World-renowned board-certified plastic surgeon, Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS, specializes in facial plastic surgery, including facelift surgery with natural looking results at his Philadelphia plastic surgery practice. His pioneering work utilizing his unique tumescent technique with deep-plane surgery and fat-grafting has elevated his reputation for long-lasting, natural-looking facelift results with a rapid recovery. Dr. Bucky utilizes his personalized approach and keen attention to detail to ensure each patient receives optimal, individualized outcomes. Often, he combines facelift surgery with complementary procedures, such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), a neck lift, brow lift, or laser resurfacing to achieve the most natural-looking and customized results. Learn more about Dr. Bucky’s expertise as a facelift surgeon.
Facial Rejuvenation is Dr. Bucky’s primary area of interest.
Dr. Bucky performs over 500 facial procedures per year.
Dr. Bucky’s deep-plane, tumescent facelifts are recognized for natural-looking results and rapid-recovery
Dr. Bucky pioneered a minimally-invasive mid-face and neck device, Xact, for a less-invasive facelift technique
Dr. Bucky developed a unique post-op wellness plan at his exclusive active recovery center, Bucky Body Center, for patients to heal faster and optimize results
Dr. Bucky offers a seamless and luxurious facelift experience pre- and post-op by offering a personal driver, overnight stay at the Ritz Carlton of Philadelphia accompanied by a private nurse, and a personal visit by Dr. Bucky at Ritz Carlton for your post-operative appointment
Good Results Make A Great DifferenceGreat Results Make All the Difference
Facelift surgery, also called a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin while sculpting and restoring the soft, underlying tissues of the face and neck in order to provide a revitalized appearance. This popular surgery can smooth away creases and wrinkles and help reverse various signs of aging that may develop over time due to the natural aging process, sun exposure, the effects of gravity, and a number of other factors. A facelift can smooth facial skin and rejuvenate your appearance so you look like a younger, more refreshed version of yourself.
Benefits of a Facelift With Dr. Bucky
Dr. Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS, stands as a preeminent authority in facelift surgery, having performed nearly 10,000 successful facial surgeries throughout his illustrious career. Dr. Bucky’s unparalleled surgical expertise lies in his ability to customize the deep-plane facelift surgery to meet the specific aesthetic goals of each individual patient. He combines his tumescent technique (a gentle, water-based separation of tissues) and deep-plane surgery, with appropriate fat-grafting for one-of-a-kind results and rapid-recovery. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in his techniques, which effectively address concerns such as sagging necks and mid-face or cheek deflation. Dr. Bucky’s patients can expect to receive discreetly hidden incisions, and a personalized approach that emphasizes a natural look over a “pulled” or “overdone” appearance. Trust in Dr. Bucky’s outstanding surgical skills and experience to achieve the youthful, vibrant look you’ve been seeking. Potential benefits of facelift surgery include:1
Restore a youthful appearance
Correct loss of skin elasticity
Erase wrinkles and furrows
Improve facial contours
Eliminate jowls
Reverse signs of aging
Regain confidence
Improve positive expression
Look less tired
Smooth neck
Improve appearance of lower eyelids
Results that last 8-10 years
Am I A Good Candidate for Facelift Surgery?
Ideal candidates for facelift surgery are those who wish to diminish noticeable signs of aging in the facial region and improve the appearance of their neck and jawline. Often, Dr. Bucky’s facelift candidates express concern of their “always tired” or “unhappy” appearance. His favorite patients are individuals that describe themselves as “not looking as good as they feel.” Facelift patients may have previously tried non-surgical treatments or injectable fillers, but are now seeking longer-lasting results that address more than just volume loss, only achievable through surgery. At our practice, candidates for facelift surgery typically seek treatment for one or more of the following:
Am I A Good Candidate for Facelift Surgery?
Ideal candidates are those who wish to diminish noticeable signs of aging in the facial region and improve the appearance of their neck, jawline and tired or unhappy expressions. Facelift patients may have previously tried non-surgical treatments or injectable fillers, but are now seeking longer lasting results. At our practice, candidates for facelift surgery typically seek treatment for one or more of the following:
Deep lines, wrinkles, and skin folds
Loose, sagging skin of the face, neck, and jowls
Accumulation of excess fat in the cheeks, neck, and jowls
Volume deficit in the cheeks and/or midface
Candidacy for a facelift is not dependent on age, gender or background; in fact, many facelift patients are seeking Dr. Bucky’s expertise earlier in life to maintain and refresh their youthful appearance in a long-lasting manner, without drastically altering their look. These patients are particularly well-suited for Dr. Bucky’s surgical approach, which is designed for a swift and seamless recovery, enabling them to quickly return to their busy lifestyles. Moreover, undergoing facelift surgery while the skin is still in optimal condition can result in a more enduring and authentic outcome.2
What to Expect From Your Facelift Experience
Before Your Facelift
During your consultation, Dr. Bucky will take the time to discuss goals and expectations that can be realistically achieved with facelift surgery, often employing the most advanced imaging technology and providing examples of other similar patient outcomes. As it is often performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures, Dr. Bucky will also help determine which complementary procedures that may benefit you the most in order to achieve the best results.
