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A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure for removing excess skin, smoothing out folds and wrinkles, and tightening facial tissue. The goal of a facelift is to reshape the lower half of the face to give it a more youthful appearance.
As we age, our skin begins to show signs of aging—and this can happen at a much younger age than you might think. Getting older changes your skin. It thins out, loses fat, and no longer appears to be as plump and smooth as it once was. With age, the production of collagen and elastin decreases. So, as the skin loses elasticity, the underlying tissues begin to sag.
The skin is the largest organ in your body and is a crucial barrier between you and the outside world. It defends you against bacteria, viruses, and pollutants that are harmful to your health. When you’re preoccupied with other things, it’s all too easy to forget about your skin. That is why diet, sleep, smoking, and sun exposure, among other things, can hasten the natural aging process of the skin.
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A facelift is one of the most popular plastic surgery cosmetic surgery procedures because it can help you look more revitalized and years younger! Seeing yourself as older than you really are or not as attractive as you wish can be demoralizing. Some things are simply beyond our control, no matter how healthy we are: wrinkles and sagging skin, to name only two. Cosmetic surgery can help eliminate or improve many of these aesthetic issues.
At Plastic Surgery Solutions, we understand that it is difficult to be confident when you don’t like how you look in the mirror. Facelift surgery can improve your self-esteem and make you feel better about your appearance. It can restore a more youthful appearance and improve facial proportions by lifting drooping skin and removing the excess tissue around the neck, cheeks, and jowls.
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A facelift can only be performed surgically. So, when considering a facelift, choose a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience in facial plastics and reconstructive surgery. With over 17 years of experience behind his name and a long list of very satisfied patients, Dr. John Louis has earned an excellent reputation as a highly-skilled plastic surgeon in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania.
A consultation with your plastic surgeon is the first step in the procedure. The surgeon will discuss your aesthetic wants and ask you about your medical history to determine if you are a good candidate for a facelift. Patients need to be healthy individuals who are non-smokers and do not have medical conditions that can impair healing. In addition, candidates need to have a realistic expectation of the outcome of the cosmetic procedure.
A facelift is an outpatient procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. The surgery can take between two and five hours. Discreet incisions are usually made at the temples and continue around the ear, depending on the extent of skin laxity. A facelift can be paired with additional procedures that address the top half of the face, including a brow/forehead lift and eyelid surgery.
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Your plastic surgeon will ask a few questions about your medical history and conduct a physical examination before surgery. Dr. John Louis will ask you about your expectations for the outcome of the facelift and will discuss with you how a facelift will likely change your appearance as well as what the facelift will not address.
A facelift entails lifting the skin and tightening the underlying tissues and muscles. Fat can be sculpted, removed, or redistributed. After that, the facial skin is redraped over the newly repositioned contours of the face, excess skin is removed, and the wound is stitched or taped closed. The procedure’s incisions are determined by the techniques used and the patient’s preferences.
Bring someone to drive you home and spend the first night after surgery with you. During the first three weeks of recovery, self-care at home will aid your recovery and reduce the likelihood of complications. The drainable tube will most likely be removed the day after surgery, and new bandages will be applied to your face. The bandages should be replaced by an elasticized facial sling two to three days after your facelift. In a week or so, the stitches will be removed, and the wound will be assessed. Follow-up visits will then be scheduled to measure your progress.
Schedule AppointmentYou may experience mild to moderate pain, as well as swelling and bruising, following your facelift surgery. Taking pain medication as prescribed by your doctor, sleeping with your head elevated, and applying cool packs to your face are all recommended for relieving pain and reducing swelling.
Any surgery entails some level of risk. Facelift surgery complications are uncommon, and cosmetic procedures are generally safe when performed by a qualified and experienced professional. They will discuss any potential risks with you so that you can make an informed decision.
A facelift procedure leaves minimal or virtually undetectable scarring. An experienced cosmetic surgeon will be careful to make the incision following the natural contours of the ear and face.
Get in touch with Plastic Surgery Solutions today for more information on how you can benefit from facelift surgery. Let us discuss your procedure options with you.
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