Facelift

Anesthesia Choices for Facelift

Posted on January 12, 2011 in Facelift, Facial Plastic Surgery

Many candidates for facelift, or face lift, surgery inquire about the type of anesthesia that is required for the procedure. In my own practice here in San Diego, I typically do a facelift, or face lift, under an IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) or general anesthetic. I also only use a board certified anesthesiologist to put you to sleep. I firmly believe that your safety, care and comfort are of the utmost importance during a facelift... Continue Reading

Facelift Technique Update

Posted on March 5, 2010 in Facelift, Facial Plastic Surgery

I often times get asked what type of facelift technique do I prefer to do on my patients. The answer to this is – it depends on the type of facial anatomy that I am presented with and the desired change. Essentially any facelift procedure done today involves some type of lifting of the SMAS layer (also known as the superficial musculo-aponeurotic sytem). This is the thicker fibrous layer of tissue that sits below the... Continue Reading