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Weekend Lift / Extended Weekend Lift

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The Weekend Lift will address the jowls. Local anesthesia is required so you are Awake and Relaxed and it is an Affordable solution to traditional lifting procedures.
Dr. Williams, The Face Specialist, performs the Weekend Lift just outside Albany, NY which is a procedure that is simple, quick and can easily fit into your lifestyle, lifting your confidence.

Choosing a plastic surgery procedure first requires patients to determine their goals and expectations. For those patients who have avoided facelift surgery due to the downtime and the requirement of general anesthesia, the hour-long weekend lift procedure is an ideal option because it requires only local anesthesia with 2-3 days of downtime with minimal bruising and swelling. Visible results can usually be seen and felt immediately following the procedure.

The Weekend Lift procedure takes approximately one hour and medication by mouth (oral sedation) and local anesthesia are used. The Weekend Lift differs from traditional facelift surgery in that the traditional procedure requires an incision beginning at the temple area, just above and in front of the ear, whereas the incision required for the weekend lift is smaller and only extends below the earlobe.

* This illustration is used for teaching purposes only.
The incision lines may vary per patient.
(Solid line shows incision in front of ear. Dotted line shows incision behind the ear.)

If jowls are not the only concern and you would like some lift in your neck Dr. Williams can preform the Extended Weekend Lift. It is a customized procedure that gives a lift to the neck. The Extended Weekend Lift will require a few extra days of recovery. Stitches will remain in place for one full week. This procedure would require IV sedation.

* This illustration is used for teaching purposes only.
The incision lines may vary per patient.
(Solid line shows incision in front of ear. Dotted line shows incision behind the ear.)

The Extended Weekend Lift is a great option for patients who want to improve the look of the jowls and wrinkles, whereas a traditional facelifting procedure is best for those who want significant improvement of the neck.

Facial plastic surgery makes it possible to correct facial lines and wrinkles and other signs of premature aging resulting in increased self-confidence and self-esteem. To find out the procedure that is best for your cosmetic goals or for more information, call us at call us at 786-7000.

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He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young.

November 19th

My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young, is still growing and may regret having surgery in the future. What can I say to him to deter him from wanting this?

Obviously, a decision to have surgery on a child's ears should be a well informed decision and something that both the parents and the child wish to proceed forward with. In our experience, children at the age of 5 or older are good candidates for the surgery. This is the age when they begin to experience some degree of teasing at school and become more aware of their body image. At the same time the ears themselves have grown to close to their final adult size and therefore the surgery can be done safely and effectively at this age.

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One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other.

November 17th

One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other. I now have the financial ability to undergo otoplasty to fix my issue. What is the usual recovery time for such a procedure so that I can give my job notification?

Typically the recovery after otoplasty is approximately one week. There still may be some residual tenderness and mild degree of swelling after the procedure however most patients are able to return to work after one week.

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