuperation is relatively rapid, with minimal swelling and bruising. A mini lift is a excellent, simple, refreshing procedure for many patients. Dr. Sternschein will tell you whether a "mini lift" is right for you and what kind of results you can expect.
To make an appointment with Dr. Sternschein, please call 201 444-1188.
Neck Lifts and Liposuction of the Neck
"Turkey gobbler" neck refers to hanging skin and fat under the chin. This problem is caused by excess skin, loose muscles, and/or excess fat. Neck lifts are procedures that specifically address these deformities. Depending on your situation, Dr. Sternschein may recommend liposuction only, a combination of liposuction and muscle tightening, or a lower facelift. These procedures usually require simple outpatient surgery with minimal recovery. Tightening neck skin and achieving a more youthful profile will significantly improve your overall appearance.
To make an appointment with Dr. Sternschein, please call 201 444-1188.
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