WITH A FACELIFT
A well-executed facelift or neck lift using modern techniques can erase years from your appearance. Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons are recognized nationally for their natural-looking results! Our reputation attracts patients from throughout Upstate New York to the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester.
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WORLD-CLASS FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS
Our highly-trained facial plastic surgeons see patients from Buffalo, Syracuse, and throughout New York who travel to Rochester after reading our reviews and seeing the amazing results shown in our before-and-after photos.
REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS
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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Get Your Complete Guide to Facial Rejuvenation
Our comprehensive guide to facial rejuvenation contains everything you need to know about facelift surgery and related procedures.
You'll learn:
• About how we tailor facelift techniques for each patient
• The difference between traditional and mini facelifts
• What to expect during recovery after facial rejuvenation surgery
• Steps for preparing for surgery
If you’re thinking about a facelift, our eGuide is a great place to start.
FACIAL REJUVENATION CUSTOMIZED TO YOU
We tailor facial rejuvenation procedures to achieve your goals, unlike the one-size-fits-all approach you may find elsewhere. Our board-certified facial plastic surgeons collaborate with patients to create a customized surgical plan that addresses their specific facial characteristics and aging concerns.
TRUST YOUR FACELIFT TO A DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON
Getting great results from facial rejuvenation surgery requires choosing a surgeon with the expertise that comes from years of training devoted to facial procedures. That's why people considering a facelift or neck lift in Syracuse, Buffalo, and throughout New York choose the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester.
MEET OUR SURGEONS
Dr. Vito C. Quatela
Dr. Quatela has earned a worldwide reputation as an expert in facial rejuvenation. A double Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Quatela is dedicated to compassionate, personalized patient care. Dr. Quatela is a past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is highly respected by his peers.
Dr. Heather Lee
Dr. Lee is a double Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon, specializing in facelift, mid-facelift, blepharoplasty, and brow lift surgeries. She completed fellowship training under Dr. Quatela and is known for her attention to detail and meticulous technique which produce beautiful, natural-looking results for her facial rejuvenation patients.
Dr. Alex Montague
Dr. Montague is a double Board-Certifed facial plastic surgeon who has developed a reputation for his exemplary technique and personalized patient care. He completed fellowship training in facial plastic surgery under Dr. Quatela and he is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FACELIFT SURGERY
How long do the results of a facelift last?
Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST
"My experience with Dr. Quatela was excellent. He is a gifted surgeon, an artist and a very kind person. He described every aspect of my surgery and the results I could expect (I had a neck lift, a facelift, under eye work and a forehead lift). I could not be more pleased with the results. Dr. Quatela's gift is to make you look your most beautiful, while still looking like yourself. Aside from the people I told, most people don't realize that I had surgery, but keep telling me how wonderful I look. If I had known the results would be this beautiful, I would have done it sooner. In addition to Dr. Quatela, the team that supports him is wonderful, friendly and encouraging. I was in wonderful hands! And, I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone and everyone who is thinking about having this kind of work."
Your options include:
Traditional Facelift: This transformative procedure reduces jowls, enhances jawline definition, lifts and smooths sagging neck skin, and elevates the cheeks.
Mid-Facelift: If you have hollows under the eyes, deep smile lines, and cheeks that have lost their youthful volume, a mid-facelift (combined with eyelid surgery or a brow lift) produces dramatic results.
Mini Facelift: Less invasive than a traditional facelift, you may be a good candidate if you're in your 30s or 40s and want to address early signs of aging.
Our surgeons have mastered advanced facelift techniques, such as the sub-SMAS facelift and the deep plane facelift, which produce remarkable results without looking like you've had "work" done.
LOOK LIKE YOUR YOUNGER SELF
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Day of surgery:
You will return home with your face wrapped in bandages. Having someone on hand to help you after your facelift will make the recovery process easier.
Day after surgery:
Expect swelling and discomfort, which can be minimized by keeping your head elevated and applying ice packs intermittently during the first 48 hours after surgery. Take post-operative medications as prescribed, generally with food to reduce the chance of nausea.
First week:
Limit your activity, although it is important to get up and slowly walk around your house multiple times a day to ensure good circulation.
1 to 2 weeks:
Patients with non-strenuous jobs are typically ready to return to work complete with makeup. Swelling and bruising gradually subside.
3 weeks:
Resume your normal exercise routine, after getting approval from your surgeon, by slowly increasing the level of physical activity.
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Final results are achieved.
HOW LONG IS RECOVERY AFTER A FACELIFT?
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OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST
"Dr. Lee has such a calming spirit and she really cares about your issues and your results. She worked with me for a year before I made my decision. She was very informative and not pushy. She was honest in her assessment of my needs - I came in with a pre-existing idea of what I needed, but she was able to show me how a "necklift" alone would make my face look worse, I needed a face lift. I finally had my surgery at the end of 2020 and my results are amazing. I don't look like I had work, which is what I didn't want, but I got the results I was looking for - very natural. My neck is no longer droopy and I have my jawline back! My husband even noticed and was very pleased with my results for me! Dr. Lee and her team are amazing and I am so glad I made this decision. I am looking to see what else I can have her do, I trust her hands, I trust her judgment, I trust her period. She is the absolute BEST!"
Facelift surgery provides a life-long improvement because it removes excess skin, but the natural aging process continues. However, smoking, sun exposure, and excessive alcohol consumption can compromise the results.
Does facelift surgery leave scars?
The incisions for a facelift are placed along the ear contour as close to the ear as possible, behind the ear, and in the hairline. Our surgeons take care to place the incisions where the resulting scars are not readily noticeable to others.
What happens after I request a consultation?
A member of our Patient Consultant team will reach out within one business day to discuss your procedure of interest, pricing, and our highly skilled physicians. We answer any questions you have about the procedure and then schedule your in-person or virtual consultation.
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