Consultation and Cost
Your journey starts with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Robb, either at the Alpharetta office or through a virtual consultation. He examines your face, neck, and skin, listens to your goals, and builds a surgical plan around your anatomy.
Cost depends on the extent of each procedure, the depth of laser resurfacing, and any added enhancements. A 20% deposit reserves your surgery date, with the balance due at your pre-operative appointment. The practice accepts check, ACH, cash, credit card, and CareCredit financing.
Surgery Day at North Point Surgery Center
On surgery day, patients arrive through the North Point Surgery Center's private entrance. A board-certified anesthesiologist provides anesthesia, and Dr. Robb performs the facelift, neck lift, and resurfacing personally. Nurses stay with each patient from pre-op through recovery rather than handing them off between staff.
Recovery and Results Timeline
Most patients follow a recovery timeline similar to this:
- 1 to 2 weeks: Social downtime, with swelling and bruising steadily fading
- 3 to 4 weeks: Full comfort and a return to most normal activities
- 3 months: Refined healing as residual swelling resolves
- 1 year: Final skin and tissue renewal
The laser adds its own healing phase. Cleveland Clinic reports recovery of up to two weeks after CO2 resurfacing, and pink or red coloring can linger afterward. Dr. Robb's team provides detailed aftercare instructions, including daily sun protection for the new skin.
Types of Facelift and Neck Lift Procedures
Facelift and neck lift procedures vary in how deeply they treat the tissue, and Dr. Robb chooses the approach that fits each patient.
Deep Plane Facelift vs. SMAS Facelift
A SMAS facelift tightens the layer of tissue just beneath the skin, while a deep plane facelift releases and repositions tissue at a deeper level. Dr. Robb favors the deep plane technique for its natural movement and longer-lasting lift through the midface and jowls.
Deep Neck Lift vs. Submental Liposuction
Submental liposuction removes fat under the chin in patients with good skin elasticity. A deep neck lift goes further, addressing muscle bands, loose skin, and deeper fullness for patients whose neck changes extend beyond fat.
Laser Resurfacing Options
Fully ablative CO2 resurfacing delivers the most dramatic improvement in wrinkles and sun damage. For patients who need a gentler option, Dr. Robb may recommend Sciton ProFractional laser treatment, which treats tiny columns of skin and leaves the surrounding skin intact for faster healing.
How This Plan Fits Into the Robb Refresh™
The deep plane facelift, deep neck lift, and laser resurfacing form the foundation of the Robb Refresh™, Dr. Robb's signature multi-procedure facial rejuvenation approach. For patients who need more than these three procedures, the Robb Refresh can add eyelid surgery, a brow or temporal lift, a lip lift, fat transfer, or rhinoplasty. Robb Refresh patients also receive the practice's VIP recovery program at the med spa.
Related Cosmetic Surgery and Non-Surgical Options
Related cosmetic surgery procedures can complement or substitute for a combined lift, depending on a patient's goals. Surgical options include blepharoplasty, a brow lift, chin augmentation, and facial fat transfer.
Patients who are not ready for surgery can explore treatments at Robb Facial Plastic Surgery's med spa. These include injectables, Forever Young BBL, and Sublime skin tightening. Non-surgical options also help maintain surgical results over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do facelift and neck lift results last?
Full facelift techniques, including the deep plane facelift, generally last more than 10 years, according to The Aesthetic Society. Aging continues, but patients keep looking younger than they would have without surgery.
Can laser resurfacing be done on the same day as a facelift?
In many cases, yes. Dr. Robb determines whether to resurface during the same surgery or in a later session based on the depth of laser needed and each patient's skin.
What are the risks of combined facial surgery?
As with any surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, prolonged swelling, scarring, and temporary changes in sensation. Laser resurfacing adds risks such as pigment changes. Dr. Robb reviews every risk during your consultation.
How painful is recovery?
Most patients describe recovery as more uncomfortable than painful, with tightness and swelling during the first week. Dr. Robb's team provides medication and personal follow-up to keep patients comfortable.
Can out-of-town patients have this procedure?
Yes. More than half of Robb Facial Plastic Surgery's patients travel from out of town. The team helps with travel, hotels, and transportation, and the office is about 30 minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
How much do a facelift, neck lift, and skin resurfacing cost?
Cost depends on the extent of each procedure and the laser treatment chosen. Dr. Robb provides a personalized quote after your consultation, and CareCredit financing is available.
This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks, and suitability vary from patient to patient.
Schedule Your Facelift and Neck Lift Consultation in Atlanta
If you're considering facelift and neck lift surgery in Atlanta, a consultation with Dr. Robb is the best way to learn whether a combined plan with skin resurfacing fits your goals. Meet with him in person at the Alpharetta office or virtually from home.
Request a consultation online or call (470) 336-1850.
Robb Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics 950 North Point Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Sources
- The Aesthetic Society, Facelift Results: https://prod.theaestheticsociety.org/procedures/head-face/facelift/results
- Cleveland Clinic, Laser Skin Resurfacing: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/laser-skin-resurfacing
- Cleveland Clinic, Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/carbon-dioxide-laser-resurfacing
