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Facelift & Neck Lift in VA

Smiling middle-aged woman after neck lift in Fairfax VA

Facelifts and Neck Lifts in VA are common plastic surgery procedures.

Why Facelift & Neck Lift are popular in VA? Many professionals in DMV area look to tighten the jawline, restore youthful facial structure, improve saggy jowels, and obtain a youthful appearance. Face and neck lifts may target certain effects of facial aging such as removing a double chin in the submental area or smoothing nasal labial folds with fat transfer.

Who is an ideal candidate for facelift & neck-lift?

An ideal candidate is in generally good health with extra skin in the face and neck. Dr. Domanski will frequently ask patients “What are the three things that you would like us to focus on the most.”

At the first preoperative appointment, Dr. Domanski will review the candidate’s medical history and perform a pertinent physical examination, examining skin redundancy, platysmal bands, and other signs of aging. He takes preoperative photographs that are helpful in reviewing patients goals and expectations. Afterwards, he creates a custom treatment plan. Some patients will benefit from additional procedures such as a forehead lift, while other patients may find an option such as fillers and facial liposuction to fit their needs better.

The second preoperative appointment generally takes place 2 weeks before surgery. At this appointment Dr. Domanski confirms patient main goals for the surgery, provides prescriptions, and reviews postoperative instructions.

On the day of the procedure, Dr. Domanski goes over the patient’s goals again, and does surgical marking in the preoperative holding area. This way, patients are involved in their surgical plan along each step of the way.

Overview of the facelift & neck lift

There are many different names for a facelift. This depends on the area of the face that Dr. Domanski treats. Mini facelift, deep plane facelift, SMAS facelift, rhytidectomy, and neck lift, or plastysmaplasty, are all variations on the same goal: an improved natural, fresh, youthful and rested appearance.

For the most common facelift, Dr. Domanski hides an incision in the hairline, in front of and behind the ear. There is often an incision hidden underneath the chin. Facial liposuction and fat grafting is performed depending on patient needs. Fat can help restore contour. Liposuction is popular in the neck to improve the jawline. Tightening facial muscles and removing extra skin resolves in facial and neck rejuvenation. Incisions are closed using meticulous technique. Numbing medication is injected to minimize postoperative discomfort.

How is the recovery after facelift or neck lift?

Patients go home the same day. Dr. Domanski has a simple rule for his patients: the night after surgery, the patient is a princess. The princess does nothing. Everybody does everything for the princess! This minimizes stress on incision lines. If the patient is a man, now he is the princess!

If patients have drains, we generally remove them the next day in the office. Dr. Domanski uses meticulous suture technique. Thanks to this, his patients can shower and get their incisions wet the day following surgery. In one week, patients may be able to cover any remaining bruising with makeup. Some patients can return to work as soon as 10 days, depending on their work requirements.

What makes Dr. Domanski a trusted provider for Facelift & Neck Lift in VA?

Dr. Domanski is one of the few plastic surgeons in the country who have training in both, Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery. He is board certified in both fields, making him an expert in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Domanski philosophy is that facial cosmetic surgery is about making skin laxity improvements were the sum is greater than the parts, leaving the patient with natural looking results.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Domanski only operates in certified surgery centers. Furthermore, he also maintains hospital privileges for neck and facelifts in several local hospitals.

Patients seek out Dr. Domanski’s skills in facial fat grafting which is the latest trend in treating reduction in collagen levels and collagen deficiency that occurs with age.

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ABOUT DR. DOMANSKI

Focusing on natural results, Dr. Domanski believes in helping patients regain control over their bodies.

Dr. Mark Domanski is a Double-Board certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Domanski is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

He has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine and DC Modern Luxury magazine. However, Dr. Domanski’s favorite accolade is his Most Compassionate Doctor award by Patient’s Choice.

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