Are you considering a face lift? For many patients a facelift is terrific option to improve facial wrinkles and sagging skin.

But remeber, that a surgical facelift will not address the condition or quality of your skin. During surgery for a facelift, resurfacing may be performed which can significantly improve the look of the skin.

By prepping or increasing the collagen and condition of the skin prior to these procedures, patients will often experience quicker skin healing and better outcomes.

Prepping for a facelift should include a home regimen and professional treatments. Together, these work synergistically! A home regimen should include a retinoid, an exfoliator, an antioxidant and a physical sunblock.

Professional treatments like chemical peels or microdermabrasion every 4-6 weeks enhance your home regimen by exfoliating the dead the skin.

The home regimen will enhance the professional treatments by conditioning the skin and allowing for deeper professional treatments.

When you heal from the face lift, now your skin will reallly glow!