Face Lift & Neck Lift

Face lifts are truly the cornerstone of facial rejuvenation surgery. Nothing enhances facial appearance like a skilled Seattle / Tacoma face lift surgery procedure for the right candidate. Dr. Stridde is highly trained to perform this procedure, emphasizing natural results and focusing meticulous attention to detail. When you choose our practice, your friends and associates will recognize your refreshed or rejuvenated appearance, but they will not be able to easily identify that you have had a face lift unless you want them to know.

In many cases, Seattle area face lift surgery is combined with a neck lift for complete rejuvenation of the lower face and neck. A neck lift tightens skin and muscle on the neck and helps to create a more defined profile underneath the jaw. Other procedures like brow lift, laser skin resurfacing, or eyelid surgery in Seattle are often performed in conjunction with face lift surgery to enhance results and complete the overall rejuvenation process.

Devoted to providing personal care in a comfortable setting, Braden Stridde, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon who looks forward to meeting you.

To experience the art, innovation, and excellence of our practice for yourself, request an appointment online and save $50 on your surgical consultation (regularly $75). Dr. Braden C. Stridde works closely with every one of his Seattle / Tacoma area face lift patients to provide accurate, honest information and address every concern.

Your Face Lift in Seattle / Tacoma

During surgery, Dr. Stridde uses advanced surgical techniques to subtly lift both the skin and the SMAS tissue layer just beneath the skin, achieving a natural appearing, long lasting result. If a neck lift is being performed in conjunction with the face lift, Dr. Stridde will tighten the neck muscles and remove excess skin and fat to create a firmer appearance underneath the jaw. All incisions are planned and executed in a meticulous fashion to insure that scars are very inconspicuous when fully healed.

Superior results take time. A face lift for Seattle / Tacoma residents requires several hours in surgery. If performed quickly, the results of a face lift usually do not last very long and a patient may be left with poorly located, visible scars. Since any facial rejuvenation surgery is a major investment in one's appearance, Seattle area residents considering a face lift are encouraged to take the time to research this procedure thoroughly. After all, it's your face and we want you to be happy with the results.

Recovery after Surgery

Most of the men and women who choose a face lift near Seattle at Puget Sound Plastic Surgery experience only mild discomfort during recovery, and this is generally well-controlled with prescription medication. It is normal for patients to experience decreased facial skin sensation for several weeks to months following facial rejuvenation surgery. The sensation gradually returns to normal as the fine sensory nerves re-grow into the skin that was elevated during the facelift procedure.

Dr. Stridde will remove any bandages or drainage tubes within a couple days of your surgery. Surgical clips and sutures are removed by the first week. Bruising and swelling will occur for the first couple of weeks, and your face will look and feel tight. Many Seattle face lift surgery patients go through a period of mild depression during this healing phase and may question the wisdom of having a facelift procedure. These concerns will fade as a more natural look begins to reveal itself after 2 to 3 weeks.

Most patients are ready to return to work within about 10 to 14 days. Camouflage makeup can be worn to help cover any residual bruising. Dry skin is common for several weeks but can be controlled with a high quality moisturizer. All of our Seattle / Tacoma facelift patients are referred to our aesthetician for complimentary post-surgical lymphatic drainage and facial massage to ensure a rapid return to a normal appearance.

When you're ready to find out if a facelift is right for you, talk with the surgeons at Puget Sound Plastic Surgery. Save $50 on your consultation (regularly $75) with Dr. Stridde when you request your appointment online, or call our office at 866-692-9226. Conveniently located on South 348th Street in Federal Way, the practice offers a complete menu of cosmetic procedures for Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia and other Greater Puget Sound residents.