Facelift in New Jersey

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Looking to rejuvenate your appearance and regain a more youthful look? As we age, facial sagging, wrinkles, and lines can inadvertently add years to our appearance. Luckily, a facelift is a transformative solution that can effectively turn back the clock and make you look up to 10 years younger.

Entrust your facelift procedure to the expertise of Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham, a highly accomplished and double board-certified plastic surgeon specialized in facelifts and chin liposuction and other related procedures. With her exceptional skill and keen artistic sense, she ensures the most natural-looking and outstanding results. Beyond facelifts, Dr. Smita also excels in various facial and body cosmetic procedures, serving clients in the vibrant New Jersey area.

What is a Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a highly sought-after surgical procedure aimed at achieving a more youthful appearance for your face. By effectively minimizing facial lines and wrinkles, as well as addressing sagging in the cheeks and jawline that naturally occur over time, this popular treatment can help you attain a refreshed and rejuvenated look.

Other aging-related issues that encourage some patients to have a facelift include:

Extra skin at the lower jawline
Sagging skin in the cheeks
Deepening of skin folds from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth
Extra fat and sagging skin in the neck

During this procedure, the surgeon will pull back skin flaps on both sides of the face, and tissues under the skin are repositioned and fixed in place with sutures. The flaps also are closed with sutures, and the extra skin is trimmed away.

Many patients also choose to have a neck lift at the same time to reduce sagging skin in the neck.

Note that a facelift won’t reduce the fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage and other factors. But your surgeon can perform other nonsurgical procedures to address the quality or appearance of the skin.

SMITA R. RAMANADHAM, M.D. – Female Plastic Surgeon

Smita R. Ramanadham, M.D.– Female Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Smita Ramanadham, originally from New Jersey, possesses an in-depth understanding of the unique objectives of both women and men in the New Jersey Area. After achieving a successful academic career at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, she is delighted to return to her home state.

She is recognized as a specialist in facelift surgery, with a focused expertise in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques designed to achieve natural, balanced results.

Dr. Ramanadham completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the renowned University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX, which ranks first nationally in plastic surgery programs, according to Doximity. During her training, she had the invaluable opportunity to learn directly from the world’s foremost experts.

She actively contributes as a dedicated member of The Aesthetic Society, a highly respected organization representing the most qualified group of aesthetic plastic surgeons. Furthermore, she actively participates as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and values the chance to enhance the field of plastic surgery on a larger scale. Within the ASPS, she serves on multiple national committees, including Women Plastic Surgeons, Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee, Curriculum Committee, Social Media Subcommittee, Wellness Task Force, and Coding and Payment Policy Committee.

Patient Testimonials

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   Cbpy 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There aren’t enough words to describe Dr. Smita’s skill, professionalism, beauty, and graciousness. I entrusted her with three major procedures and I am beyond grateful that I chose her as my surgeon. She is truly a Godsend and I plan to continue going to her for all of my future needs. From the very first day I met her through months into my recovery, Dr. Smita always made me feel valued, cared for, and heard. Her expertise is unmatched, but what makes her truly special is her genuine compassion and the way she treats her patients. I always felt that I mattered to her and that she genuinely wanted nothing more than for me to heal properly and achieve the best possible results. Her staff is the most wonderful group I’ve had the pleasure of encountering. They have always made me feel welcomed and valued. They are such a wonderful team and you can tell they enjoy doing what they do along with Dr. Smita. Dr. Smita has the most blessed hands and I truly mean that. The work she does is absolutely incredible, and I honestly don’t think anyone can compare to how gifted she is. She is not only an exceptionally talented surgeon, but also a beautiful person inside and out. Dr. Smita has truly won my heart. I recommend her wholeheartedly to all of my friends and family whenever they talk about wanting to have a procedure done. If you are considering surgery, I cannot recommend her enough. You will be in incredibly talented and caring hands.
  
