How Does a Neck Lift Work?
The neck area experiences constant motion as we turn and move our heads. It is also frequently exposed to the sun and elements, expediting signs of aging. As a result, it can develop loose skin, separated muscles, and loss of definition. A neck lift restores the neck and jawline to a sculpted, youthful appearance. What is a Neck Lift? A neck lift is also known as a lower rhytidectomy, literally a lower facelift. This procedure is often performed with a facelift but can also be performed alone. Dr. [...]
How Does Facial Rejuvenation Work?
Have you noticed that your lower face looks softer, looser, and less defined than it used to? The signs of aging often first appear on your lower face and neck. A TLC Lift™ provides facial rejuvenation by lifting and tightening this problem area. As a result, your cheeks, jawline, and neck look slimmer, sculpted, and defined. What is Facial Rejuvenation? Dr. Lanfranchi and Team TLC offer the TLC Lift™ (Neck Lift Las Vegas & Lower Facelift Las Vegas) for facial rejuvenation. This procedure combines a lower facelift and [...]
How to Speed up Recovery From Neck Liposuction
The neck plays a significant role in facial harmony, but many patients struggle with fat accumulation below the chin that causes a double chin or turkey waddle. At The Lanfranchi Center, Dr. Lanfranchi performs neck liposuction to reduce the appearance of double chins and restore facial harmony. What is Neck Liposuction? Neck liposuction reduces the submental fat or the fat underneath the chin. Dr. Lanfranchi performs this treatment under local anesthesia and makes a small, easily-concealable incision underneath the chin. After making the incision, Dr. Lanfranchi inserts the [...]
How to Prevent Sagging Jowls
The earliest signs of aging typically start on the neck and lower face. The skin slowly loses its natural elasticity, pulling down into sagging jowls. Dr. Lanfranchi helps patients with both preventative measures and treatments for sagging jowls. What Are Sagging Jowls? The term “jowls” is used to describe the sagging skin below the chin or jawline. Nearly everyone develops sagging jowls as they age. Those with thicker skin, more facial fat, or more collagen may experience less noticeable jowls. The Lanfranchi Center treats sagging jowls with our [...]
How Long Does Swelling Last After Brow Lift?
Sagging eyebrows can place excess weight on the eyes, causing you to appear tired and making it difficult to keep your eyes open. An eyebrow lift reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lifts the weight off the eyes, repositions the eyebrow on the bone structure, and improves the patient’s self-confidence. What is a Brow Lift? The Lanfranchi Center performs brow lifts to elevate the eyebrows to their natural position on the bone. It allows our patients to look less tired and makes it easier for them [...]
What to Expect After a Facial Fat Transfer
Despite having a negative connotation, fat in the right places can give the appearance of a more youthful and healthy glow. During the aging process, fat naturally decreases in the facial areas which can cause a hollow appearance. After a facial fat transfer at The Lanfranchi Center, patients can experience long-lasting volume restoration and facial rejuvenation. What is Facial Fat Transfer? Facial fat transfer, or facial fat grafting, takes fat from one area, such as the abdomen or thighs, and transfers it to areas of the face where [...]
What to Expect After Blepharoplasty
If you want to get rid of droopy eyelids and puffiness, consider blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift. This procedure can refresh the appearance of your entire face by revealing your bright, beautiful eyes with minimal recovery time. Signs of aging often appear around the eyes before the rest of the face due to the skin around the eyes being more thin and delicate than other parts of the face. A blepharoplasty or eyelid lift rejuvenates the eye area with a minor surgical procedure. A blepharoplasty can be performed [...]
How Long Does an Upper Eyelid Lift Last?
Over time, the aging process causes the skin to thin and lose its elasticity. This can result in droopiness, bags, and wrinkles around the eyes which can give the appearance of being tired, angry, or frustrated. At The Lanfranchi Center, one of Dr. Lanfranchi’s favorite procedures is an upper eyelid lift to help restore his patient’s eyes to a bright, youthful appearance. What is Upper Blepharoplasty? Upper blepharoplasty is the medical term for an upper eyelid lift, which removes skin on the upper eyelid to treat hooded eyes. [...]
How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Facelift?
Sometimes, our faces seem to age faster than we do. If you’re frustrated with signs of aging and want to refresh your appearance, Dr. Lanfranchi specializes in face and neck rejuvenation to give you natural-looking results with minimal downtime. What is a Facelift? A facelift is a cosmetic procedure that reduces signs of aging like sagging and wrinkles. Time and gravity cause skin laxity that leads to drooping muscles and loose skin around the face and neck. If time has taken a toll and you want to lift [...]