The Facelift Procedure
Dr. Bucky and his team prioritize patient comfort and safety during every surgical procedure. A facelift is an outpatient procedure typically performed with general anesthesia, by a board-certified anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist. The length of surgery will depend on a number of factors, including any additional procedures that are being combined with the facelift.
Dr. Bucky makes strategically placed small incisions in order to remove redundant tissue to create a smooth appearance. He utilizes the “tumescent technique”, infiltrating a water-based solution to gently separate tissues from underlying muscles, which significantly reduces discomfort and bruising. He then utilizes a deep-plane approach to elevate the underlying tissues in order to avoid a “pulled” appearance and create the most natural-looking results. Dr. Bucky often uses a patient’s own fat to restore the flattened areas of the face associated with atrophy of aging. Finally, in patients with wrinkled or sun-damaged skin on the face and neck, Dr. Bucky will often place regenerative dilute fat in order to improve skin quality.
Throughout the surgical process, Dr. Bucky will be aided by his board-certified operating team.
Recovery After Facelift Surgery
Recovery time after a facelift procedure will vary depending on additional procedures and each patient’s unique medical history. In general, recovery after a facelift is relatively quick and our team of experts have developed optimal postoperative care techniques to optimize your healing. As part of our commitment to comprehensive care, patients of Dr. Bucky take advantage of our exclusive postoperative care regimen and facility. You will receive a vitamin and supplement regimen, lymphatic drainage treatments, a personal nurse caring for you, skincare services, and additional result-optimizing treatments to boost your wellness and appearance. Dr. Bucky and his clinical team will also schedule follow-up appointments with you to monitor your healing and ensure that your results are optimal.
My facelift surgery with Dr. Bucky was extremely straightforward and positive. He was very clear about what he could and couldn’t accomplish before the operation and I have been more than satisfied with the results. Additionally, his staff do everything possible to support and make it all go smoothly. The whole experience was professional and well organized. I recommend Dr. Bucky and his staff without reservation.
Jennie Brantner
June 16, 2015
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How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
Facelift surgery should not be a one-size-fits-all procedure. Dr. Bucky takes great care to treat each patient as a unique individual while taking into account their specific needs and goals. Since facelift surgery is so personalized, and is often combined with other procedures, costs may vary and will be discussed during a consultation appointment. We offer payment and financing options with flexible payment plans through PatientFi – the most patient-friendly, financing program available.
Facelift Revision or Secondary Facelift Surgery
A facelift is the gold standard for restoring a youthful appearance. However, we do continue the aging process throughout our lives, and patients who were happy with their facelift results may notice signs of aging several years later. Certain lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, extreme weight loss or gain, sun exposure, or stress, can speed up aging or impact the longevity of facelift results. Additionally, patients who were originally treated by another surgeon and are not happy with their facelift results may seek Dr. Bucky’s expertise to correct issues such as a distorted or overly done look. Dr. Bucky offers facelift revision surgery for patients seeking a second procedure years after their original surgery, and for patients seeking corrective surgery.3
Frequently Asked Questions About Facelift Surgery
Will I have visible scars from Facelift surgery?
Dr. Bucky will take care to place incisions in areas they can be easily concealed, such as the hairline and inside the ear, concealed within the natural fold of the earlobe. Most patients report that Dr. Bucky’s facelift incisions are hidden and “undetectable.”
What type of sedation will I have for facelift surgery?
Facelift surgery is typically performed with general anesthesia to ensure safety and comfort.
How long will my facelift results last?
A facelift creates permanent changes, but it does not stop the aging process from occurring. Patients typically enjoy the results of their lift surgery for 8-10 years. Most importantly, Dr. Bucky’s facelift patients age more gracefully and naturally and can easily undergo secondary procedures later in life without looking overdone. You can prolong your results with a consistent, high-quality skin care routine, and additional skincare services that our practice develops for you. Bucky Plastic Surgery offers an extensive array of skincare and non-invasive rejuvenative services.
What makes Dr. Bucky a highly qualified facelift surgeon?
Dr. Bucky’s internationally-recognized expertise has earned him invitations to teach, operate, and lecture about facelifts to other leading surgeons around the globe. He has also been the Chairman of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Face & Rhinoplasty meeting.
Dr. Bucky has received numerous accolades for his facelift work, including the consecutive selection by Newsweek Magazine as one of “America’s Best Plastic Surgeons,” in each eligible surgical category, ranking #11 in the country for facelift surgery, as of 2022. His facelift technique has also been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine, which has repeatedly named him “Top Doc” since 2001. Dr. Bucky’s surgical expertise has been featured in other prominent publications like goop, Allure, and Self, and has appeared on FOX, NBC and ABC, further cementing his status as a leading figure in the field of plastic surgery.
His outstanding surgical skills and exceptional patient care have earned Dr. Bucky a reputation for providing an unparalleled patient experience and superior results. Trust Dr. Bucky to help you achieve your aesthetic goals and the rejuvenated appearance you desire.
Contact Our Philadelphia Office
To effectively and safely achieve the rejuvenating effects of a facelift, it is imperative to consult with a trusted and reputable plastic surgeon. With his expertise and dedication to achieving natural-looking results, Dr. Bucky has become a top choice for those seeking facelift surgery in the Philadelphia area. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and learn more about the options available to you.