Facelift & S-Lift
What is a Facelift or S-Lift?
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery aimed at reducing visible signs of aging on the face and neck. This procedure addresses sagging skin, deep facial folds, and loss of muscle tone to create a more youthful and refreshed appearance. An S-lift, also known as a limited incision facelift, is a variation of the traditional facelift that focuses on lifting the lower face and neck using shorter incisions. Both procedures aim to enhance facial contours and rejuvenate your look.
Whether you're looking to rejuvenate your appearance with a full facelift or a more focused S-lift, we are here to guide you through every step of the process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our expert surgeons. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and results to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Why Consider a Facelift or S-Lift?
There are several reasons individuals might choose to undergo a facelift or S-lift:
- Aging Signs: As we age, the skin loses elasticity, resulting in sagging and the formation of deep lines and folds.
- Facial Contours: Loss of muscle tone and fat can affect the contours of the face, creating a tired or aged appearance.
- Neck and Jawline: Excess skin and fat around the jawline and neck can become more pronounced over time.
- Self-Confidence: A facelift or S-lift can significantly boost self-esteem by improving the overall appearance of the face and neck.
Both procedures can address these concerns, with the choice between a facelift and an S-lift depending on the extent of correction needed and the patient's aesthetic goals.
How Each Procedure Works
Before having a facelift or S-lift, you’ll engage in a detailed consultation where your surgeon will assess your facial structure, discuss your goals, and recommend the most suitable approach. Photographs may be taken for planning purposes.
On the day of the procedure, you will receive anesthesia to ensure comfort. This can be general anesthesia or sedation combined with local anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery.
For a traditional facelift, incisions are typically made along the hairline, extending around the ears and into the natural folds of the skin. For an S-lift, shorter incisions are used, often starting at the temples and extending around the ear.
Your surgeon lifts and repositions the underlying tissues, removing excess skin and fat as needed. Muscles and connective tissues are tightened to restore a more youthful contour. After the necessary adjustments are made, the incisions are carefully closed with sutures or adhesive strips.
During postoperative recovery, you may experience swelling, bruising, and general discomfort. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few weeks, though full results may take several months to become apparent.
The S-lift follows a similar process but focuses on the lower face and neck with shorter incisions. It is ideal for patients seeking a more subtle lift or those with less severe sagging. The procedure offers quicker recovery times and less visible scarring compared to a full facelift.
Your Anesthesia Options
Depending on your procedure, you will receive one of the following forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Facelift & S-Lift and other procedures.
"Hi. My name is Paula, and I'm from Boise, and I've come to this practice for Blephs, Botox, and also a facelift. The doctors here are wonderful. They are up on all of the latest techniques, and they give good natural results, and that's what I like the most. They have a very consistent, professional, friendly staff. I mean, I feel like they're just part of a family. All of my procedures have gone really well here, and I've had really great recoveries and better results than I even thought I would have. I just feel sort of brighter and lighter with some procedures. For me, it was the right choice, and this is the right practice. I've referred many patients to Alpine Surgical Arts, and they are also having really good experiences."
" Hi, I'm Blair. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical for a biopsy, extraction, and implants. Immediately when you walk in, the person at the front desk is very welcoming. Dr. Haghighi is very thorough in his explanations and direct. I felt very confident that he was the right person for the work that I needed done. The whole extraction and surgery went better than I expected. Recovery time was much less than I was anticipating. I definitely feel like my quality of life will have improved. Just being able to have my smile back and number two being able to eat normally again. I feel great. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Garden City."
" Hi, I am Brenda. I'm from Boise and I came to see Dr. Rowan for tooth extraction. Dr. Rowan was amazing. When he came in, he was very friendly, very thorough. He said it will be very quick that make me feel better and at ease. The procedure went very well and the recovery was fast. I just follow all the procedures and all the advice that he gave. It went all very, very well. I feel great. I feel great. I can smile any time and my experience here was perfect. I will definitely 101 percent recommend Alpine. "
"Hi, I'm Eldon and I came here for two extractions. My first impression when I walked into this facility was, "Wow, what a happy place". The people here are smiling and they're friendly. And Dr. H. was really personable, enjoys working here, and he was friendly. The extractions, both of them went real well. It was pretty smooth sailing for me. My overall experience with Alpine was amazing. I'm really glad it worked out well. "
" Hi, I'm Jackie. I'm from Boise, and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for jaw surgery and a dental implant. When I first walked into the practice, it felt very welcoming. I chose Dr. Haghighi because he was so personal. He was willing to answer my multitude of questions and I really felt that he saw me as a human being, and that's what was really important to me. The dental implant surgery was super easy. The jaw surgery recovery was quite a lot, which I anticipated, but I had many follow ups, and Dr. Haghighi was super kind in answering my many questions. Many questions during my recovery process. I'm really glad I did it. I have a full set of functioning teeth. I would definitely recommend Alpine Surgical Arts. It's really nice now to look at pictures of myself and think that my teeth and my smile look nice. "
" Hi, I'm Jim. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for extractions and implants. When I first walked in, staff was, you know, very inviting, very professional, easy to talk to. Procedures went well and recovery time was pretty, pretty minimal. I feel great. Every time we do a procedure, I feel good. It's definitely at Alpine Surgical Arts, a welcoming experience, very professional and easy, you know, easy process. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Meridian."
" Hi, I'm Kristie. I'm from Boise. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for an extraction and a dental implant. When I first walked into the office, I thought everybody was really welcoming. I thought the office was really clean and bright. The staff at Alpine Surgical Arts was extremely friendly. The doctors here are extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable, really great bedside manner, and made me feel very comfortable. My procedure went really well. It feels really nice to have a beautiful, healthy smile. My overall experience here was excellent. I would absolutely come back to Alpine Surgical Arts. "
" Hi, my name is Lindsey. I'm from Boise and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for orthognathic surgery. When I came here for a surgery consultation, the environment immediately set me at ease. The staff have been so helpful. They helped me through a lot of insurance and just were super supportive. Dr. Haghighi is great. He took time to answer every single question I had and just made sure I fully understood and was comfortable with everything. My procedure was a lot better than I was anticipating. I feel great. It has been a huge quality of life improvement for me. My overall experience here has been really fantastic. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Nampa."
"I'm Lucas. I'm from Boise, Idaho, and I went to Alpine Surgical Arts to get my wisdom teeth taken out. It was a really welcoming environment. Everybody was really nice and helpful. The nurses that were helping me were super nice and made sure that I was comfortable. Dr. Rowan was especially very nice to work with, made sure that I knew what was going on. Even after my surgery, he had given a call to check up and make sure that I was doing all right. Everything was good results. I had an amazing experience. Everything was great. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my friends in Star. I love having a healthy smile."
Finding Better Smiles in Boise and Meridian, ID
When you come to Alpine Surgical Arts - Oral & Cosmetic Surgery, you come to a practice that provides exceptional care by combining years of experience with compassion. Our offices in Boise and Meridian are ready to welcome you and guide you toward the smile you’ve been dreaming of. Contact our office to learn how oral surgery can help change your life while enhancing your oral health.