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What is a facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that can create a younger facial appearance by reducing sagging skin and smoothing skin folds on the cheeks and jawline. It involves:

  • Lifting and tightening facial tissues
  • Removing excess skin
  • Smoothing out wrinkles
  • Repositioning or removing skin, fat, and muscle

    A facelift reverses signs of aging by tightening the underlying musculature and removing sagging skin. A good facelift always rejuvenates the neck and the face. 

    The facelift in Richmond is considered the gold standard in facial anti-aging. While non-surgical facelift options offer temporary enhancement, a surgical facelift remains the best way to correct the unwelcome signs of aging, rejuvenate your appearance, and enhance your face's natural contours and harmony.

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    What are the benefits of a facelift with Dr. Sundin?

    • Reducing sagging skin
    • Correcting laugh lines
    • Smoothing out folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline
    • Re-contouring the jawline and neck
    • Improving signs of aging for a more youthful appearance
    • Increasing confidence and self-esteem
    • Tightening the neck and facial muscles
    • Reducing deep wrinkles caused by reduced collagen production

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    Drs. Sundin can combine your facelift with other procedures for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. These procedures include:

    • A brow or forehead lift
    • An eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
    • Fat grafting or facial implants
    • A neck lift
    • Injectables and dermal fillers
    • Non-surgical techniques to enhance the elasticity, texture, and surface of the skin
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    Pairing Your Facelift With a Neck Lift

    A good facelift surgeon always addresses the neck and the face. A facelift is designed to address sagging skin, wrinkles, and other signs of aging on the face, while a neck lift focuses on excess skin and fat in the neck area. By combining these two procedures, patients can achieve a more harmonious and youthful appearance overall. Dr. Sundin’s Uplift technique addresses both the face and the neck. 

    Combining a neck lift and facelift has the added benefit of a more natural-looking outcome than undergoing each procedure separately. Dr. Sundin can address the entire lower face and neck area in one surgery, ensuring a seamless transition between the two regions. 

    Additionally, combining the procedures can reduce overall recovery time and minimize the time the patient needs to take off work or other activities. Patients can expect significant improvements in their facial and neck contours, with a smoother, tighter appearance lasting many years.

    The “Uplift” Facelift Technique

    The Uplift is Dr. Sundin’s signature deep-plane technique for face and neck rejuvenation. This facelift offers a deeper level of correction by including a deep muscle suspension of the neck as well as the face. This tightens the neck and creates lifting and smoothing of the middle and lower facial regions. The tightening of the deep planes creates a longer-lasting result. This technique features minimal downtime and is a favorite among our patients due to minimal scarring.

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    Alternative Options

    Ultherapy

    Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest.

    Renuvion

    Renuvion is a new and effective nonsurgical option for smoothing and contracting the skin — all in one procedure. 

    Neuromodulators

    Neuromodulators relax facial muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

    RF Microneedling

    RF Microneedling is a great way to address topical skin issues—like fine lines and wrinkles—while also enjoying the tissue tightening effects caused by the radiofrequency energy.

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    The Experts In Facial Plastic Surgery

    Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin are highly qualified and experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have dedicated their careers to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Both doctors have completed extensive training and education in plastic surgery, including specialized training in facial plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. They have also earned numerous accolades and awards for their exceptional work, including being named Top Doctors by Northern Virginia Magazine and DC Magazine, as well as being recognized as Top Plastic Surgeons by RealSelf.

    Drs. Burton and Reps Sundin use the latest, modern techniques for face and neck lifts. Their signature technique involves a safe deep-plane face and neck lift that tightens the skin and the deeper layers of the face. They call this technique the Uplift.

    In addition to their technical expertise, Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin are known for their patient-centered approach. They listen to patients' unique concerns and goals and develop personalized treatment plans to achieve the best possible outcomes. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to their patients make them true experts in facial plastic surgery.

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    Extensive Experience Creating the Results You Deserve

    Many of the most common signs of facial aging appear before we expect them to, but they don’t have to be permanent. Thankfully, Drs. Burton and Reps Sundin are here to help. Both board-certified plastic surgeons, these brothers bring over 30 years of combined experience to every procedure.

    They have also completed extensive six-year residencies in Plastic Surgery, covering all aspects of plastic surgery. This distinguishes them from "cosmetic" or "facial" plastic surgeons, who typically undergo only a one-year fellowship. They've also completed prestigious Aesthetic Cosmetic fellowships, learning from world-renowned surgeons in procedures like facelifts, eyelid lifts, and rhinoplasty, ensuring top-level care at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery. 

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    We're committed to creating the natural-looking results our patients deserve, so they can enjoy an enhanced appearance and quality of life.

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    The Ideal Facelift Candidate

    The best candidates for a facelift in Washington, D.C. are those whose face and neck have begun to sag but whose skin still has some elasticity. Having a well-defined and strong bone structure is also ideal. Candidates should generally be in good health and non-smokers.

    While there is no minimum age to consider facelift surgery, most are performed on patients 50 and older. Patients as young as 40 may also qualify depending on their skin quality.

    If you’re interested in learning more about how the facelift can remove years from your appearance—or would like to explore the various other surgical treatments and non-surgical options we offer—reach out and set up your consultation today.

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