Facelift in Barranquilla
Get back a rested, natural face without losing your essence. A facelift —also called a rhytidectomy or a facial lift— gives firmness back to your face and your neck with a result that looks like you, only fresher. With Dr. Boris Henríquez and more than 26 years caring for faces in Barranquilla.
What Is a Facelift?
Over the years, the tissues of the face and neck gradually loosen. Laxity appears, the folds become more marked and you get that sense of looking tired even when you have rested well.
The facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy or facial lift, is the surgery that repositions those tissues and returns them to where they used to be. Current techniques work on the deeper layers of the face, not just on the skin, and that is why the result looks natural, without that stretched-skin appearance.
Who Is a Candidate for a Facelift?
Not everyone with signs of aging in the face needs surgery, and not everyone is a candidate right now. A facelift is recommended when the sagging of your face or neck is already noticeable and gentler treatments fall short. These are the points we take into account to know if this is your moment:
How do you know if you are a good candidate?
Noticeable laxity in the face or neck
They are no longer just expression lines: you notice that your skin and tissues have lost firmness.
Gentle treatments are no longer enough
You have tried non-surgical options and they no longer give you the change you are looking for.
Good general health
In condition for a surgery under anesthesia and with clearance from the internal medicine physician.
You are looking for a natural result
You want to look rested and fresh, like yourself, not operated on.
Not smoking, or being able to quit
Smoking affects healing; quitting before and after surgery helps a great deal.
Time for your recovery
Being able to give yourself the days of rest and attend your follow-up visits to protect your result.
Who Is a Candidate for a Facelift?
Noticeable laxity in the face or neck
They are no longer just expression lines: you notice that your skin and tissues have lost firmness.
Gentle treatments are no longer enough
You have tried non-surgical options and they no longer give you the change you are looking for.
Good general health
In condition for a surgery under anesthesia and with clearance from the internal medicine physician.
You are looking for a natural result
You want to look rested and fresh, like yourself, not operated on.
Not smoking, or being able to quit
Smoking affects healing; quitting before and after surgery helps a great deal.
Time for your recovery
Being able to give yourself the days of rest and attend your follow-up visits to protect your result.
Types of Facelift that Dr. Henríquez Performs
Full Facelift
It rejuvenates the face by working on the deep layers that support it, to reposition the tissues without pulling the skin tight. It is the option when the sagging is already noticeable and you are looking for a comprehensive, yet natural, change.
Neck Lift
The neck often ages before the face: sagging and a double chin appear. A neck lift improves this area and is usually combined with a facelift so that face and neck look in harmony.
Mini Facelift
A more discreet version, for when the laxity is just beginning and is concentrated in one area. The marks are smaller and the recovery is shorter.
Combined Rejuvenation
Sometimes the best result comes from combining the facelift with other refinements, such as rejuvenating the eyes or a brow lift, in a single surgery. That way you avoid several recoveries and achieve complete harmony.
Areas a Facelift Corrects
A facelift works on different areas of the face and neck, according to what each face needs. These are the areas we most often treat:
Facial contour
Jawline contour
Double chin
Neck
Cheeks
Deep folds
Patient Process: 4 Stages of the Facelift
We Meet at Your Consultation
It all starts with a calm conversation. Dr. Henríquez examines your face, listens to what you’d like to achieve and explains clearly what is possible in your case. If appropriate, photographs are taken in the office studio to plan better. You leave this appointment with honest answers, not with pressure.
We Get Ready to Take Care of You
Before surgery, your safety comes first. You get your pre-op tests done and an internist checks that everything is in order. The anesthesiologist evaluates you as well. Only when everything is ready and cleared do we schedule your surgery. This step is never skipped.
The Day of Your Surgery
The surgery is performed in a high-complexity clinic, with a team that stays with you at all times: Dr. Henríquez, your anesthesiologist and the support staff. How long it takes depends on the areas being treated. Afterward, you stay a short time under observation so your recovery is looked after from the very first minute.
We Do Not Leave You Alone During Recovery
Your recovery is looked after in Dr. Henríquez’s own office. You have a space for your drains, dressings and recovery massages, without having to look for them elsewhere. The doctor follows you closely at your check-ups, until your result has fully settled.
Facelift Recovery: What to Expect Day by Day
First days – Bandaging and Peak Swelling
This is the stage that calls for the most rest. It is normal to feel swelling, some bruising and a sense of tightness in your face; the discomfort is well controlled with what the doctor prescribes. You sleep with your head slightly elevated and follow simple care instructions. Don’t worry: it is the most dramatic part, but also the shortest.
First weeks – Stitch Removal and Visible Improvement
The swelling starts to go down and the bruises fade away. The stitches are removed and, little by little, you get back to your quiet activities. With the doctor’s go-ahead, you can start seeing the people close to you again.
The Months After — Back to Your Normal Life
The face looks more and more natural, the scars — in discreet areas — gradually fade and you fully recover your routine. The result finishes settling with time.
Stable Result
As the months go by, the scars become fine, very discreet lines. Your face looks rested and natural, and your follow-up visits become more spaced out.
Post-Op Care Specific to Facelift
Taking good care of yourself after the facelift has a big influence on the result. The first days are the ones that call for the most careful attention; after that it is about protecting the skin and gradually going back to your routine. We give you everything in writing, but here are the key points:
Facelift before and after
Facelift Gallery: Before and After Cases
Here you will see real cases from patients who agreed to share their before and after. They help you get an idea, but remember that every face is unique: your result depends on your anatomy and on your process. All the images have each patient’s consent.
A Natural Result
You look rested and fresh, without looking operated on. By working the deep layers without pulling the skin tight, your expression and your features are preserved.
Long-Lasting Result
It is a result that holds for years. Time keeps taking its natural course, but your face keeps that renewed look for a long time. How long depends on your genetics, your habits and how you care for yourself.
Discreet Scars
They are designed in hidden areas —next to the ears and along the hairline— and fade over time until they become barely visible.
What a Facelift Does Not Do
It does not stop the passing of time and it does not change your features. The surgery brings you back to your best version; it does not turn you into someone else.
Frequently Asked Questions about Facelift Surgery
Book your Facelift Consultation with Dr. Boris Henríquez in Barranquilla
Taking the first step is easy: a calm consultation, with no obligation and no pressure. Dr. Henríquez looks at your face, listens to what you are looking for and tells you honestly whether a facelift is the right thing for you. The appointment includes an examination of the face and photographs in the practice’s studio.
At the end you receive a plan designed just for your case and a written quote. You can book your appointment via WhatsApp or through the contact form.
