Primary Facelift in Houston, TX
Houston Facelift Surgeon:
Dr. Henry Mentz
How much does a facelift in Houston cost?
The cost of a facelift starts at $15,500. Please note these fees do not include anesthesia, facility, or outside fees.
Dr. Mentz’s facelift procedure varies by each unique case, as different patients will have different procedures added. Undergoing multiple procedures increases the costs of anesthesia and facility time.
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Dr. Mentz’s Surgical Technique for Facelift
A primary facelift is a customized facelift procedure that involves a three-layer technique to refresh and renew the facial appearance, taking years off the face and restoring defined, elegant lines. During a primary facelift, Dr. Menz will carefully remove excess, loose facial skin and tighten the deeper muscles and tissues. A primary facelift procedure achieves long-lasting, natural-looking results, sculpting the jawline and cheekbones to recapture the firmer, refined and contoured appearance of your youth.
A primary facelift is a customized facelift procedure that involves a three-layer technique to refresh and renew the facial appearance, taking years off the face and restoring defined, elegant lines. During a primary facelift, Dr. Menz will carefully remove excess, loose facial skin and tighten the deeper muscles and tissues. A primary facelift procedure achieves long-lasting, natural-looking results, sculpting the jawline and cheekbones to recapture the firmer, refined and contoured appearance of your youth.
Goals of a Facelift
Although every patient is different, the main goals of a facelift include:
- Removing deep facial folds
- Softening excessive sagging and drooping of large wrinkles
- Restoring a smooth jawline and elegant neck contour
- Freshening the quality of the skin
- Opening and rejuvenating the eye area
- Elevating the brow area
- Smoothing the vertical and horizontal lines of the forehead
- Achieving a natural and more youthful facial contour
FAQ
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How Much is a Facelift in Houston?
The cost of a facelift starts at $15,500. Please note that these fees do not include anesthesia, facility fees, or any outside fees.
Dr. Mentz’s facelift procedures vary by each unique case, as different patients will have different procedures added. Undergoing multiple procedures will increase the costs of anesthesia and facility time.
Recovery
Directly after your facelift, a special cooling mask will be placed on your skin to help minimize bruising and swelling. In addition, small tubes may be inserted beneath the skin to prevent fluid accumulation.
If necessary, Dr. Mentz may recommend an overnight stay at one of his SurgiCentre’s recovery suites, where you will be cared for by a highly trained registered nurse who specializes in plastic surgery recovery. Moreover, if you live within 20 miles of our facility, Dr. Mentz will offer a visit to your home by a nurse who is trained to assist you with post-operative recovery. The nurse will change any dressings, monitor your recovery, assist you with your medication, and provide Dr. Mentz with an update on your consultation. This is part of Dr. Mentz’s signature concierge surgical and recovery experience.
Most sutures are removed 5 to 7 days after surgery. Peak swelling takes place within 24 to 48 hours, with moderate swelling may lasting for weeks. We recommend elevation of the head (even during sleep) to reduce initial swelling. Bruising typically subsides within two weeks. Patients are typically able to return to work in two weeks, and resume exercise and other strenuous activities in about six weeks.
What to Expect After Facelift Surgery
- 1-3 weeks: potentially large amounts of bruising, swelling, and asymmetry.
- If eyelids are involved then temporary blurry vision and need for eye care should be expected.
- Rhinoplasty: swelling that fluctuates for several months post-op.
- 3-4 months: tightness and numbness which indicate positive healing.
- 5-6 months: patients begin to see what the final results will look like and continue up to 1 year.
- Throughout the healing process, we utilize minor in-office treatments to speed up or enhance the recovery process.
Candidates for facelift surgery
- Have minimal to moderate excess skin in the neck, jowls, and mid-face
- Have deep creases along the nose that extend to the corners of the mouth
- Have deep creases below the lower eyelids
- Have loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin which can cause the appearance of a double chin
- Are in general good health
- Have minimal to moderate excess skin in the neck, jowls, and mid-face
- Have deep creases along the nose that extend to the corners of the mouth
- Have deep creases below the lower eyelids
- Have loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin which can cause the appearance of a double chin
- Are in general good health
Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz
Facelift Procedures
Mini Facelift
Lower Facelift
Mini Facelift
Lower Facelift
Mini Facelift
How the Face Ages
How do I Know Which Facelift Technique is Right for me?
Blending Techniques
What Procedures can be Combined with a Facelift?
It’s very common for patients to choose to have another procedure in conjunction with their facelift. This can be either surgical or non-surgical, and may include a neck lift, eyelid surgery, an endoscopic brow lift, cell-enriched fat grafting, rhinoplasty, or laser resurfacing. During your consultation with Dr. Mentz, it’s important to discuss all areas of concern and your specific aesthetic goals so that he can properly determine if having another procedure alongside a facelift is right for you.
