Facelift Surgery – Skin wrinkles and sags due to many factors like sun exposure or smoking, genes and not to forget, the natural ageing process. In childhood and youth, we all have smooth and round faces as the fatty tissues (that lies under the skin) are evenly distributed around the face. As one age, the skin starts sagging and starts appearing loose rather than tight around the face. It occurs as the skin loses its strength, elasticity and its quality starts going down. Additionally, there is a loss of facial fat. When the skin starts sagging and the support diminishes, the skin folds of the skin become more prominent. This is true of the skin around the chin, jawline and along the neck. One sees increased lines in the neck, jowls developing and a double chin appearing.
While one can go for injectables to lift the skin, these are not long-lasting as the hyaluronic acid and other fillers are synthesized by the body over time and the skin becomes loose again. For long-lasting results, one can go for a facelift or rhytidectomy, a surgical procedure.
What is Facelift Surgery
A facelift involves the tightening of the lower facial and neck muscles along with the removal of excess skin (if any).
In facelift surgery, the incisions are placed and behind the ear (or in front of the ear) to cover-up the incisions. Then the skin is elevated and underlying muscles are tightened. The elevated redundant skin is trimmed to match the anatomic boundary in front of the ear and then carefully fixed in the newly elevated position by stitching. Besides, the facelift procedure is often performed in combination with other cosmetic surgeries like Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), chin augmentation, forehead lift, liposuction and/or rhinoplasty (nose surgery). These procedures can be performed any time after the signs of aging appear to attain a more youthful appearance.
While the term facelift conjures up an impression of a highly aggressive procedure that completely changes the facial contours, in reality, this is not the case. One can go for partial facelifts or gentler procedures with the skin tightened so that the face looks younger. The results can be as you like them – face-changing like in American stars or so subtle that people notice but wonder if you got something done like French women prefer it.
Procedures of Rhytidectomy or Facelifts
There are many procedures of Rhytidectomy or Facelifts. The difference between each facelift surgery procedure depends on the area of the face that is treated, the level of invasiveness and the type of incision. A good plastic surgeon will be able to handle the multiple types of facelift surgery.
Choosing a plastic surgeon or clinic for a rhytidectomy is not easy. At Clinic Dermatech, leading plastic surgeons choose the procedure that gives the best outcome for the client and his/her needs. Before the facelift technique is chosen, important factors are taken into consideration as well. These are the client’s expectations, age, areas of improvement, and possible recovery time.
In the end, the most important factor is the skill of the surgeon. It is like painting a picture. It is the artist who makes the picture. The plastic surgeons at Clinic Dermatech are artists.
If you are wondering whether you can get a facelift, look in the mirror. You can get a mini facelift or a full facelift if you feel that you have jowls being formed, increases grooves or folds in your lower face & neck and your face has lost its normal form. A small degree of sagging can be treated with a mini facelift whereas more skin sagging often requires a full facelift.
The healing process can take two weeks or more. There will be swelling and bruising which will subside in a week. One can return to work in one to two weeks but one should wait for a month before attending any big-ticket events like a wedding or a get-together.
How To Find the Best plastic Surgeon
Experienced plastic surgeons will first evaluate your skin age and skin health and help you in determining the best fit to achieve your chosen outcome. During your consultation, the plastic surgeons will listen to your aesthetic goals and discuss with you the varied non-surgical and surgical procedures available. They will share with you the advantages and drawbacks, benefits and risks, preoperative and postoperative care.
Based on your evaluation, the surgeons will help you determine the most appropriate way to achieve your desired result. The best results are the ones where one looks natural and not overdone.
The facelift surgery and other surgical procedures are conducted at the Clinic Dermatech surgical centre, an outpatient facility where the highest standards of healthcare quality and safety are adhered to. It is set-up in the same manner as a hospital in terms of anaesthesia, surgical equipment, emergency equipment, backup power, and client health monitoring. This ensures privacy and limits the probability of hospital-acquired infections.
If you are interested in knowing more about a facelift, please call Clinic Dermatech at 890320330 and understand more about facelift surgery, also you can schedule your complimentary no-obligation consultation today.
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