Facelift in Barranquilla
Sagging of the cheeks and neck is the most common concern I see in my practice. A facelift repositions those tissues and restores definition to the face, without changing your features.
What is a facelift?
A facelift, also called rhytidoplasty or rhytidectomy, is the surgery that repositions the tissues that have sagged over the years, mainly in the cheeks, the jawline and the neck.
With age, the skin loses firmness and the deeper tissues descend. That laxity is what makes the cheeks look droopy and the contour of the face lose definition.
The surgery returns those tissues to their position and removes the excess skin. The goal is not to leave you with a pulled or different face: it is for you to still look like you, only rested.
Benefits of a facelift
The most far-reaching correction
When laxity no longer responds to technology, surgery offers the most far-reaching and longest-lasting correction.
Defined contour
Cheeks, jawline and neck regain their position and definition.
Natural result
Your features are improved without transforming who you are or altering your expression.
Discreet scars
Shorter incisions, hidden in the natural folds around the ear.
Results
Facelift: before and after
Restore the firmness of your face with a facelift that delivers natural, long-lasting results
A facelift repositions the deep tissues of the face to restore definition and counter sagging, always respecting the harmony of your features. Find out whether this procedure is the right one for you.
About Dr. Eliana Garcés
I am Dr. Eliana Garcés, a plastic surgeon in Barranquilla. I see aesthetics as an investment in well-being: surgery and regenerative medicine work together to achieve real, long-lasting results.
Facial rejuvenation is a central part of my practice. My training includes international fellowships, and part of my experience has been published in international scientific journals.
I am selective: not all laxity needs surgery, and when technology is the right path, that is what I recommend. When surgery is indicated, it is planned rigorously and I accompany you from start to finish.
What the facelift process looks like
Consultation
Assessment of the degree of laxity, skin quality, general health and expectations. This is where we define whether surgery is the path or whether it is better to start with technology.
Preparation
Complete pre-surgical tests, with special attention to cardiovascular health, and a prior regenerative plan so you arrive in the best possible condition.
Surgery
Repositioning of the tissues of the lower third of the face and the neck, through short, hidden incisions. In a certified clinic and with an anesthesiologist.
Follow-up
Post-operative check-ups and technology to care for scar healing and skin quality until the final result.
A facelift focused on the lower third and the neck
I work with a tunneled technique focused on the lower third of the face and the neck, which is where sagging shows first. This allows me to direct the correction exactly to the area that needs it, with shorter incisions hidden in the natural folds around the ear.
That approach also makes it possible to operate on younger patients with early laxity, when there is a real indication, without visible scars or exaggerated results.
Surgery does not work alone. Before and after the operating room, the skin is prepared and supported with technology and regenerative medicine, so that the result of the facelift is built on better-quality tissue.
Who is a good candidate for a facelift
You are a good candidate if the laxity of your face or neck is already established, if technology-based treatments have stopped giving you results, and if your expectations are realistic.
Health matters as much as aesthetics. A facelift is a long surgery, which is why the consultation includes a rigorous review of your cardiovascular health. When a risk appears, surgery is postponed until it is resolved: health first, aesthetics second.
If your laxity is mild or you are just starting to notice the first changes, the honest recommendation may be different: technology and collagen stimulators achieve real improvement at that stage and can postpone surgery by several years.
Frequently asked questions about facelifts
These are the most common questions. If yours is not here, write to me and we will go over it in the consultation.
Book your facelift consultation in Barranquilla
The initial consultation is the first step to define whether a facelift is the right indication for your case, or whether technology can solve it without surgery. It includes a clinical exam, an analysis of your skin and facial contour, and a written plan with recovery times.
For international patients, the initial consultation can be done by video call before scheduling the trip to Barranquilla.
