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Facelift in Vancouver

The reasons men and women consider having facelift surgery are as unique as the individuals themselves. Some people say they look older than they feel. Some believe that looking tired negatively impacts their career. Still others just desire the boost in self-confidence that comes with facial rejuvenation. Whatever the motivation, for many 40- to 70-somethings, facelift surgery in Vancouver has re-energized their personal and professional lives.

To take the next step, request a consultation with Dr. Peter Lennox, a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience. Or, call our office at (604) 876-6552 to schedule your appointment. Women and men visit Dr. Lennox for facelift surgery from West Vancouver, Surrey, and throughout Metro Vancouver.

Meet Dr. Lennox

Engaging, well-educated, and extensively trained, Royal College-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Lennox has earned the trust of his peers, his patients, and his students.

Meet Dr. Lennox

Who’s an Ideal Candidate?

Facelift surgery can be a good option for women and men who want to address aging in the lower 2/3 of the face, such as nasolabial folds, lax skin, and jowls. Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria:

• In good physical and emotional health
• Don’t smoke (or are willing to stop before and after surgery)
• Can’t get their desired improvements with nonsurgical treatments

You may not be a candidate for a facelift if your concerns are in your upper face or if you have certain health conditions that make surgery unsafe.

What Are the Benefits of Facelift Surgery?

A facelift does much more than its name implies. Using a combination of techniques, this procedure actually targets sagging skin of the cheeks, jawline, and neck. It doesn’t stop the aging process, but it can turn back the clock 10 years or more to enhance a patient’s natural beauty by:

• Lifting the cheeks
• Softening the nasolabial lines (the creases that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth)
• Reducing jowls
• Tightening neck skin
• Adding volume where it has been lost with aging

Your Personalized Facelift

When considering facelift surgery, it’s critically important to choose a highly skilled doctor who understands that each patient is unique and takes a customized approach. Over the years, Dr. Lennox has earned a reputation for getting to know his patients and taking time to understand their needs and goals. In the initial consultation, he performs a thorough examination to determine which technique will have the best outcome based on your facial shape, bone structure, and skin texture.

What Are My Incision Options?

Dr. Lennox takes special care to place facelift incisions in discreet locations so that any scarring is well concealed.

Traditional Facelift (Full Facelift)

When performing a traditional facelift, Dr. Lennox places the incisions just inside the hairline and around the ears (see left illustration) allowing him to tighten the underlying tissue and remove excess skin.

Mini Facelift

For patients with early signs of aging, he may perform a limited incision or mini facelift (right). This less invasive technique does not address the neck.

Commonly Combined Procedures

For a more complete facial rejuvenation, Dr. Lennox may also recommend combining your facelift with other procedures, such as one or more of the following:

• Brow lift surgery elevates a heavy brow line and reduces softens deep forehead wrinkles.
• Eyelid surgery removes lax skin from the upper eyelids and reduces puffy undereye bags.
• Fat grafting uses your own body fat as a natural, living filler to replace lost volume and plump up wrinkles in the skin.
• BOTOX COSMETIC® reduces dynamic wrinkles, such as crow’s feet and vertical frown lines between the eyebrows, for a refreshed look. These treatments help maintain facelift results as well.

Your Recovery Timeline

Dr. Lennox performs facelift surgery on an outpatient basis. As with any surgery, healing is a gradual process that varies between patients. Here is a general timeline of recovery milestones:

• 3 to 4 days: Experience mild discomfort easily managed with over-the-counter pain medicine.
• 7 to 10 days: Resume light activities and non-strenuous activities.
• 1 to 2 weeks: Swelling, discoloration, and tightness of the skin subside.
• 2 weeks: Ready return to work and resume social activities.
• 4+ weeks: Start to gradually resume strenuous exercise and activities (once cleared by Dr. Lennox).
• 6 to 12 weeks: Tightness in the surgical area eases.
• 2 to 4 months: Patients start enjoying the full benefits of their newly energized and youthful appearance

To maximize the longevity of facelift results, Dr. Lennox encourages patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle including nutritious food, consistent exercise, liberal use of sunscreen, and alcohol in moderation.

Can I Have Plastic Surgery If I’m Overweight?

Patient safety is our priority at Lennox Cosmetic Surgery. Because of that, Dr. Lennox requires women and men to have a body mass index (BMI) below 30 before they can undergo elective cosmetic surgery. According to Canadian guidelines from Health Canada, anyone with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese and has a high risk of suffering complications following plastic surgery. A BMI between 25 and 29 is considered overweight.

Facelift FAQ

What age is too late for a facelift?

Age is not a limiting factor for facelift patients. Patients must be healthy enough to handle anesthesia, surgery, and recovery. Therefore, patients should not be obese, have significant health conditions, smoke (or be willing to quit before and after surgery). During a consultation, we will review your health history to see if you qualify.

Will my results look natural?

Dr. Lennox is known for natural-looking facelift results because he uses modern techniques to lift and tighten the underlying facial tissues and the overlying skin.

Are results permanent?

Facelift results are long-lasting, often over 10 years, but not permanent. It depends on your age at the time of surgery, lifestyle, use of sunscreen, and individual patient factors.

How much younger do you look on average following facelift surgery?

Patients typically look at least 10 years younger after facelift surgery. While the aging process continues, they still look younger than if they had not had the surgery.