Face Lift Surgery Is A Cosmetic Procedure That Removes Sagging Skin To Counter Signs Of Aging.

There are a number of variations of face lift surgery (facial plasty or rhytidoplasty). Which one is used will depend on the patient's facial structure, how much correction is needed, and the preferences of the surgeon performing the procedure.

Ask the surgeon about less invasive surgery that will not require the 20 centimetre (8 inch) incision that is standard for a full face lift. The short trans-auricular- rhytidectomy or short scar face lift surgery, an endoscopic lift, or a barbed suture facelift are examples. Be sure to discuss all the pros and cons of the various procedures before making a decision.

Face lift surgery will not eliminate all facial wrinkles. For example, wrinkles around the mouth and eyes may not benefit from face lift surgery. Also, additional procedures including blepharoplasty, chemical peel, botox injections, or dermabrasion may be necessary for best results.

Prior to the procedure, you should meet with the surgeon to discuss the results that can be achieved, together with any potential problems that can occur. One possible complication is that nerve damage can occur, and this can affect your ability to raise an eyebrow, or distort your smile, or result in limited sensation in an ear lobe. Most of these complications will pass in 2 to 6 months. Having realistic expectations is important in any cosmetic procedure.

You will be advised to stop taking aspirin, birth control pills or female hormones, and other medications affecting blood clotting two weeks before the procedure. Some physicians prescribe vitamin C and K to promote healing.

If you are a smoker you should stop smoking and avoid exposure to passive smoke for at least two weeks before and after the operation.

The surgery can take anything from 2 to 5 hours to perform, depending on the extent of the work involved.

It takes 2 to 3 weeks to look nearly normal after a face lift, and 3 to 6 months for the swelling to subside and about a year before the face is fully healed.
You will not be able to resume normal activities for about 3 weeks after the operation. For several months after the face lift surgery you should be very careful not to expose your face to the sun and after that a 100% sun block should be used.

Before you decide on going under the knife, have a look at the non surgical procedures and laser surgery.

If you have made the decision to go ahead with surgery you should have a look at plastic surgery procedures and body lift.

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