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Many patients look in the mirror and are discouraged because the face they see looks older and more tired than they feel. A facelift and necklift can address this concern. Face and neck lifting surgery is successfully performed on healthy patients ranging in age from their 30's to well in their 80's. A facelift cannot stop the aging process; however, what it can do is give your face a healthy and more youthful appearance. Many patients experience increased self-confidence as the face in the mirror now more accurately represents their psychological rather than chronological maturity. As with all facial plastic surgery, general good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites.
A face/necklift primarily treats the jawline and neck areas. More specifically, it treats the lower half of the face. In the past, pulling the skin back was the only method of face-lifting, which would lead to an artificial "windswept" look, poor wound healing and transient results. More aggressive surgery was in vogue during the 80's and 90's, but has fallen out of favor with many surgeons because of the long operative time, higher risk of surgery, protracted recovery period and minimal cosmetic benefit. Dr. Buckingham utilizes the newest minimally invasive techniques with incisions nearly entirely confined to and camouflaged within the hairline. This reduces recovery time and leads to the most natural appearing and long-lasting results.
To determine if a patient is a good candidate for this procedure, Dr. Buckingham recommends a private patient consultation.
Dr. Buckingham feels that successful facial plastic surgery results from the development and maintenance of good rapport between the patient, the surgeon, and his staff during the consultation and future appointments. The consultation will include a complete facial analysis to determine the best procedure to bring about the desired results and all questions relating to the patient’s specific concerns will be addressed.
Prospective patients are encouraged to call the office to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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