Harrisburg, PA: (717) 728-1700
Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery
10 Capital Drive #100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 728-1700
Monday (Phones Only): 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Signs of aging on the face and neck can make you appear older than you actually are. Men and women with demanding careers usually can’t take the time needed to recover from a traditional facelift. In Harrisburg, PA, top board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Gayner offers a quick recovery facelift that meets the needs of these patients from Lancaster, York, and other nearby communities without the downtime of a traditional facelift. This procedure creates a refreshed, more youthful appearance by tightening jowls and minimizing wrinkles.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Dr. Gayner provides the best results by personalizing each facelift to the unique needs and cosmetic goals of the patient. He takes special care to use the technique that enables him to provide the desired results while minimizing incisions and recovery time.
During a quick recovery facelift procedure, Dr. Gayner removes excess skin and tightens underlying tissue. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, allowing for a faster recovery time. Dr. Gayner does not use drains, which require the help of family members. In just 7-10 days, patients who undergo Dr. Gayner’s quick recovery facelift procedure are able to resume social activities.
While experiences vary, here’s a general timeline of what to expect during recovery:
Dr. Gayner may also recommend combining a short-recovery facelift with other facial cosmetic surgery procedures, such as:
If your skin retains most of its elasticity, but you’re still concerned about early signs of aging, you may be a good candidate for a nonsurgical facelift. This procedure is often called a “liquid facelift” because it is performed with injections of dermal fillers and Sculptra® Aesthetic to restore volume to the cheeks and fill hollows around the eyes. It also involves injections of neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic to relax dynamic wrinkles such as crow’s feet and frown lines.
When performed by an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Gayner, facelift surgery has an excellent safety record.
Dr. Gayner’s quick recovery facelift is best for adults of any age with mild to moderate facial aging. Candidacy for this less invasive facelift depends on the degree of laxity in the cheek and neck area, not the patient’s age.
Yes! Facelift surgery is an effective, long-lasting way to correct this sagging along the jawline.
Most patients experience soreness but not actual pain after facelift surgery. Tylenol makes most patients comfortable and is typically unnecessary after the first week.
Dr. Gayner uses modern facelift techniques that help patients look years younger yet natural.
Patients typically look 5 to 10 years younger after this facelift; however, experiences vary with their age and degree of facial aging at the time of surgery.
Facelift results typically last 8 to 10 years, depending on the patient’s unique genetics, lifestyle, and skincare regimen. While a facelift cannot stop the natural aging process, you can expect to look years younger than if you had not had the surgery at all.
Your first step in learning what procedure can best address your concerns is to request a consultation using the online form to meet personally with Dr. Gayner or call our office directly at (717) 728-1700 to schedule an appointment.
