How a 3-Day Facelift Can Stop Signs of Aging

Facelifts are one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed to combat the signs of aging. In North America alone, 123,685 facelift procedures were performed in 2019 and continue to place in the Top 5 Cosmetic Surgical Procedures list year after year. Facelifts are so popular that cosmetic surgery innovations have improved the process to cater to a wider range of patients. The latest innovation in this traditional procedure is called a 3-day facelift, in which patients can usually go out in public without any obvious signs of having surgery.

Who wouldn’t want to look 10 years younger? While many individuals seek the traditional facelift method, more and more are becoming interested in experiencing this new cutting-edge cosmetic surgery. 

Let’s look at how a quick and easy 3-day facelift can transform the way you look, just in time to get back to the work week! 

The 3-Day Facelift Procedure: Explained

For some individuals, time is not the only enemy when it comes to aging. Factors such as stress, fatigue, unhealthy diet, and excessive sun and chemical exposure can contribute to the deterioration of the facial structure.

The main benefit of a 3-day facelift is its ability to rejuvenate the appearance and significantly decrease the most obvious signs of age, including the effects of these factors.

How Is a 3-Day Facelift Performed?

A 3-day facelift is performed with smaller incisions compared to the traditional facelift procedure. Using only absorbable sutures that don’t need to be removed, the procedure does not involve here are no tubes, bandages, or drains involved during the process, a. The certified cosmetic surgeon will conduct necessary adjustments to lift up sagging skin.

The cosmetic surgeon then releases the unwanted skin from the underlying muscle in order to achieve a significant vertical lift. This is also performed on the neck and jawline to decrease the sagginess of the skin on those areas. The small incisions bear significant results as it allows the surgeons to lift the jawline dramatically. 

A very important aspect of the 3-day facelift is the dressing and protection of the small incisions right after the surgery. The patient is always released the same day and can sometimes expect minimal swelling with little to no bruising afterward. The procedure results in minimal scarring, and the incisions are hidden within the natural creases of the face and ears, or covered by hair. As time goes by, the scars will disappear and will look like nothing happened at all!

Because there are no stitches to be taken out, the patient will be ready to step out of the house and flaunt a new, youthful appearance in a matter of three days. A strong trait of the 3-day facelift is how it is able to give the face a fully rejuvenated effect without any signs of going under the knife. 

The Facial Transformation From a 3-Day Facelift

To give you an in-depth understanding of what a 3-day facelift can do for you, let’s discuss the ways it can transform specific parts of the face.

A 3-Day Facelift Will Give You Tighter Skin

Loose skin is one of the main drawbacks of aging, and many individuals are concerned about how the areas surrounding the eyes and cheeks become saggy throughout the years. An effect of the full facial lift is radiant, glowing skin with tighter pores.

A 3-Day Facelift Will Decrease Wrinkles and Crow’s Feet

One of the biggest facial transformation benefits of a 3-day facelift is its ability to remove age lines on the forehead, jawline, and around the eyes. Because of the small incision done during the 3-day facelift procedure, wrinkles will disappear once the short healing process is completed. 

Combined With an Eyelift, the 3-Day Facelift Reduces the Appearance of Puffy Eyes

If you’re one of those people who suffer from “looking tired all the time,” then a 3-day facelift can change all of that. The procedure will lift up the skin from the jawline, which will remove the concentration of unwanted fat and skin on the under-eye area. If your puffy eyes have been bothering you for a long time, then you might want to consider a Lower Blepharoplasty or other eye lift procedures to go along with your 3-day facelift. 

A 3-Day Facelift Will Remove Your “Turkey Neck”

If you are suffering from the common “turkey neck” effect of aging, the 3-day facelift will eliminate the loose skin under the chin. This is a common concern among men and women, and understandably so. The turkey neck not only makes an individual look older, but it also affects confidence as it dramatically changes the way a person looks. The advancements of the 3-day facelift will give patients a tighter neckline without loose skin, hence giving a more youthful appearance.

A 3-Day Facelift Will Make the Cheeks Look Rejuvenated

If you look at the results of those who have gone through a 3-day facelift at McLean Clinic, you will notice how their cheeks appear rejuvenated after the procedure. Lines have disappeared and the sagginess was replaced with a youthful glow. A 3-day facelift also gives more definition to the jawline and creates a beautifully refined facial appearance. 

3-Day Facelift: A Faster, Easier Way to Look Younger

The main benefit of a 3-day facelift is the quick recovery time it gives to the patient. This trait is particularly appealing for those who wish to have the positive outcomes of a traditional facelift but lack the resources or the time for a 30-day recovery.

Busy, working adults can consider the 3-day facelift as the best option for cosmetic surgery to fit their schedules, as well as for those with active lifestyles who are in need of a faster solution to remove unwanted skin on the face. 

The 3-Day Facelift Is a Recommended Procedure for Those With

• Puffiness around the eye area, if combined with an eyelift procedure
• Loose skin on the neck, or “turkey neck”
• Hooded eyelids that give off a fatigued look, if combined with an eyelift procedure
• Hooded eyelids that prevent your ability to see clearly, if combined with an eyelift procedure
• Under-eye bags, sagging skin, and wrinkles

There are certain cosmetic procedures that can optimize the effects of a 3-day facelift. Some examples are:

Upper Blepharoplasty

This surgery is performed on the upper eyelid, which involves the removal of stretched skin that results in hooding along the eyelashes or the formation of wrinkles. 

Lower Blepharoplasty

Performed on the lower eyelid, this procedure reduces the appearance of under-eye puffiness and bags by re-distributing the fat in the area. 

Forehead Lift

This procedure reduces the appearance of deep lines on the forehead.

These surgeries complement the 3-day facelift because a large portion of the facial complexion will be rejuvenated, hence giving a more youthful appearance. To determine if these procedures are appropriate for you in conjunction with the 3-day facelift, feel free to discuss with Dr. McLean during your consultation. 

Minimal Potential Complications

Like all cosmetic surgery procedures, there are some potential complications that can occur after a 3-day facelift. If anything, side effects, such as scar irregularities, infection, or swelling after a 3-day facelift are considered rare. 

Book a Consultation for Your 3-Day Facelift Appointment

Now that you’ve read how a 3-day facelift can give you a more youthful appearance, ask yourself this question: are you ready to look 10 years younger in a matter of three days?  

McLean Clinic pairs modern techniques with a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery so that our clients get a pleasant experience from the moment they make the phone call to the day they step out of the house to enjoy their transformation. Our highly trained staff are dedicated to making every client feel comfortable and confident in every step of their cosmetic surgery journey. Call us today to schedule a free consultation and find out how to set an appointment for your 3-day facelift.