 
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   Kimberly Porcino 
 58 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I could give Dr. Smita more than five stars, I absolutely would. From the moment I met her, she was warm, informative, and immediately made me feel confident in choosing her for such a big decision. Breast augmentation is a very personal process, and she has an incredible way of making you feel completely comfortable in a situation that can naturally feel a little intimidating. I had consultations with other surgeons before making my decision, and Dr. Smita stood out by far. She spent the most time with me, answered every single question thoroughly, and was completely honest about the procedure, recovery, and potential risks. I never felt rushed or pressured, only educated and supported. She was able to schedule my Preservé breast augmentation with Motiva implants within just a few weeks, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. The surgery was performed at a beautiful surgical center in Montclair, where everyone treated me with exceptional kindness and care. Most importantly, my results are exactly what I had hoped for and I truly couldn’t be happier. Dr. Smita is not only an exceptionally talented surgeon, but also a genuinely kind, down-to-earth, and personable physician who truly cares about her patients. I would recommend Dr. Smita to anyone considering breast augmentation without hesitation. She exceeded every expectation, and I am so grateful I trusted her with this journey.
  
 
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   Adelia Ricardo 
 66 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an upper bleph with Dr.Smita, she exceeded all my expectations. I am beyond thrilled with my results! My only regret is not doing it sooner!
  
 
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   Cindy A. Donley 
 97 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a caring, very professional experience with everyone at SR Plastic Surgery. I knew I was in great hands with all aspects of my surgery. Thank you!
  
 
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   Evan Greenberg 
 103 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Smita has been a friend since literally Kindergarten so I've always known her to be warm, kind, and incredibly bright. Now that I am her patience, I've had the privilege to come to know her in a whole new way. As a doctor, she is attentive, validating, and wildly talented at what she does. In her care, Dr. Smita makes you feel like the only patient in the world, giving you all the time and space you need to convey your concerns, understand the options and execute. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Jacqueline Saldana 
 125 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a excellent  my hydra-facial.
  
 
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   Saj 
 163 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Dr. Smita. She listened to my concerns and provided some education before the treatment. Will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend to others!
  
 
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   Yesha Patel 
 171 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Smita is amazing! She listened to my concerns and had the perfect light touch. I appreciate her approach to cosmetic procedures. Highly recommend if you want to look like yourself but enhanced.
  
 
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   Paula Kundu 
 171 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really a lovely experience! I did the hydrafacial which was great and also purchases the skin care which I am excited to start using…. Great informative consult with Dr. Smita… she is wonderful !
  
 
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   Ashley Gerber 
 174 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Smita is amazing! I felt very comfortable and she really listened to what I wanted. My Botox results looks natural and refreshed!
  
 
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   Aruna 
 176 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Dr. Smita and her team. I had been thinking about liposuction to fix my double chin and my arms.  The second I met Dr. Smita, I knew she was the right doctor for me. Her bedside manner is impeccable and she immediately made me feel at ease. Her team made scheduling the procedure seamless. I am now 1 year from surgery and could not be happier with my results. She is worth every penny and more and she still follows up with me and my results regularly!!
  
 
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   Nicole Pontarollo 
 186 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always such a great experience here! Skin care line is also wonderful
  
 
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   Christy H 
 251 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend SR Plastic Surgery for any service needed.  I myself have been here for two different services.  I had a scar revision performed by Dr. Smita.  She was very knowledgeable and I felt very safe going forward with the procedure.  I was nervous about having the procedure but she immediately calmed my nerves after having a consultation.  The second service I have received there is micro-needling.  Ashley is amazing. Again, very knowledgeable and answered every question before I went through with it.  I have had three sessions so far and plan to continue going for maintenance.  I want to also point out that they’re  incredibly professional and polished, yet still very affordable.  I’m so happy that I found this place online and I will refer them to anybody looking for similar services. :0)
  
 
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   Kate Snyder 
 268 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a genetic double chin my whole life and I’m SO happy I got it addressed with Dr. Smita. I’m only 7 weeks post-op and I’m so obsessed with my results!! It looks super realistic and it makes such a world of a difference.
  
 
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   Cassie Lombardi 
 277 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Smita is the only Dr I will go to!  No one is more skilled at injections, a woman’s eye for natural results is so important. I wanted filler and Dr Smita advised against it “you don’t need it and it would end up just looking odd”. So appreciate her honesty and integrity. Can’t recommend her highly enough .

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Facelift Surgery Procedure

The typical steps for a facelift include:

Anesthesia

Dr. Smita will provide general or IV sedation for your comfort before the facelift begins. She may advise you to have other procedures during the facelift to improve your results, such as:

Fat transfer or facial implants to enhance contours
Skin resurfacing techniques to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, or age spots
Wrinkle reduction with Botox or dermal fillers

Incision

Your surgeon can choose a traditional facelift, limited facelift, or neck lift, depending on how much change you want.

