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As people age, the muscles and skin on the cheeks, jaw, and neck can begin to lose elasticity and sag. Eventually, the face may start to look tired, unhappy, and unhealthy. Unfortunately, extra sleep and fancy products cannot turn back the hands of time. The only way to restore a youthful look is through surgical intervention.

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Dr. George Moynihan is widely known as one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in Chicago. Over his long and distinguished career, Dr. Moynihan has achieved a reputation for excellence in cosmetic facial plastic surgeries, and for his accomplishments in leading teams performing intricate, complex facial reconstruction surgeries. Your cosmetic procedure can be performed by a master of the advanced art of facial plastic surgery.

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Comprehensive facial rejuvenation: The Gold Lift.

The Gold Lift is a set of procedures that addresses every aspect of facial aging. The first step is a private consultation with Dr. Moynihan, who will speak with you about your hopes and dreams and advise you regarding what the Gold Lift can do. This procedure has the benefit of addressing facial aging in all its aspects, creating a look that is remarkably natural, refreshed – and looks like you, not as if the result of surgery. Leave your friends and family wondering how you did it – and we never tell!

Your consultation will start with a discussion of your personal areas of concern. We will educate you about the aging process, how the skin and tissues lose volume, resilience, and suppleness over time, and what can be done to slow the process. We will discuss how our specialized approach leads to a significant level of facial rejuvenation that appears entirely natural and is undetectable as being the result of surgery.

Dr. Moynihan’s over-arching philosophy is that the end result should seamlessly match the patient resulting in a significant change that is undetectable to the observer. With his “aging face” procedures performed in a single surgical appointment, Dr. Moynihan can create an exceptionally rejuvenated look.

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“Excellent care from the staff and I am thrilled with my results. The process was thorough so I felt prepared for my surgery and recovery. I wish I did this a long time ago!”

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Turn Back The ClockThe Facelift | Chicago, IL

A facelift, if performed with the most advanced surgical techniques, updates your look to be refreshed, healthy, and above all, look like you, not a surgically altered version. You deserve treatment at Gold Coast Plastic Surgery, under the care of one of Chicago’s leading facial plastic surgeons, Dr. George Moynihan.

Facelift surgery requires a specific set of skills, and an artist’s eye for balance and structure. Modern facelift techniques deliver results above and beyond what was possible in the past, and Dr. Moynihan is a master of the most effective surgical techniques and known for his ability to create a remarkably fresh, natural look that his patients love.

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The Facelift Procedure

Our face is the first thing seen by other people, and most often they assume that it reflects how we feel on the inside. However, this is not always the case.

What Is a Rhytidectomy?

A Rhytidectomy, more commonly referred to as a facelift, is an invasive procedure designed to lift the skin and muscles of the mid to lower face, which can become lax as the years go by. This loss of skin tone can be further complicated by smoking, sun damage, dramatic weight loss, and illness. A Rhytidectomy will lift sinking facial tissues and smooth the skin. The loose skin of the jowls, jawline, and neck will be made taut, resulting in a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Best of all, the facelift can provide long-lasting results.

It is important to understand the Face Lift alone will not remove forehead wrinkles, Crow’s Feet, or the bags under the eyes. Used alone, the Face Lift will provide an excellent lift to the face and restore the healthy contours. When Face Lifts are performed in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures, maximum aesthetic results can be obtained. For example, as the Rhytidectomy tightens the jawline, a Brow lift will smooth the forehead, the Blepharoplasty will tighten and lift the eyebrows or Dermal Fillers can ease the Frown line, Crow’s Feet, and depleted facial volume. By using these complementary procedures in conjunction with a Rhytidectomy, the total face will take on a more youthful appearance.

What is a deep plane facelift? Is it really better?

A deep plane facelift targets more than excess skin or fatty tissue – it targets the deeper tissues and muscles to address several underlying reasons for facial aging. Your skin and tissue, including the tissue framework holding the skin in place, or the “deep plane,” begins to lose its firmness and flexibility, causing the skin on the surface to droop and fall. Correcting excess skin, as well as tightening and repositioning the underlying structure, leads to a result that is remarkably natural in appearance – with far longer-lasting results than older, traditional techniques.

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The Ideal Face Lift Candidate

The ideal candidate for a facelift in Chicago will be a man or woman in generally good health, looking to improve the sagging, aging skin on the lower half of the face. People with a defined bony structure, within 20 pounds of their target weight, can see exceptional benefits from the procedure. Patients should clearly understand the procedure and possess reasonable expectations for their upcoming surgery.

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Recovery from a Face Lift

Patients should expect their recovery after a Face Lift to last two to three weeks. Bruising and swelling should be expected for the first several days after surgery, although the swelling may take six months or longer to fully resolve. There may be a moderate level of discomfort. Dr. Moynihan will prescribe the necessary pain medications to keep patients comfortable during the healing process. It is not unusual for patients to experience some temporary numbness in areas of the skin and face; this will dissipate over the upcoming weeks.

Depending on the extent of the Face Lift, the head may be wrapped in surgical gauze, bandages, and/or a compression garment. These will help control swelling and hold the tissue in position as it begins to heal. Dr. Moynihan will closely monitor the progression of healing, with the first follow-up appointment scheduled five to 10 days after surgery.

Here he will also remove sutures and change dressings. Patients normally feel well enough to return to work or school 10 to 14 days after surgery. After this time, women and men are generally comfortable in their appearance, and ready to be out in public. Lifting and vigorous exercise should be postponed until four to six weeks after the Rhytidectomy.

While the recovery from good Face Lifts will only take a few weeks, it will take longer before the final results can be appreciated. Once the swelling has completely resolved, the appearance will look tighter, more sculpted, and years younger. Scarring does occur after a Face Lift. Dr. Moynihan meticulously places his incisions within the natural hairline, to keep these scars hidden.

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Artistry, Professionalism, and Expertise.

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Patient Testimonials

Comprehensive facial rejuvenation: The Gold Lift.

“Excellent care from the staff and I am thrilled with my results.”

“I am so grateful for having found him!”

“Thrilled over the moon!”

“Dr. Moynihan is who you want to be in charge of how your face looks for the rest of your life!”

Turn Back The ClockThe Facelift | Chicago, IL

The Facelift Procedure

Our face is the first thing seen by other people, and most often they assume that it reflects how we feel on the inside. However, this is not always the case.

What Is a Rhytidectomy?

What is a deep plane facelift? Is it really better?

The Ideal Face Lift Candidate

Recovery from a Face Lift

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