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For more information on undergoing a face lift, contact Dr. Whitfield's office, serving Milwaukee, Madison, and the neighboring areas.
Robert Whitfield, MD, FACS Department of Plastic Surgery 8700 Watertown Plank Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226 Ph: 866-721-4575
A face lift is a popular procedure among people in Milwaukee, Madison, and nearby areas who want to rejuvenate their most expressive feature. Excess fat, sagging skin, or deep creases can prematurely add years to the face, leading to changes that may be at odds with the youth and vitality a person feels within. At his plastic surgery practice, Dr. Robert Whitfield uses his skill and expertise, along with advanced technology and techniques, to sculpt results for his patients that look natural and beautiful.
Most candidates interested in having Dr. Whitfield perform a face lift at his practice serving Milwaukee, Madison, and surrounding communities, are commonly between the ages of 40 and 80. Most have noticeable jowls, facial sagging, creases around the eyes, mouth, and nose, or loose skin underneath the jaw or chin. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of a face lift, or schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Robert Whitfield at his plastic surgery practice.
Dr. Whitfield will schedule an initial comprehensive consultation to give each patient an opportunity to address all questions and concerns before the surgery. Dr. Whitfield can suggest the type of surgery he feels is best, whether it be a short scar face lift or an endoscopic mid face lift. The doctor and patient will also discuss expectations for the surgery, benefits, risks, and a recovery plan. Approximately two weeks before the scheduled surgery, patients should stop smoking, drinking, and taking certain medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, and other blood thinners. The doctor's office will also provide detailed preparation instructions for the day of the surgery.
Dr. Whitfield offers multiple face lift options for his patients in Milwaukee, Madison, and nearby communities. Both the short scar face lift and endoscopic mid face lift are less invasive procedures than a traditional face lift, leaving smaller scars and entailing a shorter recovery period. During the face lift, Dr. Whitfield removes excess fatty tissue and skin which cause sagging, lines, and jowls. He also tightens the muscles in the face to create a better contoured, more balanced, youthful appearance. After he's finished, the doctor sutures the incisions closed and wraps the face with bandages.
The short scar face lift is a popular option for patients of Dr. Whitfield who want the benefits of a traditional face lift, while avoiding heavy scarring or a long recovery period. The short scar face lift is performed through small incisions above the hairline and behind the ear. It subtly lifts facial muscles for natural results without a conspicuous scar.
During an endoscopic face lift, Dr. Whitfield makes a few small incisions in the skin and inserts a wand with a small camera that is connected to a monitor in the operating room. The camera and monitor allow him to view the area he's working on without making large incisions. The mid face lift refers specifically to the area of the face below the eyelids and around the cheeks, nose, and mouth. An endoscopic face lift for the mid-face area can redistribute fat in the cheekbones to create a more youthful appearance, and can also lift the sides of the mouth to eliminate a sad, droopy look.
While recovering from face lift surgery, patients may experience minor discomfort, which can be easily alleviated with prescription or over-the-counter painkillers and plenty of rest. Patients who have undergone the endoscopic face lift will experience a shorter recovery period, because of smaller incisions. Dr. Whitfield advises his patients to keep their heads elevated and bandages dry during recovery, and to avoid driving, strenuous activity, exercise, alcohol, and steam rooms/saunas. Dr. Whitfield's face lift patients in the Milwaukee and Madison area are usually able to return to work 10 to 12 days after surgery. Most swelling resolves in 10 to 14 days after surgery. At this point residual bruising and swelling can be hidden with make up.
Cosmetic surgery can take years off a prematurely aged face, giving it a youthful and fresh appearance. Dr. Robert Whitfield is available to answer your questions and address your concerns about undergoing face lift surgery at his office, near Milwaukee and Madison. We invite you to contact Dr. Whitfield for further information.