Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Q I am confused by all of the facelift procedures being advertised. What is the truth about facelift surgery? What is a “Fad-Free FaceLift?”

A Many patients seek facial cosmetic surgery in order to look as young as they feel. Unfortunately, there is much confusion and media hype centered on facelift surgery today. We are bombarded with advertising of “new and revolutionary” procedures. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all facelift. The frequently advertised corporate-sponsored facelifts and trade named facelifts fail to address overall changes of the face due to aging.

An individualized approach to facial plastic surgery is imperative, explains Ronald J. Caniglia, M.D., F.A.C.S., adding that combination procedures often are necessary to produce a beautiful, balanced, natural result. Great results never go out of style, but fads and trendy procedures do, thus the “Fad-Free FaceLift.”

It is important to understand that a full facelift only addresses the aging changes of the cheeks, jowls and neck. A facelift has nothing to do with the eyelids or

eyebrows, nor does it soften wrinkles. It also fails to restore volume lost with advancing age. That is why it is so important to visit with a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in multiple procedures – both surgical and non-surgical – that address the changes of the face due to aging.

While there are many surgeons, there are only a select few who specialize exclusively on plastic surgery of the face. Dr. Caniglia has more than 20 years of experience of operating only on the face. He has developed a rare level of expertise, along with a comprehensive approach to treating changes of the face that occur with aging. Board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Caniglia uses his keen aesthetic and surgical eye to help patients achieve facial harmony and an age-appropriate appearance giving a natural rested look.