Why do we love it?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a comprehensive surgical procedure designed to address the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This procedure targets issues such as deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls by tightening the underlying muscles and removing excess skin. The result is a smoother, firmer appearance that significantly rejuvenates your overall facial contour. The procedure can be customized to address specific concerns, whether it's the lower face, mid-face, or neck.

One of the key advantages of a facelift is its ability to provide long-lasting results. While non-surgical treatments like fillers and wrinkle relaxers offer temporary improvements, a facelift addresses the underlying causes of aging, delivering more comprehensive and enduring rejuvenation. With proper care and maintenance, the results of a facelift can last for many years, allowing you to enjoy a youthful and refreshed appearance well into the future.

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Meet the DoctorDr. David Hill, MD

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Meet the DoctorDr. David Hill, MD

Dr. Hill is a renowned plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Fulcrum Aesthetics. With a deep commitment to combining the art of beauty with the science of medicine, Dr. Hill has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results. His journey into aesthetic surgery is marked by an impressive educational background, including dual residencies in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, a testament to his dedication to mastering his craft.

Dr. Hill’s approach is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for patient care. He is known for his ability to blend technical precision with an artistic eye, ensuring that every patient’s unique beauty is enhanced in a way that looks both stunning and natural. Whether considering a subtle enhancement or a more comprehensive transformation, you can trust Dr. Hill to guide you through your aesthetic journey with compassion and professionalism.

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Achieve Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation

Getting older is a blessing, but it can feel like a burden if you find your confidence shaken by the signs of aging. If you’re seeking a transformative solution to combat aging’s physical symptoms, a deep plane facelift at Fulcrum Aesthetics offers comprehensive rejuvenation, unlike any other procedure. This advanced technique lifts and tightens the deeper structures of the face, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Led by Dr. David Hill, the expert Fulcrum Aesthetics team combines artistic precision with medical expertise to deliver stunning results that enhance your natural beauty.

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What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a sophisticated surgical procedure designed to address advanced signs of facial aging by targeting the deeper layers of facial tissues. Unlike traditional facelifts, which primarily focus on tightening the skin, a deep plane facelift lifts and repositions the underlying muscles and connective tissues, including the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System). This approach provides more comprehensive and long-lasting results by restoring the face’s natural contours, reducing sagging, and improving overall facial harmony. The deep plane technique offers a more youthful, refreshed appearance with a minimized risk of visible scarring and more natural-looking results.

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What to Expect: The Deep Plane Facelift Procedure

At Chicago-based Fulcrum Aesthetics, the deep plane facelift is more than a procedure—it’s a journey to rediscovering your youth. We guide you through this transformative experience in the following phases:

  1. Consultation We start with a detailed consultation, during which we discuss your goals and evaluate your unique facial structure. This step is where we craft a personalized plan just for you.
  2. Preparation On the day of your procedure, we ensure a comfortable experience by meticulously cleansing your skin and administering anesthesia.
  3. Incisions Dr. Hill makes strategic, discreet incisions along the hairline and around the ears. These precise openings allow access to deeper facial layers without compromising your natural look.
  4. Repositioning With expert hands, Dr. Hill repositions the underlying muscles and tissues to lift, tighten, and restore youthful contours. This careful adjustment results in a refreshed, natural appearance.
  5. Suturing We close the incisions with fine sutures designed to minimize visible scarring and enhance aesthetic outcomes.
  6. Final Assessment After the procedure, our team reviews the results with you, ensuring that every detail meets your expectations and you’re delighted with your new look.

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Rediscover the Elegance of a Youthful Neck

As we age, the neck is often one of the first areas to show signs of aging, such as sagging skin, muscle banding, and excess fat deposits. It’s natural to feel self-conscious about these changes. Fortunately, a neck lift in Chicago at Fulcrum Aesthetics can effectively address these concerns, restoring a youthful and refined neckline

A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to enhance the appearance of the neck and jawline. It addresses issues such as excess skin, fat, and muscle laxity in the neck area, which can result from aging, weight fluctuations, or genetic factors. During the procedure, a surgeon removes or repositions excess skin and fat and tightens the underlying muscles to achieve a smoother, more defined neck contour. The goal is to create a youthful and natural-looking neckline that harmonizes with the rest of the face.

A neck lift can be performed alone or with other facial procedures, such as a facelift, to achieve comprehensive rejuvenation.

Neck Lift vs. Platysmaplasty: Which is Right For You?

When considering anti-aging neck surgery, patients frequently encounter the terms "neck lift" and "platysmaplasty." These terms are often used together or interchangeably, which can create some confusion about what each procedure involves and how it differs.

Neck Lift

A neck lift is a cosmetic surgery that addresses sagging, loose skin, and wrinkles around the neck area to reduce signs of aging. It is commonly performed alongside a facelift, sharing similar incisions around the ears, and is designed to improve the overall contour of the neck and jawline. The term "neck lift" generally refers to removing excess skin to create a more youthful and smooth appearance.

Platysmaplasty

Platysmaplasty, on the other hand, focuses specifically on tightening the platysma muscle, a thin sheet of muscle located under the skin of the neck. Tightening this muscle helps enhance the results of a neck lift by improving neck definition and reducing the appearance of vertical banding, often associated with aging. While most neck lifts include platysmaplasty for optimal results, the two are technically distinct procedures.

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Platysmaplasty Results

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Patient Reviews

Can't say enough about Dr. Hill

How professional and talented he is, the way he cares, the way he works. I have been to too many surgeons before and most of them are money seekers. Dr. Hill works from his heart. I'm writing this review after 2 hours of my procedure and I feel very good, with 0 pain. I will never go to any other surgeon, he's the one and only.

Wahaj Yousif

He is absolutely the best Surgeon, he is so meticulous

I would love to share my experience, my adventure with Dr. Hill! Nine days ago, he did my facelift my neck lift. He is absolutely the best Surgeon, he is so meticulous. He has the highest credentials , he demands a lot of himself....He does many different surgeries,I   had the facelift and the neck . That’s what I will speak of.. and his office at Fulcrum they are all absolutely phenomenal. They greet you as though your family they walk you through every step they even literally hold your hand they text and they call, They keep check to make sure you’re feeling good with things,  if you need a...

A.L.

I also had a surgical procedure with Dr. Hill back in April and I cannot recommend him enough!

I have been going to Fulcrum since they opened and always love my experience. I see Karolina for facials and brows. Her facials are relaxing and always leave my skin looking amazing not to mention she gives great skin care advice. I see Brittony for my wrinkle relaxer and filler and she is a magician. Always achieves the look I want and makes it all as comfortable as possible. I also had a surgical procedure with Dr. Hill back in April and I cannot recommend him enough! So kind and responsive and achieved the result we were looking for. The rest of the team is great too, from the pre visit tex...

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Why Choose Fulcrum Aesthetics?

At Chicago-based Fulcrum Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on blending artistic precision with advanced surgical techniques to deliver exceptional results. Led by renowned experts Dr. David Hill, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care that caters to your unique aesthetic goals. We understand that a facelift is about rejuvenating your appearance and enhancing your confidence and overall well-being.

We utilize the latest technology and techniques to ensure your procedure is performed with the utmost precision and safety. Our emphasis on tailored treatment plans and continuous support ensures that your experience is seamless and your results are nothing short of transformative. Choosing Fulcrum Aesthetics means entrusting your care to a team that values artistry, innovation, and personalized attention. Are you ready for a deeply rejuvenating experience? Schedule your consultation with Fulcrum Aesthetics in Chicago today. Financing options available, call for details.

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