Primera Plastic Surgery
1035 Primera Boulevard
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 333-3040
Fax: (407) 333-3496
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Med Spa only)
Facelift specialist Dr. Edward J. Gross can give you an energetic, youthful appearance that matches the way you feel inside. Using techniques customized to ensure the results look natural, Dr. Gross lifts and tightens the face’s soft tissue and contours the jawline to reverse the effects of gravity, sun exposure, and the stresses of daily life. Women and men searching for a facelift surgeon in Orlando are hard-pressed to find another double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with Dr. Gross’ training and experience.
If you’re considering a facelift, request a consultation today or call our office at (407) 333-3040.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Facelift surgery lifts and tightens facial tissue to reverse the signs of aging such as sagging jowls, lax skin, and facial folds. Also called rhytidectomy, facelift surgery addresses all of the various facial tissue levels, including the underlying muscles known as the superficial muscular aponeurotic system, or SMAS.
For comprehensive and seamless results, Dr. Gross also includes neck lift surgery to tighten the skin and platysma muscle. Because Dr. Gross tightens the underlying deeper muscular layer, results look more natural and last significantly longer–generally 10-15 years and beyond.
At Primera Plastic Surgery, most patients can expect to pay between $17,000 and $25,500 (NOT including anesthesia or facility fees) for their facelift and neck lift surgeries. The overwhelming majority of patients who undergo facelift surgery feel that the expense is well worth the lasting results. Dr. Gross meticulously plans his facelift surgeries to meet the precise needs of each patient.
More significant procedures generally cost more than mini facelifts or surgeries that target only minor complaints. During your consultation, Dr. Gross offers you a more precise quote that reflects all elements of your surgery. Dr. Gross is also pleased to offer his patients financing options to help them work facelift surgery into their budgets. Our staff will help you navigate a plan that suits your lifestyle.
One of the top facial plastic surgeons in the region, Dr. Gross uses this proven, comprehensive technique for facelift surgery. Unlike previous versions of the procedure, which often relied on tightening the skin, creating an artificial, “windblown” appearance, SMAS facelifts manipulate deeper tissues by lifting, tightening, and repositioning muscle to actually improve the structure of the face. While the skin is also redraped and tightened slightly to ease the look of fine lines and wrinkles, it’s no longer the primary method for rejuvenating the face. Today’s facelift and neck lift surgery correct an array of common signs of aging in the lower portion of the face and neck, including:
Dr. Gross conceals facelift incisions both behind and in front of the ear crease. Attention to detail in the planning, placement, and closure of these incisions is the key to his consistently natural-looking results.
Dr. Gross makes facelift incisions so they are hidden in the hairline and around the ears. He uses the SMAS facelift for better longevity, minimal scarring, and natural-looking results.
The best candidates for this procedure have a BMI below 30, are non-smokers in good health, and have realistic expectations about their potential facelift results.
Studies show that cosmetic procedures performed earlier in a patient’s life offer the longest-lasting results because younger skin maintains better elasticity and tone. “Patients are seeking facial rejuvenation at a younger age, and we are seeing better treatment outcomes when we start with younger, healthier skin,” says Dr. Gross.
Dr. Gross uses computer imaging to simulate your facelift results during your initial consultation. This technology helps him adapt each facelift procedure to each patient’s unique anatomy and goals. During your consultation, you and Dr. Gross may work together to virtually experiment with different surgical techniques to ensure you’re both working toward a common goal.
With 24 years in practice, Dr. Gross’ quality of care and results have earned the confidence and referrals of doctors throughout the region. His emphasis on patient education helps the men and women he treats feel comfortable and supported during their treatment.
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Dr. Gross also sometimes recommends a mini facelift for Daytona Beach, Tampa, Gainesville, and Melbourne patients who want to treat signs of facial aging but do not need as extensive a treatment as a traditional facelift. Additionally, he frequently combines a facelift with a neck lift to address sagging neck skin, as well as a specialized procedure to eliminate neck bands called platysma muscle plication or corset platysmaplasty.
Dr. Gross customizes each face lift in Orlando to get the best possible results and may recommend specific procedures such as:
It’s important to lay the foundation for a smooth recovery and excellent results by preparing your skin before surgery. We provide facelift patients with a complimentary medical-grade skincare regimen to promote firmer, tighter, and more robust skin that heals faster and more easily. You’ll begin using Alastin® ReFORM & RePAIR Complex twice a day at least 2 to 4 weeks before surgery to boost your skin’s elastin and collagen production and accelerate healing.
Facelift surgery is an outpatient procedure at Primera Surgery Center. Although each patient’s experience varies somewhat, the following is a general facelift recovery timeline.
Have a trusted loved one drive you home and stay with you for at least the remainder of the day following surgery. As with any surgical procedure, you will experience some discomfort that is usually well managed with the help of prescribed medication. Swelling and bruising are expected aftereffects of facelift surgery. Our practice recommends using arnica to reduce bruising.
You’ll continue to use your Alastin ReFORM & RePAIR cream throughout recovery, carefully avoiding your incisions until your sutures are removed.
Swelling and bruising should start to dissipate and mostly resolve. You’ll visit Dr. Gross for your follow-up appointment, and he will remove your sutures at this time.
Most patients feel comfortable and confident enough to return to work and other daily activities, using makeup to cover any residual bruising.
You may be cleared to engage in more strenuous activities, such as exercising, during this time.
Keep in mind that you should also limit your exposure to the sun for several months in order to avoid excessive scarring and other complications. Dr. Gross recommends adopting sunscreen into your permanent skincare regimen to avoid future skin damage and prolong your results for as long as possible. He also advises you to continue your Alastin skincare regimen for at least 3 months following surgery.
The results of your facelift can last for more than a decade, but it’s worth noting that a small percentage of patients require a second procedure in order to achieve their desired results. During your consultation, Dr. Gross evaluates your degree of facial aging and helps you understand the likelihood of achieving your cosmetic goals.
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Read Patient StoriesAlthough facelift surgery is a popular option on its own, occasionally its results can be complemented by those of eyelid surgery or even a laser treatment.
Although facelift surgery is often the most comprehensive long-term method for correct facial aging, it’s not the only option. For those with localized sagging and excess fat under the chin, a chin tuck (Submentoplasty) is another alternative procedure with limited downtime. In combination with liposuction, Kybella, or Ulthera it corrects fullness under the chin using an incision hidden under the chin in a natural crease.
For men and women with more mild signs of aging or those who aren’t ready to commit to a surgical procedure, a nonsurgical “liquid” facelift may be an alternative. The procedure uses dermal fillers and BOTOX® to address volume loss, facial folds, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
Dr. Gross can recommend the right procedure for you during your comprehensive consultation and skin assessment.
“It’s better to consider facial surgery when younger, as the tissues have better elasticity and strength.”
– Dr. Gross
Our practice is among the few that use computer imaging to show potential results. With the help of this technology, Dr. Gross can reliably tailor a surgical treatment plan for the unique needs of each patient.
Learn More“It’s never too late for facial rejuvenation!”
– Dr. Gross
If you would like to explore facelift options here in Orlando, please request a consultation online or call
(407) 333-3040 to schedule an appointment.
