Dr. Kopelman’s facelift in NYC is the “Gold” standard for treating structural changes associated with the aging face. The goal of facelifting is meant to recontour the midface, jawline, and neck by elevating and shifting the deeper structures called the submuscular aponeurotic system (SMAS).
A deep plane facelift is completed by placing most of the upperward tension on the deeper layers of the face and not on the superficial skin. Lifting the sagging skin of your face alone will make your face appear unnatural and distorted. The outer corners of your mouth and eyelid (called the canthus) may look wind-swept and too tight. By using the SMAS instead of the skin as a fulcrum to raise your sagging tissue you will obtain a longer lasting improvement without a distortion in your smile or eyelid contours. As a facelift surgeon in New York City, Dr. Kopelman’s goal is to tighten deep tissues to relieve the stress on the superficial layers.This will allow the overlying skin to be gently repositioned and trimmed to give you a natural appearance avoiding the over done distortions. The incisions will also heal with less visible scarring and no hair loss or change to your hairline will occur.
All other cosmetic therapies invasive and non-invasive must be measured against a surgical facelift for their ability to reverse the signs of aging. Facelift techniques have evolved over many decades. In the past the skin was used as a fulcrum to lift the soft tissue of the face. This has led to pulled “wind swept” unnatural results that do not last very long. Modern facelifting techniques rely on the deeper layers of the face to recontour the neck, jawline and mid-face to lift and tighten the soft tissue of the face. The aging face typically exhibits the effects of “deflation”. The loss of facial fat combined with unrelenting gravitational effects will commonly cause the eyelids to bulge and the brow, mid-face, lower face and neck to sag downward.
“I just recently celebrated my 60th birthday! I considered a number of alternatives to get the ‘lift’ to sync my inside and outside. I chose Dr. Kopelman to help me out and it turned out to be one of my better decisions. Dr. Kopelman is a top-notch confident professional who is a skilled, meticulous and caring individual. He listens, evaluates and tells it like it is – what you need and what you don’t need. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 the highest) my entire pre and post surgical experience was a ’10’ with the doctor and all of his office associates. All my questions were answered – timely and effectively, the after-care follow up was top notch (like a family member taking care of you) and the staff was professional and courteous at all times even during my more anxious moments. I love my results – I look like myself, more refreshed and youthful without it being over the top. Dr. Kopelman performed a facelift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, and liposuction on my neck. I’m writing this testimonial just three weeks after my surgery to share my positive experience because I realize there are a lot of choices out there (which can be very confusing) and you want to be sure you make the right choice – I did!
~ Patty D. ~
During your facial consultation, Dr. Kopelman will focus his efforts on the areas that concern you the most but he will also assess other areas of facial aging that may be present such as upper eyelid hooding, lower eyelid bags, loss of facial fat, and sun damaged skin that may detract from the overall “picture”. He will customize your treatment plan by recommending additional targeted procedures such as an eyelid lift, brow lift, or fat grafting, facial fillers (like Restylane Lyft, Juvéderm Voluma XC), and facial implants which will add volume to your cheeks or chin. If your skin is sun damaged he may also recommend laser resurfacing to enhance the final result.
Ideal Facelift Candidate
Facelift Benefits
Facelift Techniques
A facelift is meant to help restore your natural facial contours & if done correctly will rejuvenate your symmetry
Natural appearing results are obtained by the lifting “power” on the deeper facial structures and not on the surface of the skin. Bulges of fat are also selectively sculpted and sagging muscles are re-approximated. These procedures will not distort your smile or eyelid contours and there will be no change to your hairline. Sutures are removed in about one week however it may take several weeks before swelling subsides. The skin incisions will heal with fine lines, which will fade over several months. The ultimate goal is to end with as little telltale signs of facelift surgery as possible. As a facelift surgeon in New York City, Dr. Kopelman knows that this will give you a natural appearing result that will prevent you from looking like you have had a surgical procedure
Facial surgery is a personal decision that you should approach with some research and thought. As a plastic surgeon for over 30 years, Dr. Kopelman has performed and taught his cosmetic and reconstructive techniques to his surgical colleagues from all over the United States and world. He has innovated and championed many of these techniques and prides himself on delivering beautiful and natural looking results. Whether your improvement involves your eyelids, brows, your cheeks, or your neck, he employs procedures to diminish trauma and speed recovery.
Depending upon your cosmetic concerns, Dr. Kopelman may recommend other cosmetic procedures such as cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), fat grafting, endoscopic brow lifts, and laser skin rejuvenation to enhance the overall appearance of your face.
Frequently asked questions
about a Facelift
The ultimate goal of your face lift surgery is to “turn back the clock” by tightening and lifting the skin and muscle of the neck and mid-facial soft tissue to redistribute skin and muscle and recreate lost facial volume. At the time of the initial consultation Dr. Kopelman will provide a precise assessment of your facial features.This will allow him to outline a detailed plan to restore balanced and harmonious facial features. If you decide that a facelift is the right option for you you can be sure that Dr. Kopelman’s artistic eye, skilled hands and attention to detail will leave you looking years younger without obvious signs that you underwent a facelift procedure. Dr. Kopelman will individualize his face lifting techniques to match your unique features. One facelift technique cannot be applied to all patients.
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Dr. Joel Kopelman is a Facial Oculoplastic Surgeon in New York City and New Jersey Performing Eyelid Surgery, Browlifts and Facelifts
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