FACELIFT
Lower Facelift
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For optimal results, Dr. Robinson recommends pursuing lower facelift surgery at the early signs of aging, while tissues are still elastic.
Award-winning and renowned as Atlanta’s Top Facelift Surgeon, Dr. Burke Robinson has dedicated his life exclusively to specializing in facial plastic surgery. With extensive training and decades of experience, Dr. Robinson has mastered the art of rhytidectomy, or facelift surgery, a procedure that has evolved significantly with advancements in safer, gentler, and more effective techniques. These innovations allow patients to achieve a rejuvenated, youthful appearance with natural-looking results.
Dr. Robinson shares that facelifts are among the most requested procedures in his practice and one he has successfully performed on hundreds of patients.
“While aging is inevitable, youthfulness is attainable and a facelift can help you look [on the outside] the way you feel inside,” says Dr. Robinson.
About Facelift Surgery
If you’re concerned about the signs of aging on your face, a facelift might be the right solution for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, this surgical procedure removes excess, sagging skin while tightening the underlying facial structures (SMAS) and muscle tissues to restore a more youthful and radiant appearance.
Since every face is unique, each facelift is carefully customized to meet the individual needs of the patient. During a traditional facelift, Dr. Robinson begins by making a small incision under the chin to perform liposuction on the neck and jowls while tightening the neck muscles. Additional incisions are then made discreetly behind the ears and along the hairline, providing access to lift facial and neck tissues, remove excess fat, and tighten the underlying muscles as needed. After the procedure, the incisions are expertly closed and the treated areas are dressed with care to promote a smooth and efficient healing process.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
Rhytidectomy tightens underlying structures of the facial muscle tissue, removing excess skin. Good candidates for facelift surgery are those who may have some degree of facial sagging — whether that be drooping jowls, fat deposits, loss of natural neckline, or diminishing definition of the jawline. In evaluating patient candidacy, Dr. Robinson pays special attention to facial musculature. “There are no facial exercises you can perform to tighten and tone that muscle back to where it was in the past,” Dr. Robinson reveals. “The only way to fix it is to go in surgically and tighten the underlying muscle.”
Recovery & Results
All patients spend the first post-op night in a private room at our facility, resting peacefully with medications administered through an IV. Within a day or two, most patients are up and about, but Dr. Robinson advises relaxation at home during the first week after surgery to facilitate a quick and healthy recovery. Some discomfort may stem from the tightness of surgical dressing, and patients are advised to maintain limited mobility including driving restriction during their recovery. Once healed, Dr. Robinson’s patients overwhelmingly find that the results are worth the slight inconveniences.
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Atlanta's Finest Facial Plastic Surgeon
Burke Robinson, MD, FACS
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
YOUR BEAUTY ENHANCED FOR RENEWED CONFIDENCE
Dr. Burke Robinson is an award-winning Top Doctor with over 30 years of expertise dedicated exclusively to facial cosmetic surgery. Committed to helping patients achieve their dream appearance, Dr. Robinson is renowned for delivering stunning, natural-looking results. Known for his genuine compassion, honesty, and unwavering dedication to excellence, he has become one of the most trusted and respected cosmetic surgeons in the Atlanta area.
Located in Alpharetta, our RobinsonFPS team serves patients throughout the metro Atlanta area. Dr. Robinson performs all his surgeries at fully-accredited facilities — scheduling at either Northside Alpharetta Surgery Center or Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center.
FACELIFT FAQ's
It is understandable that people considering a facelift have many questions about the procedure. After all, plastic surgery is a significant investment in one’s appearance and quality of life, and it is important to educate yourself on the procedure. Here to answer your questions, Dr. Burke Robinson is a leading facelift surgeon who performs only facial procedures and has extensive training & experience in providing facelifts to patients.
At what age is facelift surgery best performed?
According to Dr. Robinson, “It really depends on the individual. Some people are good candidates in their early 40’s; other people in their 50’s may still not need one. The important point is that you operate on the tissue, not on a number.” While the most common facelift patients are between 40 and 60 years of age, the surgery has been successfully performed on patients in their 70’s and beyond with great results.
What can I anticipate during recovery?
Generally, patients do not experience extreme discomfort after a facelift, but are offered medication to manage any pain during the recovery process. It’s normal for bandages to feel tight the first night after surgery, however this sensation dissipates the next morning when the bandages are removed. The initial set of sutures and staples will be removed a week after surgery and the final set removed within two weeks post-op. Until that time, patients must avoid strenuous activity and are prohibited from driving. Most patients resume their normal routine after the second week of recuperation.
How will I look a few years after a facelift?
While surgery cannot stop the aging process, a facelift procedure performed by Dr. Robinson enables graceful, natural aging for many years down the road. “If they have the procedure, they will always look better than they would if they didn’t have it,” says Dr. Robinson. “It’s like taking the big hand of a clock and turning it back a few hours. As soon as you leave the operating room, the clock starts to tick again, but the time is always going to be earlier than reality.”
How long do the results last?
The average facelift procedure results remain vibrant for seven to ten years, at which time some may choose to have a refreshment procedure. Dr. Robinson advises, “You don’t burn a bridge in having a facelift. If you come back in seven to ten years and it’s time to do another one, the scar tissue from the first facelift will give your surgeon something strong and tight to work with. It’s the one time that scar tissue is favorable.”
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