Ozempic Face Austin, TX

The type of anesthesia a surgeon uses depends on the type of surgery being performed. A lower facelift and/or fat transfer will usually require IV sedation. For the most part, general anesthesia is not used during facial rejuvenation surgery at Buckingham Center.

Our surgeons combine different surgical techniques to meet each patient’s plastic surgery expectations. Generally, the surgery is an outpatient procedure. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an incision near the hairline and ears. Then, the surgeon tightens the deeper layers of the face to minimize facial sagging and remove excess skin to create a smooth, natural-looking result.

Incisions are made around the ears and hairline and are usually completely hidden. Some procedures also require concealed incisions under the chin. The incisions do produce scars, but because of their locations, they are typically easy to conceal.

During a facelift, you will receive anesthesia and will not feel anything. After the anesthesia wears off, you might notice some mild discomfort in the surgical area. Many patients find that extra-strength Tylenol, taken for a few days after surgery, is enough to manage any discomfort they feel. If you need them, the surgeon can also prescribe pain relievers.

The recovery period after surgery varies. For lower facelift surgery, sutures remain in place for six or seven days. Bruising usually clears up after a week following a limited procedure. Bruising may persist for up to 14 days after a more involved surgery. Many people can go back to their social activities within seven to 10 days. How long you need to take off work depends in large part on the type of work you do and how comfortable you are in letting people see you after surgery.

You can start light exercise, such as walking, about a week after your surgery. It is a good idea to wait at least two weeks before resuming moderate exercise. Very strenuous and vigorous workouts should be postponed for three to six weeks after surgery.

You can style your hair however you would like after your surgery. Our surgeons position the incisions in such a way that they are concealed by the hairline and heal well.

Your facial structure does play a role in your results from facial rejuvenation surgery. Your surgeon can adjust the procedure to give you the best results possible and improve the appearance of your bone structure. The surgeon might also recommend a chin augmentation to improve your jawline or a fat transfer to add more volume.

Many people consider having a limited incision facelift or a full facelift in their 30s; however, the best age to have these procedures depends on the patient’s bone structure, facial shape, and weight. The most common age to perform a full facelift is the late 50s and early 60s but this is often younger in persons who have lost a lot of weight. Limited incision facelifts are common in the 40s, more so than the older or younger ages.

There is no absolute age limit for a facial rejuvenation to treat Ozempic face. Surgeons at the Buckingham Center have performed limited incision facelifts for patients in their 30s (rarely) and patients in their 80s. Conversely, I have turned patients away who are 50. The real question is: what is the health of the patient? If the patient is healthy, then assuming the person has age-related changes that a facelift can help can provide great benefit. There is not any advantage to doing a facelift earlier or later; you should have one when your face undergoes enough changes that it bothers you enough to have a surgical procedure.