Are you ready to turn back the clock and get a more youthful-looking face? A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that can give your face a more youthful appearance by removing extra facial skin and reshaping the lower part of your face.
In 2016, more than 107,250 women and 13,700 men underwent facelift surgery in the United States. So, it is an extremely popular surgery, and both men and women can have it.
Facelift surgery divides into different types, such as full facelift, mid-facelift, and mini facelift. Your cosmetic surgeon will choose the technique or type that suits your needs.
You will get a youthful, smoother, and vibrant face after undergoing a facelift. In addition, a facelift can provide you with the following benefits:
In most cases, facelift surgery is performed in an outpatient facility. Your surgeon may need anywhere from 2 to 5 hours to complete the surgery, and you can usually return home the same day. Facelifts have evolved substantially in recent decades as plastic surgeons continue to gain a better understanding of the features of the face. In short, the steps of facelifts usually involve the following:
Obviously, anesthesia administration is the initial stage in facelift surgery. Most surgeons prefer general anesthesia, but some surgeons may choose a mixture of local anesthetic and moderate sedatives.
Your surgeon makes an incision behind your ear in the hairline. The incision runs at the front of the ear and continues to the top of the ear. Also, your surgeon may make a small incision on the crease beneath the chin to target this area.
To reposition and tighten the underlying muscle and connective tissue, your surgeon pushes the skin outward and removes some fat and excess skin. They may also suture the tissues with glue to secure them in their new location.
Finally, your surgeon uses tiny sutures to seal the wounds and facilitate healing.
Thankfully, complications and side effects of facelifts are uncommon, especially if a trained and experienced surgeon performed the surgery. However, like any other surgery, risks and complications are still feasible in some cases, and they may entail the following:
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Age doesn’t hinder the surgery. The most important factor is patient’s general health. Most of those who undergo the surgery are between the age of 40-70 years.
The ideal candidate for the surgery is:
– Has elastic skin and good bone structure.
– Has in good health.
– Has realistic expectations about the outcome of the surgery.
the patient must follow the surgeon’s instructions before and after the surgery.
The sutures and stitches are removed from the face and neck about 15 days after the surgery.
It is a surgical alternative to the traditional method. Small incisions are made under the skin to tighten and lift the facial muscles.
– It can be performed without anaesthesia.
– Do not leave visible scars.
– The process takes an hour or two.
– It is suitable for patients aged 30 -40 years.
The surgery targets the corners of the mouth and the area between the mouth and nose, as well as the jaw.
It is suitable for patients of different ages to get rid of the signs of aging and sagging.