The incision for a traditional facelift starts at the hairline, goes around the ear, and stops at the lower scalp. The surgeon may redistribute fat in the neck, jowls, and face and lift the deeper skin layers and muscles. Next, skin is redraped over the lifted contours, and extra skin is cut away.

You also may need another incision under your chin to improve the neck’s appearance.

A mini facelift may be done on some patients who don’t have as much skin relaxation.

Close Incisions

Your surgeon will close the incisions with sutures that may dissolve, or they may need to be taken out after a week. But other surgeons use glue to close the incisions. Once they heal, your incisions will be hidden in the hairline and shouldn’t be visible.

Results

You will have considerable swelling and bruising after the procedure, but the results will start to show after one or two weeks.

Facelift Benefits

Some of the best benefits of a facelift include:

Reduce Signs Of Aging Fast

The aging process makes many changes to the face that affect its appearance and texture. Sun damage, smoking, and stress also affect how the face looks.

But a facelift can rejuvenate the face and make you look younger by tightening skin in the face and neck. It also can improve sagging skin, deep lines and wrinkles, and those deep creases between the mouth and nose.

Eliminate Double Chin

If you cannot eliminate that extra fat and tissue around the neck, a facelift can take care of most of it. Wrinkles and sagging skin around the neck are part of aging and can make you look years older than you are.

A facelift can get rid of this problem by tightening this tissue and taking out extra skin.

Eliminate Jowls

Age, sun damage, and weight loss can give you extra skin around the face and neck. Jowls are one of the top things that many want to fix with a facelift.

This procedure can give you a tighter jawline that makes you look 10 years younger.

Reduce Wrinkles

Deep facial wrinkles are caused by a drop in collagen production. A facelift, as well as dermal fillers, can reduce deep wrinkles, especially between the mouth and nose.

Great At Any Age

You don’t need to be at a particular age to have good facelift results. It’s common for people to have the procedure between 50 and 65, but anyone with wrinkles and facial sagging can opt for a facelift.

Natural-Looking Results

Modern facelifts can carefully tighten the skin without making it look like you had work done. After a facelift, you will look years younger, but it will look natural.

Ideal Candidates For Facelift

You may be an ideal candidate for a facelift if you are in good health and have sagging skin in the face that makes you look older than you are. However, you also should have realistic expectations of the facelift and realize that the procedure won’t stop the aging process.

Also, the following factors should not apply to people considering a facelift:

You take medications or supplements that thin the blood: These can affect the ability of the blood to develop clots and can make hematomas after surgery more likely. Some drugs that cause these issues include aspirin, NSAIDs, blood things, fish oil, ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, and others.
You have serious health conditions, such as a blood clotting disorder, uncontrolled diabetes, or high blood pressure. These problems can raise the risk of poor wound healing, heart complications, and hematoma.
You smoke: Smoking complicates the healing process, so you should quit smoking before your facelift.
Your weight fluctuates: If your weight regularly goes up and down, this will affect your face, so the surgery may have a poor result.

Surgery Preparation For Facelift

Before scheduling a facelift, Dr. Smita will talk to you about your goals and concerns about your face. The consultation will include:

Medical examination: She will ask you about medications you take, health conditions, past surgeries, and any history of smoking or drug abuse. The surgeon also will conduct a physical examination and check your medical records to see if you’re likely to have any problems by having a facelift.
Medication review. Dr. Smita will check every medication you take to determine if you should stop taking anything before having a facelift.
Facial examination: Dr. Smita will take pictures of your face from several angles and do a close examination of your skin, bone structure, skin quality, and fat distribution to understand your best options.
Expectations: She will ask what your expectations are and will explain that a facelift can change your appearance but it won’t help with asymmetry or fine wrinkles.

Before your procedure, you will need to do the following:

Follow instructions about medication use: You’ll be told which medications to stop taking and when. For instance, you will need to stop blood-thinning drugs at least 14 days before surgery.
Wash your hair and face: You will need to wash these areas with germicidal soap before going to surgery.
Don’t eat at least 12 hours before surgery.
Have someone available to help you: You will need someone to take you home after surgery and stay the first night with you.

