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dermatology
Cosmetic Surgery
Minimally-Intrusive Procedures
Aesthetic Services

Facelift

Facial skin may wrinkle and sag due to aging and sun damage. For most people our appearance changes as gravity pulls on skin loosened by weakened collagen and elastic fibers and loss of underlying fat deposits. Rhytidectomy, or facelift surgery, corrects the condition by repositioning both skin and underlying muscle to re-create youthful contours in both the face and the neck.

We perform full facelifts and the popular “mini” or “S” lift in our accredited on-site surgical center. Comfort is achieved with local anesthetic and mild intravenous anesthesia. Incisions are made around and behind the ear and, if needed, into the scalp. These incisions allow excess skin to be removed and the surgical scar hidden within normal skin contours.

Results improve over the course of 6 months. Patients typically resume non-strenuous activities within 10-14 days following surgery. By following post-operative instructions, swelling and bruising can be minimized.

"I have been in law enforcement for over 20 years. The stresses of the job and the 24 hour call outs in my specialized field have had a significant impact on my face. I met with Dr. Wirtzer and his staff to see what options there were to restore what had been taken away throughout the years.

After a thorough consultation with Dr. Wirtzer, I decided to have a mini facelift, as well as eyelid surgery. What an absolute difference after the surgery. I looked 10 years younger. My face looked rested and rejuvenated. I returned to work and my peers were absolutely amazed.

I continue to see Dr. Wirtzer for other facial treatments, which has only enhanced my appearance. For future patients who are thinking about options to improve your appearance, I can only tell you from my personal experience that the surgeries have such a positive impact on how you see yourself. To me, if you feel good about yourself, you reap the benefits of improvement in all aspects of your life. It's not about vanity - it's about feeling positive toward self!

Dr. Wirtzer and his staff have become family to me. They are not only professional, but genuinely care about you.”
—Roberta M., patient
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