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Facelifts in Nashville, TN

Our faces are uniquely linked to our identity and personality. Each person’s face is one-of-a-kind, and beautiful in its own way. Just as we all look different, we age differently, too. The way and the rate at which a person experiences facial aging is personal. When board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Don Griffin evaluates you for a facelift here in Nashville, Tennessee. He keeps your unique beauty in mind, creating a plan that takes years off without sacrificing the character of your face.

How Can a Facelift Help?

A facelift is a wonderfully versatile procedure that’s earned its popularity for good reason. Today’s facelift targets the muscles and deeper tissues of the face, creating a significant, comprehensive improvement in the contours of the lower two-thirds of the face. A facelift is typically indicated to treat the following:
 

  • Moderate to severe jowls
  • Loss of definition along the jawline
  • Skin laxity or sagginess in the lower face and neck
  • Certain types of wrinkles in the lower face, such as marionette lines
  • The appearance of a double chin
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Don Griffin M.D., FACS

DON GRIFFIN M.D., FACS

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Don Griffin realizes that no two patients are exactly alike — and neither are his surgical plans. Learn more about his background and his unique approach.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACELIFTS?

Dr. Griffin offers the following facelift options, each tailored to the unique needs and goals of the patient:

  • Full facelift uses incisions placed around the ears and behind the hairline. This more common version of the surgery is used to correct moderate to severe signs of aging. Occasionally, it may also include a small incision beneath the chin.
  • Mini facelift uses incisions that are typically limited to the area immediately around the ears. This approach is best for correcting more subtle signs of aging.

 
During your initial consultation, Dr. Griffin reviews the differences between the facelift techniques and helps you decide which is best for you. You may choose to enhance the results of your facelift with another type of facial rejuvenation, such as brow lift or eyelid surgery. Dr. Griffin can perform these procedures at the same time as your facelift for convenience and improved results.

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING FACELIFT SURGERY?

Dr. Griffin typically performs facelift surgery while you are under general anesthesia. This ensures your absolute comfort as well as his ability to create a significant improvement. Occasionally, especially for mini facelift patients, Dr. Griffin may opt for only local anesthesia with sedation.

The surgical procedure lasts between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the amount of correction required. After a brief period of observation, you’re safe to return home in the care of a loved one.
 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER A FACELIFT?

Dr. Griffin will provide detailed post-op instructions for you to follow after surgery. In general, you will be advised to sleep with your head elevated and use gel ice packs and prescription pain medication for a few days as needed for comfort.
 

HOW LONG IS RECOVERY FROM A FACELIFT?

Most patients are able to go out socially within 1 to 2 weeks when swelling and bruising have subsided. Dr. Griffin will advise you as to when you can return to exercise or strenuous activities.