Facelift Risks And Complications

Any plastic surgery has a risk of complications. Long-term complications are rare, but if they occur, they can change your appearance. Some of the most severe risks are:

Scarring: Scars from the facelift are permanent but can usually be hidden by the hairline and natural contours of the ear and face. In a few cases, patients may have raised red scars.
Nerve injuries: This problem is rare, but can affect the nerves that control muscles or sensations. Temporary paralysis of a muscle or loss of feeling can last up to a year. Some patients may need revision facelift surgery.
Hair loss: Some patients may have short-term or long-term hair loss near where the surgeon makes the incisions. If the loss is permanent, you can have surgery to transplant hair follicles into the affected area.
Skin loss: A facelift may occasionally damage the blood supply to the face. This can lead to skin loss, which can be treated with medications or a procedure to reduce scarring.

Like any surgery, facelift patients can have typical surgical complications, including bleeding, infection, or allergy to anesthesia.

Facelift Recovery

A facelift is a significant procedure, so you will have extensive facelift recovery time. The swelling and bruising usually are the greatest on the third or fourth day after the procedure, but it gets better after a week.

There will still be signs of healing after a few weeks, but most patients feel ok going out in public after seven to 14 days. You should be able to go back to work and light activities after the first week.

You can expect swelling and bruising for several weeks, and some areas of the face may be numb. However, after two weeks, you can go back to more strenuous activities.

Most visible signs of healing fade after two to four weeks, but total recovery can take six to 12 months.

Complementary Procedures

Patients having a facelift may have other procedures on the face or body; it makes sense to do others to save time and money when having a single procedure.

When you opt for several simultaneous procedures, you can have all of your recoveries at once, which condenses months of healing into a few weeks.

Some popular procedures patients have with a facelift include a brow lift, eyelid lift, and rhinoplasty. Others choose nonsurgical procedures to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, such as Botox.

Dr. Smita will perform a medical evaluation before scheduling your facelift to discuss other procedures you could have.

Facelift FAQ

If you’re thinking about a facelift, you probably have many questions about what to expect. Below are some of the most common questions and answers:

What is a mini facelift?

A mini facelift is a modified variation of the procedure, featuring a smaller incision and reduced disruption of underlying tissues.

How much does a mini facelift cost?

Take advantage of our mini procedures, with prices starting at $8,000, depending on various factors. Don’t hesitate, schedule your consultation today!

What Is Included In A Facelift?

Most facelifts include removing extra skin, smoothing out prominent wrinkles and folds, and tightening facial tissue. The procedure doesn’t include a brow or eyelid lift, but you can have those simultaneously if you prefer.

Will My Facelift Be Noticeable?

The incisions are at the hairline, so most facelift scars aren’t visible. Also, modern facelift techniques have advanced from the past, so your results should look natural.

When Is The Best Time To Have A Facelift?

People in their mid-40s may see the best results, but people in their 50s and 60s also see significant benefits from a facelift.

How Many Years Younger Will I Look With A Facelift?

A facelift will make you look seven to 10 years younger, according to several clinical studies.

How Can A Facelift Fail?

One of the most common problems is failing to resize tissue, which can cause bulges and eventual relapse to the previous appearance.

Can My Facelift Make Me Look Worse?

If you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facelifts, you should have good results.

However, one common issue is with patients with volume loss in the cheeks. When a facelift is done in this situation, it can give you a face that looks pulled or windblown.

Will A Facelift Eliminate Wrinkles?

A facelift will reduce jowls, significant sags, and loose skin. But it won’t get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. You should consider Botox, dermal fillers, and various nonsurgical procedures to address those skin issues.

Is A Facelift Worth It?

Most patients say their facelifts were worth the expense and recovery time. However, done correctly, a facelift can take seven to 10 years off your face, which cannot be achieved with non-surgical procedures.

Having a facelift is a complex decision, but if you use a board-certified plastic surgeon, this procedure can make you look younger and restore your self-confidence. Talk to Dr. Smita today to decide if this procedure is for you.

The Right Facelift For You

Facelift surgery can turn back the hands of time for your face and help create a rejuvenated appearance. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of choices for surgery, depending on your personal needs and goals.

This treatment is meant to make you younger-looking but still natural. To learn more, we welcome you to contact our practice in New Jersey to schedule your private consultation with Dr. Ramanadham.