Facelift

Plastic and Aesthetic surgery in tijuana mexico

FACELIFT IN TIJUANA, MEXICO WITH DR. MANUEL GUTIERREZ

In the hands of a skilled and board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Gutierrez, you can counteract the effects of time and gravity and restore the naturally vibrant appearance from years ago, or even address the early signs of aging before they take hold.

Some general and common factors that contribute to the aging of the face are smoking, sun exposure, hormonal and weight variations, genetic factors, type of skin and ethnic-specific manifestations (not necessarily but usually white skin ages before dark complexions)…

In some cases premature aging manifests; cheeks decreases visibly, a nasal-labial fold appears and the jaw becomes smaller…

Complete Facelift with Dr. Manuel Gutierrez starting at $7,500 USD

Eyelids surgery with Dr. Manuel Gutierrez starting at $3,000 USD

This is the perfect moment to reverse age with minimal changes, Dr. Manuel Gutierrez offers the next alternative methods:

Intra-oral or half-face facelift

This incision is made inside the mouth of the patient (above the cavity) in the temporary area (above the zygomatic).
The skin undermined and a mallar fat pad is manufactured.
The center of the face is lifted.
This procedure takes about 30 min. There will be inflammation during five or seven days.
Advantage: This procedure is 100% reversible.
Observation: Immobility of the upper lip for up to six weeks.

Neck lift:

The incisions are done under the chin, behind the ear and hairline line. The skin is undermined, fat is removed and muscles are tightened. It is important to avoid excessive tension to minimize scarring.
You can achieve a fresher look, recover the sparkle in your eyes, because inner youth continues to manifest externally; they get rid of the tired, old look.
This type of procedure is perfect to reverse age with minimal changes.

Evaluation for a facelift!

Before the procedure, Dr. Gutierrez have to considered an additional number of procedures that can be performed simultaneously, according to the patient’s needs:

Lower eyelids: Incision below the eyelashes, slight reduction of muscle, skin lifting and possible removal of fat. The scar is invisible after a few weeks of the surgery.
Derma-abrasion: Consists of mechanical scraping to remove two surface layers of skin that develop a crust. A new skin will surface after 5 or 6 days, and after month in the crow’s feet and frown line.
Corners or aging around the mouth: A filler is used to define the edge and red volume of the lip. This procedure uses general anesthesia or local and light sedation.

Note: A complete rhytidectomy takes from 2 to 3 hours… During the first night, the patient must stay in the clinic for recovery; the next day after surgery, Dr. Gutierrez will personally review every detail about the surgery before the patient leave the clinic.

Facelift in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Manuel Gutierrez

Frequently asked questions about facelift!

How do I know if I need a brow lift or upper eyelid surgery ?

Dr. Manuel Gutierrez answer: It is common to request a blepharoplasty, 80% of my patients need a brow lift… Why? The answer is simple, evaluate a photo 20 years ago and compare your eyes and brows… bingo! You will find that his brow was higher.

This procedure is easy to show. Simply, the brow is raised in front of the mirror and you will notice the difference.

When is the best time for a facelift?

Dr. Manuel Gutierrez answer: Personally I never learned this in any book, but communicating with my patients! For many years I have been asked this question. I believe that even if the patient knows in his heart that it is time, he or she needs a professional to reaffirm his or her needs.