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Nov 25, 2023
12:01 AM
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We can address wrinkles and sagging skin on the face and neck with the help of a facelift. If you’re interested in getting a facelift in Walnut Creek, it’s best to do research and learn as much about the procedure as possible beforehand.
A Facelift from Dr. Conderman
Dr. Christian Conderman is an ideal choice for your facelift procedure. He is an expert in facial rejuvenation procedures and is double-board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr. Conderman has trained with world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Russell Kridel and has himself trained numerous medical students, fellows, and residents. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
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Rhytidectomy Benefits
A facelift procedure is an excellent rejuvenation option that can make many patients look 10-15 years younger. When preparing for a facelift, patients can expect:
A more youthful appearance for the mid and lower face and the neck
A reduction in age lines, wrinkles, and folds
Tightening of loose face and neck skin, which restores facial contours
Am I a Good Facelift Candidate?
The best facelift candidates are in their 40s to 60s, though younger and older patients also often come in for this plastic surgery procedure and experience fantastic results. Ideal facelift candidates are in overall good health since those with health issues are more likely to experience complications.
Good rhytidectomy candidates are also non-smokers since smoking can cause a number of complications. If you are a smoker, you will need to quit at least two weeks before the date of your procedure and may need to continue abstaining from smoking after the procedure.
Facelift Techniques
Plastic surgeons offer a number of facelift techniques, like mini facelifts, mid-facelifts, lower facelifts, and even laser facelifts. Dr. Conderman primarily focuses on a revolutionary technique called SMAS plication.
SMAS is an acronym referring to the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System. The SMAS layer is a fibro-muscular system found beneath the dermis (the connective tissue layer of the skin). Facial plastic surgeons have found that lifting the SMAS layer instead of just the skin leads to more natural-looking results that tend to last longer than skin-only facelift procedures.
Dr. Conderman combines the SMAS plication technique with neck-rejuvenation methods like platysmaplasty (tightening and suturing of the platysmal muscles) and neck liposuction (removal of excess fat through a cannula).
For those interested in facial rejuvenation without surgery, we also have many injectable fillers that we can use to perform a non-surgical facelift technique called the liquid facelift. This minimally invasive option does not require any recovery time; however, a surgical facelift offers longer-lasting results.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift focuses on the lower two-thirds of the face. This technique involves a dissection that is below/deep to the SMAS layer. This allows Dr. Conderman to lift both the SMAS and the skin simultaneously. This typically creates a longer-lasting result.
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