Facelift Tampa

Natural-looking results that allow you to look the age you feel.

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What is a facelift? Refreshed, Restored, Rejuvenated

The ideal facelift, or rhytidectomy, involves a more complex approach than merely tightening the skin in the face and neck. Before each facelift procedure in Tampa, Dr. Markelov carefully studies each patient’s facial structures. Once in the operating room, he sculpts and refines their appearance in accordance with their natural contours. A beautiful, youthful face can help you fall in love with the person you see in the mirror every day and provide you a significant confidence boost.

Facelifts can deliver an elegant transformation in the following scenarios:

When makeup no longer achieves the desired effects
When non-surgical options such as injectables no longer deliver the desired results
When a revitalized and well-rested look are desired

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Why choose Dr. Markelov?

Dr. Markelov is an award-winning surgeon who was expertly trained at the country's premier medical institutions. He is especially gifted in the area of facial sculpting, and he regards facelifts as more than just skin tightening. As an innovator of regenerative medicine, Dr. Markelov uses a hemostatic net and drainless technique to achieve more drastic results with minimal risk of bleeding or fluid collections. Additionally, he uses fat transfer to the face to restore lost volume and create a youthful facial contour. Fat tissue has regenerative properties that help to improve skin quality. Results are always natural and refined.

Below are some of Dr. Markelov’s credentials and accolades:

Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, consistently ranked in the top 3 of US medical schools
Honed his surgery and facial sculpting techniques at Drexel University College of Medicine at
Easton Hospital, where he also garnered an award for teaching
Achieved double board certification
Has been honored with multiple awards, including a Patients’ Choice Award in 2012

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Advantages of the Procedure

Deep lines and facial skin sagging require an expert's delicate and meticulous touch, and Dr. Markelov is just the expert you need. In addition to addressing creases and drooping, he can help restore youthful definition and vitality to your jawline, cheeks, and upper neck. When accompanied by brow lifts and eyelid surgeries, facelifts can take years off your appearance.

AM Plastic Surgery offers a genuinely unique facelift procedure that utilizes a hemostatic net to achieve truly remarkable results. With this cutting-edge technique, Dr. Markelov can redistribute skin more effectively, resulting in a more dramatic transformation with minimal risk of bleeding or fluid collections - and no drains required.

Other advantages include the following:

Improve underlying muscle tone
Restore youthful definition to your face
Combat jowling

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The consultation process A facelift for your aesthetic goals

The first step for every patient is a consultation with Dr. Markelov, who listens intently as the patient shares their vision for an improved appearance. He then explains the procedure and determines if it would help the patient achieve their goals. He only moves forward if he is confident that the procedure will exceed expectations for excellence.

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Am I a good candidate for a facelift in Tampa?

Are you self-conscious about sagging cheeks or jowls? While a facelift can’t stop the aging processes, it can rejuvenate your face and provide you with a natural-looking, line-free countenance. You may be a candidate for a facelift if the following apply to you:

You are healthy overall
You are a non-smoker
You are bothered by changes to your facial muscle tone or skin

What should I expect during my facelift procedure?

Using a hemostatic net is a game-changer in achieving better and more drastic results with minimal risk of bleeding or fluid collections and no drains. Your surgery, whether performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia, will be enhanced by this innovative technology. Dr. Markelov's skilled hands will form an incision along the crease where your ear meets your face, with the possibility of extending upward or downward along the hairline, depending on the extent of your procedure.

The redistribution of fat in critical areas such as mid-face, neck, and along the chin will be expertly executed by Dr. Markelov. Excess skin will be trimmed away, and the underlying muscles and tissues will be lifted and sculpted to create a more youthful appearance, with the added benefit of the hemostatic net.

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Recovery

While complete recovery typically takes 4-6 weeks, most patients are mobile immediately. To reiterate, using the hemostatic net allows for a faster and smoother recovery. This usually looks like the following:

Patients can walk around on the same day
Soreness, swelling, and bruising are normal for the first week or two
Patients must sleep with their heads elevated to minimize swelling
Excessive talking and laughing should be avoided in the short term
Patients should postpone strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks, though light walking is permissible during the first week post-surgery

AM Plastic Surgery is the perfect place for your facial rejuvenation

If you’re looking for a unique and effective facelift in Tampa, look no further than Dr. Markelov at AM Plastic Surgery in Tampa. With the use of a hemostatic net, Dr. Markelov can provide more dramatic results while reducing recovery time and complications. Don't settle for a mediocre facelift—schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Markelov today to achieve the elegant, rejuvenated look you desire.

FAQs

What makes Dr. Markelov's facelift procedure unique?

What are the advantages of Dr. Markelov's facelift technique?

When is a facelift recommended?

Am I a good candidate for a facelift?

What can I expect during the facelift procedure?

What is the recovery process like after a facelift?

How does using the hemostatic net enhance recovery?

What makes Dr. Markelov's facelift procedure unique?

Dr. Markelov's facelift procedure at AM Plastic Surgery stands out due to its utilization of a hemostatic net, resulting in exceptional outcomes with reduced risk of bleeding or fluid buildup and eliminating the need for drains.

What are the advantages of Dr. Markelov's facelift technique?

Before each procedure, Dr. Markelov meticulously assesses the patient's facial anatomy, sculpting and refining their features in the operating room to harmonize with their natural contours. Benefits include enhanced muscle tone, rejuvenated definition, and effective mitigation of jowling.

When is a facelift recommended?

A facelift may be recommended when makeup or non-surgical interventions no longer achieve the desired rejuvenation, and the desire for a refreshed, youthful appearance is paramount.

Am I a good candidate for a facelift?

Individuals troubled by changes in facial muscle tone or skin, maintaining overall good health and a non-smoking lifestyle, are typically considered suitable candidates for a facelift.

What can I expect during the facelift procedure?

During the procedure, Dr. Markelov administers IV sedation or general anesthesia, strategically placing incisions along the ear's crease and potentially extending into the hairline. Precisely redistributing fat, trimming excess skin, and lifting and sculpting underlying tissues result in a revitalized aesthetic.

What is the recovery process like after a facelift?

Although complete recovery usually takes 4-6 weeks, patients can resume light activities immediately post-surgery. Soreness, swelling, and bruising may persist for the first one to two weeks, and strenuous activities should be avoided for 4-6 weeks.

How does using the hemostatic net enhance recovery?

The use of the hemostatic net significantly streamlines the recovery process, enabling patients to move around on the same day as the procedure and minimizing discomfort, swelling, and bruising.