Vertical Restore is Dr. Karam’s revolutionary answer to comprehensive facial rejuvenation serving a worldwide clientele, based in San Diego, Ca. The highly-customizable procedure addresses unwanted signs of aging by combining volume loss correction, eye treatments, facelifting techniques, and skin resurfacing.
The Vertical Restore Procedure
The Vertical Restore lift differs significantly from traditional or deep plane facelifts, with more differences than similarities. One of the most notable contrasts is the vertical orientation of the lift, which contributes significantly to the natural appearance. Moreover, the Vertical Restore rejuvenates the entire face, including the outer brow, midface, jawline, and neck, while a traditional facelift only addresses the jawline by pulling it towards the ears.
Natural and Long-Lasting Facelift
By releasing all the ligaments in the face and neck, Vertical Restore enables the tissue to be lifted and repositioned without any resistance from those ligaments. This is the critical factor behind the remarkable impact of Vertical Restore, which produces significant changes without creating a tense or "pulled back" appearance. This is also why Vertical Restore creates results lasting 10 to 15 years, effectively three times longer than what one might enjoy after a traditional facelift.
Vertical Restore utilizes a deep-plane approach, the most advanced and dependable technique for lifting the face and neck. It goes beyond the traditional deep plane lifts and aims to correct the neck fully. Ultimately, the results of Vertical Restore are the most compelling evidence of its effectiveness.
Post-Procedure Expectations
Here’s what you can expect in terms of getting back to normal for several of the most frequently asked-about conditions:
Swelling
Most patients’ overall swelling will be dramatically reduced by the one-month mark.
Bruising
After about two weeks, bruising in the majority of cases will have resolved.
Cover-up / Makeup
Using only mineral-based makeup on your fresh incisions is essential, and you may do so after the one-week mark. However, if you’ve had a chemical peel or a laser skin resurfacing treatment as part of your procedure, makeup may not be started until two weeks post-treatment.
Numbness
Full sensation is expected to return in 3-4 months in most cases and by 6-12 months in essentially all cases. Avoid hot and cold objects to prevent burn injuries to the skin during this time.
Exercise
Early exercise can cause prolonged swelling and, if started prematurely, cause bleeding issues. Light exercise can resume after three weeks (light walking, biking). Full exercise can resume after four weeks. Always listen to your body when first getting started.