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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
AN S-LIFT
• An S-Lift is a facelift that helps to restore mild to moderate
sagging jowls and tighten the cheek skin.
• It is less extensive than other facelifts, but also has
less "down time."
• To optimize results, an S-lift is often combined with laser
resurfacing which will additional tightening and smooth the skin
and/or fat transfer to give a fuller, more youthful look to your
cheeks.
• An S-lift can be performed under local anesthesia using
numbing medication with the tumescent technique. A medication
may be given to help you relax. "Twighlight" sedation
is an option, but requires an anesthesiologist, and will add to
the cost of the procedure. You can discuss these anesthetic options
with Dr. Gladstone.
• After the procedure, you will have some swelling in your
cheeks as well as experience a sensation of tightness.
• Though it is rare, there is a risk of a collection of blood
or inflammatory fluid. Should this occur, we will need to remove
this fluid by a needle and syringe. This may require you to return
to the office several times.
• Though it is rare, some of the skin near the area where
it has been sutured could slough off. Should this occur, we will
provide local skin care.
• Though it is rare, you may experience a temporary weakness
in smiling, or you may have an eyelid droop. These are usually
temporary and will resolve with time.
• Because of the bruising and swelling with an S-lift; expect
to take 7-10 days off from work.
PRE-OPERATIVE PLANNING
• Please stop all aspirin or aspirin-related products two
weeks before the operation.
• Please stop all anti-inflammatories including Advil/Ibuprofen/Naproxen/Vioxx/Celebrex
or others at least 10 days before the operation.
• Please stop Ginkgo Biloba, Vitmain E and Vitamin C at least
10 days before surgery.
• Please arrange to have someone pick you up after surgery
as you will not be able to drive.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY OF SURGERY
• Please eat a light breakfast.
• After greeting you, and having you fill out the consents,
Dr. Gladstone will mark your face with a surgical pen.
• You will be given some relaxation medicine.
• We will then numb up your face with injections. Initially,
there will be some sharpness from the small needle, but then you
will feel only pressure.POST TREATMENT CARE
• You should place ice bags or frozen vegetables covered
in a wash cloth over both of your cheeks for 20 minutes per hour
while you’re awake for at least the first 72 hours after
the procedure.
• You should avoid lying down. You should elevate your head
when going to bed.
• You should take it easy for the next 2 weeks. No heavy
physical exertion. You may resume jogging and non-contact sports
3 weeks after the surgery. You may resume more strenuous sports
at 6 weeks.
• You may eat a soft diet for the first day or two. You then
may resume a normal diet, though you may experience some tenderness
on chewing.
• Please remember to take the prescribed medications.
• You will need to keep the suture areas dry for 48 hours.
• You may gently shampoo your hair 72 hours following the
surgery.
• You will need to return the day following the operation,
for a dressing change, and so that Dr. Gladstone can make sure
everything is going well.
• You will need to keep the dressing on until your next post-operative
visit one week after the procedure.
• Should you experience any steady increase in pain, swelling
or fever, you must immediately page Dr. Gladstone through the
hospital paging operator 650.723-6661.
• You must avoid excessive sun exposure for at least 3 weeks
as this may increase swelling. Thereafter, please remember to
use sunblock or protective hats
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