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Facelift Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Most individuals begin to notice Father Time’s impact on their facial features between the ages of 40 to 50. The skin and soft tissues begin to lose their elasticity and sag from the cheekbone, causing a deepening of the folds from the nose to the corner of the mouth and from the mouth to the jaw line. The jaw line becomes uneven and the neck tissues may begin to sag. You may begin wondering about a facelift.

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  • Choosing the right type of facelift option depends on more than just your wallet and skin. It is important to consider:
  • The Facelift Procedure
  • Facelift Recovery and Results*
  • Results

Facelift techniques (rhytidectomy) have evolved significantly in recent years. Early facelift surgery operations tightened only the skin. The modern facelift surgery addresses the laxity of facial muscle and removes excess skin and fat, often found in the lower face and neck. The procedure can improve the contour of your lower jaw and soften deep lines.*

Most patients are confused by all of the different facelift (rhytidectomy) options offered. Just the word facelift can be intimidating because it implies that the whole face is lifted. In the majority of limited-facial procedures that I have performed during my 30 years of experience, the main objective has been to produce a surgery free on result. My overall goal is to make the patient look like a younger version of themselves; avoiding the done or tight look following the procedure.

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  •  Before and After Photos in , , Facelift Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

Choosing the right type of facelift option depends on more than just your wallet and skin. It is important to consider:

  • the specific areas that you want to improve
  • how much time you have for recovery
  • your expectations for your post- facelift appearance

Types of facelift surgery

Lower (Standard) Facelift: This type of facelift rejuvenates the bottom third of the face; tightening the face’s underlying structures that slacken with age, forming jowls and a fleshy neck. This surgical procedure trims excess skin, smoothing it to eliminate facial creases, giving a visual lift to the bottom third of the face. View some of our facelift patients’ before-and-after photos. *

Mid Facelift: As people age, their skin loses elasticity and tone, the cheeks and eyelids tend to sag. This facelift procedure restores a youthful, rested look to the lower eyelids and cheeks.*

Mini “Weekend” Facelift: Called so, because it can be performed quickly with a shorter recovery period. The procedure enhances key facial areas. However, the “weekend facelift” is a minor surgical procedure. Results are much less impressive than a “standard” facelift (rhytidectomy ). Wisconsin-based facial plastic surgeon Dr. Rucker can discuss these different facelift options with you during a one-on-one facelift consultation.*

Thread Facelift: This approach is much less invasive. Recently this facelift technique has come under criticism for not producing the results as promoted. I do not offer this facelift technique because of the questionable level of improvement.


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Non-surgical alternatives to surgical facelift: They include the laser facelift, dermal fillers that can improve facial folds, liposculpture of the face and neck and the natural products in our Enza skin care line that firm and tone the skin.*

My advice is to select a board-certified plastic surgeon for your facelift surgery. For my patients, the first step is a consultation, during which a complete facial examination is done including a discussion of the patient’s expectations. I then try to combine the physical findings with the patient’s concerns to develop a plan to achieve the desired improvement.

  • I saw Dr. Rucker earlier this year for a lower face and neck lift consultation. I have no idea what these other reviewers are talking about because he was friendly, informative and very nice. He was a little too straightforward (told me I look old :( and tired) but at least he was honest. His office is welcoming and the staff is nice. I did have to wait a very long time, but that was because of a computer problem with getting my estimate and information. I would recommend him if you can afford him!

    • 5 stars
    • Real patient

The Facelift Procedure

75% of the facelifts and facial procedures that I perform are done in our office operating suite on an outpatient basis. For the remaining 25% surgery is performed at a surgical hospital, with an overnight stay.

Results will vary.*

Facelift Recovery and Results*

Most facelift Wisconsin patients rate the pain as 3 to 4, on a scale of 1-10. The dressings are removed in 2 to 3 days. Bruising usually resolves in 10 to 12 days. There is one small well-concealed scar in front of the ear and the rest are hidden in the hair line. Scars have not been a major concern. They fade significantly within a 3 to 4 month period.*

Results

Facelift before and after gallery. Eau Claire, WI | Dr. Joseph Rucker
65 y/o female with complaint of unacceptable appearance of cheek and neck.
4 months after Cheek and Necklift ( 2 1/2 hr procedure, done in office operatory)
4 months after Cheek and Neck lift ( 2 1/2 hr procedure, done in office operatory) Results will vary.*
Frontal View Before Cheek Necklift.
Frontal View Before Cheek Neck Lift.
Frontal View After Cheek Necklift.
Frontal View After Cheek Neck Lift Results will vary.*
Facelift before and after gallery. Eau Claire, WI | Dr. Joseph Rucker

Results will vary.*

Facelift before and after gallery. Eau Claire, WI | Dr. Joseph Rucker

Results will vary.*

Above: 55 y/o female requested cheek, jawline and neck improvement. Cheek Neck Lift Performed in office under a local I.V. sedation. Operative time 2 hrs. and post-operative photos taken after 5 months.

Facelift before and after gallery. Eau Claire, WI | Dr. Joseph Rucker

Results will vary.*

Above: 50 y/o female with complaint of excessive upper eyelid skin and laxity of cheek, jawline and neck. Under went bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty, cheek neck lift. Operative time 3 hrs. Post-operative photographs at 5 months.

Contact Us for Facial Plastic Surgery or Face Lift Procedure

If you’re interested in a facelift, please contact Dr. Rucker by calling us at 800.456.8222 or emailing us at [email protected]! Our staff is happy to help you!

*Individual results may vary. Read more about Disclaimer.

Last Modified 11/05/2020 by Dr. Joseph Rucker

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    • About Dr. Rucker
    • Profiles Magazines
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    • Health & Wellness
    • VIP Memberships
    • Blog
  • Body
    • Surgical
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • After Major Weight Loss
      • Contouring of the Upper Extremity (Brachioplasty)
      • Thigh Lift
      • Hand Rejuvenation
    • Non-Surgical
      • diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy
  • Breast
    • Breast Reduction
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Cancer Awareness
    • Breast Lift
    • Inverted Nipple
    • Male Breast Reduction
    • Breast Asymmetry
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Skin Sparing Mastectomy
    • The Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction
    • Revision after Breast Reconstruction/Reconstruction After Lumpectomy and Radiation
  • Facial
    • Surgical
      • Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)
      • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
      • Facelift (Short Scar)
      • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
      • Brow Lift
    • Non-Surgical
      • Acne Scar & Facial Scar Improvement
      • BOTOX®/DYSPORT® Cosmetic & Dermal Fillers
      • Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser
      • Laser Skin Resurfacing
      • Liquid Rhinoplasty
      • Non-Invasive Skin Treatments
  • Skin
    • Treatment of Skin Cancer
    • Skin Reconstructive Procedures
    • Enza Essentials by Rucker MD
    • Enza Medispa
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Patient Info
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    • Breast Reduction Questionnaire
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  • Contact
    • Virtual Consultation
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