This woman in the Frederick area was troubled by deep lines in her mid-face and around her mouth, as well as droopy, sagging areas that gave her the appearance of "jowls." These are all common results of aging. She chose to consult with Dr. Kress at Plastic Surgery One because of his decades of experience with cosmetic procedures and his respectful, caring manner. She explained to him her goal of a smoother, more youthful looking face, and they decided together that a Maryland face lift would be the most suitable procedure for her needs.

A face lift, or rhytidectomy, begins with an incision along the side of the face, typically hidden behind the hairline. Through this incision Dr. Kress will gently reposition underlying tissues, lifting the muscle and deeper tissues of to give the face a rejuvenated appearance. In the process, he may adjust the position of the natural fat pockets in the mid-face, which give youthful cheeks their firmness but tend to sag and settle closer to the mouth as we get older. As seen in this woman's post-operative photos, Dr. Kress was able to enhance the contours of her jaw line as well as visibly smooth out deep lines and saging in her mid-face.

Swelling is a common side effect of this type of plastic surgery in Maryland, but Dr. Kress' techniques help keep surgical discomfort to a minimum. After her procedure, this woman's face now appears livelier and more alert, as excess skin and fat no longer droop around her mouth and jowls. Her skin looks firmer and smoother, without the "pulled" look that patients want to avoid. This woman is very pleased with the results of her face lift.

Surgeon: Dr. Donald Kress
Patient Gender: Female