The face changes with age. Thanks to sun exposure, gravity, genetics, and the passing of time, fine lines become wrinkles, and eventually deeper folds. The jawline softens into jowls, and the skin beneath the chin begins to sag.
A facelift is best performed on adult men and women who feel that their outward facial aging no longer reflects their personal view of themselves. Typically, a facelift in Nashville affords greater self-confidence and self-esteem. To be considered a candidate, you should:
It’s important to note that, as a restorative surgery, a facelift cannot change your fundamental appearance or completely stop the aging process. You will continue to age naturally, but aging will progress from the more youthful version of yourself that has been restored by the facelift.
Trained at Boston University, Tufts, and an accelerated six-year premed and medical school program at the University of Michigan, Dr. Moran has 28 years of experience delivering natural results in a concierge practice. She is among the most credentialed plastic surgeons in the nation, and a trusted partner for patients in Franklin, TN, and beyond.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Moran is the first female president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and an assistant clinical professor at the Vanderbilt University of Medicine. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed her to the Medical Board of California, Division of Licensing, due to her commitment to public health and excellence in medical care.
Where is facelift surgery performed?
What kind of anesthesia is used?
What can I expect during the recovery period?
What are the alternatives to a facelift?
Facelift surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis or with an overnight stay for observation at a fully accredited outpatient surgery center in the Nashville and Franklin, TN area.
Although many patients are put to sleep using general anesthesia, a facelift does not always require this option. It depends on the amount of facial tissue to be treated and the anticipated length of the surgery. We can provide an individualized answer to this question during your private consultation.
The majority of our Franklin, TN patients recover well enough to return to work and most normal activities, including moderate exercise, in about two weeks.
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and facelift expert, Dr. Moran, will assess your signs of aging and create a customized treatment plan to help you look and feel your best. In some cases, this will require only a facelift. In others, you may need an additional procedure to achieve your aesthetic goals, such as:
Non-surgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results as surgery, but may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate. These procedures may include BOTOX injections, dermal fillers to plump and re-contour your face, and laser treatments to resurface your skin and restore a glowing complexion. In addition, Dr. Moran often combines non-surgical techniques with her facelift procedures to enhance the surgical results.
To meet with Dr. Moran and discuss what a facelift in Franklin, TN can do for you, please contact us today and schedule a private consultation at our office.
