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The secret to getting the most out of your facelift and supporting long-lasting results
Selecting an internationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Laurence Kirwan supports the safety and quality of facelifts and other treatments. Due to Dr. Kirwan’s talent, experience, and techniques, the results from your procedure look natural and are “durable” (can last a long time). How you care for your skin and body, and what you do after your treatment at Kirwan Plastic Surgery in Norwalk, Connecticut, also matters. Your habits and behaviors can either help or hinder the healing process and the sustainability of your renewed appearance.
Why does technique matter?
As an example, other clinics may market “mini-facelifts.” While these approaches may imply shorter scars and a faster recovery, the results are typically minimal. And, of interest to those concerned about the longevity of treatments and who want to maximize their results, these “mini-lifts” are also of minimal duration. Dr. Kirwan only performs standard facelifts, with the noteworthy exception of mini-facelifts as a secondary procedure to correct premature skin relaxation following a full facelift. Early wrinkling may occur when individuals in their late 60s or older with severely lax skin undergo a facelift for the first time. By doing things right the first time, our team helps to position you for success. You can enjoy natural-looking results for many years to come.
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Before & After Photos
58 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Chin Implant, Laser Around Mouth and Lower Lids, Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Tissue Filler in Lips
57 year old, Facelift, Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Endoscopic Browlift
45 year old, Facelift, Chin Implant and Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelids), 10 months
60 year old, Facelift, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chemical Peel Lower Eyelids
60 year old Facelift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chin Implant, Rhinoplasty, Chemical Peel of Lower Eyelids and around Mouth, 4 months
60 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Chin Implant 4 months after surgery (cropped for privacy)
56 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chin Implant, 2 years after surgery
57 year old Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chin Implant, 6 months
76 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), 1 year
59 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chin Implant, Rhinoplasty, 2 years after surgery
59 year old, Facelift, Endoscopic Browlift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chin Implant, 5 months after surgery
54 year old Facelift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chemical Peel Around Mouth, Chin Implant, one year
78 year old, Facelift, Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Chemical Peel Around Mouth & Lower Eyelids
short scar facelift with correction of thyroidectomy scar in lower neck front view
50 year old facelift upper eyelids one year prior facelift 10 yrs before
short scar facelift with correction of thyroidectomy scar in lower neck front view
59 year old 1500 pixels face lift with submental plication of platysma muscles laser lower eyelids and lateral canthoplasty front
62 year old facelift, browlift, hairline approach, upper & lower eyelids, chin implant, rhinoplasty subtle without fracture nasal domes, peel lower eyelids & perioral, 4 months
40 year old facelift upper lower eyelids one year
44 year old facelift upper lower eyelids one year
70 year old one month after neck lift and jawline lift front
68 year old one year after facelift submental platysmaplasty chin implant upper blepharoplasty lower eyelid TCA peel front
51 year old, endobrow, upper lower eyelids, 18 months after, facelift, chin augmentation CSC, 6 months after. Front view.
56 year old facelift chin augmentation 15 months after surgery front view
47 year old facelift and eyelids six month follow up front view
56 year old facelift browlift 12 months
How will my facelift “age”?
Even with Dr. Kirwan’s considerable skill and experience, no facelift results last forever – nothing does. Our team’s expertise effectively resets the clock but doesn’t stop it entirely. Your skin will continue to lose its firmness and elasticity. As this process occurs, you may notice in the years following treatment that your youthful facelift now features noticeable wrinkling. For this reason, we encourage individuals to pursue a facelift while their skin is still elastic, when it can conform to its natural shape after being stretched. This generally means undergoing a facelift when you are younger; however, if you have a history of taking good care of your skin and have otherwise taken an aggressive approach to anti-aging, you may be able to delay a facelift until you are in your 60s or older. Again, it depends on the quality of your skin.
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What can I do to support sustained results?
Avoid or minimize many of the controllable factors that contribute to signs of aging and sun damage and lead to the need for a facelift in the first place. The No. 1 thing you can do is practice sun protection and avoidance measures. Eating a nutritious diet, avoiding smoking, and other healthy lifestyle practices sustain the results from treatment from the inside out. We can also advise on complementary skin care and non-surgical procedures to get more “life” out of your facelift.
Can I undergo another facelift?
It’s a fallacy that once you’ve had one facelift, that’s all you can do or will ever need. As noted above, the aging process continues. We allow you to start over in some respects, reversing signs of aging. However, the effects of gravity, the continued breakdown of structural supports within the skin, and environmental factors can degrade the youthful results in the years following treatment. If you are concerned about changes in the appearance of your skin, Dr. Kirwan can evaluate those concerns and may recommend non-surgical or surgical interventions to allow you to continue to look and feel your best.
For now, we welcome any questions you may have about facelifts and other ways to renew your appearance at Kirwan Plastic Surgery. Contact our Darien, Greenwich, and New Canaan area team today. To schedule a consultation at our office in Norwalk, CT, call us at (475) 250-1581.
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Dr. Laurence Kirwan
Dr. Laurence Kirwan, MD, FRCS, FACS, is an internationally renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He trained at Manchester University and completed his Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and American College of Surgeons, he is a leader in aesthetic surgery, specializing in face, breast, and body procedures. Dr. Kirwan has authored multiple scientific papers and books and served as an instructor in prestigious programs. Recognized by Tatler and Russian Vogue, he practices in Connecticut, where he continues to offer personalized, top-tier care to his patients.