Facelift

Dr. Gilpin is highly involved with his patients' aftercare, and you can expect a personal visit from him at your home or hotel room after your procedure. He will also call you or your caregiver personally the night after your surgery to make sure your recovery is proceeding optimally. It's recommended that you have a responsible friend or family member stay with you for the first night and drive you home after surgery. During surgery, Dr. Gilpin aims to be as gentle as possible, which usually results in less bruising and swelling, and most of his patients report minimal discomfort after a facelift. Vertical facelift patients may experience a feeling of “tightness”, especially under the chin and neck, which fades as time progresses. Dr. Gilpin will see you on your first post-operative day to remove bandages and check your healing. Swelling and bruising will last from a few days up to two weeks, and you can typically resume social functions within seven to 10 days after surgery. Most patients can return to work within one to two weeks.

For optimal safety and comfort, Dr. Gilpin typically performs facelift procedures under general anesthesia.

When performed by a board-certified surgeon on carefully selected candidates, complications from a facelift are rare. In the rare event complications do occur, they are usually related to adverse reactions to anesthesia, poor healing, or poor scarring.

Most patients see significant results from their facelift within the first one to two months after the procedure. Subtle changes may continue to occur for up to a year after the procedure as well.

The facelift can easily be combined with other facial procedures like eyelid surgery, neck lift, brow lift, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Gilpin can make a professional recommendation based on your goals and concerns during your consultation.

When preparing for your surgery, it's important to follow Dr. Gilpin's instructions to ensure a safe and effective procedure. This includes avoiding over-the-counter medications like aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs. Certain herbal supplements can also increase bleeding, so make sure to discuss these during your consultation. You should also discuss any facial products you regularly use, since some ingredients can compromise your results and skin quality. Most importantly, you should stop smoking at least four weeks prior to your surgery date.

When approaching each procedure, Dr. Gilpin is committed to performing surgery that will last as long as possible, without patients looking over-corrected or altered. Although you can't permanently stop the aging process, you can expect the results of your facelift to be long-lasting, especially when paired with a healthy lifestyle. In general, your facelift will make you look about 10 years younger, and while aging will continue, the procedure will essentially “turn back the clock” and allow you to age gracefully over time. Many Nashville patients also opt to maintain their rejuvenated appearance with non-invasive treatments, like Botox injections and dermal fillers.

Dr. Gilpin's procedures are typically performed at the Cool Springs Surgery Center, which is a fully accredited, state-of-the-art surgical center conveniently located in Nashville.

Dr. Gilpin meticulously hides facelift incisions within the hairline and in the natural contours of the face. When performing a deep plane facelift, the incision typically begins at the hairline of the temples, continues around the ear, and ends in the lower scalp area.u00a0Neck lift incisions often wrap behind each of the earlobes and then end in the lower scalp. There is also a small incision under the chin, which is hidden in a natural crease.u00a0Dr. Gilpin's goal is for you to look naturally refreshed, without any evidence that you have undergone a procedure.

Forty is not too early for a facelift, especially if you notice signs of aging like sagging skin or jowls. Early intervention can provide natural-looking results, that you can enjoy for 10 – 20 years. Based upon patient preference and genetics some people end up having more than one facelift.

A facelift in your 40s can restore youthful contours, smooth early sagging, enhance your jawline, and help reduce the amount you spend on anti-aging via hyaluronic acid fillers. Results are often subtle and natural-looking within this decade verses in your 50s and 60s as the skin retains better elasticity than in later years.

Deep Plane Facelift or SMAS Facelift. After 40, maintenance is particularly important we recommend a series of RF microneedling once or twice a year, a series of laser treatments or one aggressive laser treatment a year. Consult a professional to determine the most suitable approach for your needs and goals.

A deep plane facelift typically lasts 10 to 15 years, depending on your age, skin quality, and lifestyle. It provides long-lasting results by addressing deeper structures of the face for a natural, youthful appearance.

There are no major downsides to a Deep Plane Facelift. Like anything, there is always the risk of surgery, however when performed by a qualified surgeon, the deep plane facelift typically has little to no significant downsides. It is known for its natural results and durability.

While there is no “right” age for a deep plane facelift, patients typically come to us for the procedure when they are in their 40s, 50s, and sometimes 60s. Patients struggling with the look of their jawline, jowls, or simply not loving who they see in the mirror often seek us out for facial rejuvenation. Patients who struggle with skin quality issues, a sagging or drooping jawline, or prefer delaying signs of aging as much as possible can receive a deep plane facelift in their 40s. Dr. Gilpin trained with Dr. Mike Nayak and brought the deep neck lift to Nashville. This procedure can be added on to a deep plane facelift. Having done the deep neck lift in Nashville for 2 years, Dr. Gilpin believes this is a live changing procedure for those who have never had a jawline and is performed primarily on those in their 30’s and 40’s. Additionally, patients who have lost weight on their own or with the help of GLP-1s may also be interested in having a deep plane facelift earlier than their 60s.

FOREVER! Facelifts help turn back the clock 10, 15, or 20 years but aways remember you will continue to age. How long your results last can depend on when you do your first facelift, the quality of your skin at the time of your facelift, your overall health, and certain lifestyle factors (use of sunscreen and smoking), and ability to invest in non surgical maintenance. We recommend using sunscreen every hour on the hour when you are outside to keep your skin protected from the damaging effects of the UV rays of the sun. Practicing a quality skincare regimen and non surgical microneedling, lasers, and facials can also ensure your skin texture, pigment, and wrinkles stay as smooth and firm as possible before and after your surgery.

The standard cost of a deep plane facelift depends on a number of factors. Industry standard, on average facelifts start around the low $20,000’s. We recently heard about a facelift that cost $750,000! While we believe Dr. David Gilpin provides an incredible facelift result he does not charge $750,00 for a facelift. Factors that affect costs include location, surgeon, anesthesia, an additional procedures that are often added on like a brow lift, upper and lower eyelift, lasers, etc.

Absolutely! A deep plane facelift can be hugely worthwhile for patients looking for significant changes in their facial appearance and long-lasting results.