Are you interested in a Face lift?

Wednesday the 14th of April, 2010 No Comments »

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Face lift, also known as rhytidectomy, is one of the cosmetic surgery procedures performed to address evident signs of aging in the face and neck, to give the patient a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Typically patients who seek Face lift surgery are those who have genetic, chronological or environmental signs of facial aging.

Non-surgical and less invasive facial rejuvenation treatments, such as Botox® or Dermal Fillers, are temporary measures to address the signs of aging such as wrinkles, frown lines and volume loss. Face lift surgery offers longer lasting refreshed and rejuvenated results.

There are a number of techniques to perform Face lift surgery, with varied results and success. Macs lift; S Lift and Thread lift offer quick “lunch time” Face lifts. They temporarily address the sagging skin but not the sagging underlying primary soft tissues. These procedures are also restricted by the kind of patient for whom they are appropriate. They are normally youthful patients with minimum wrinkles, sagging or sun damage and thick skin. However, as the results are only temporary, many patients are unsatisfied longer term and seek correction with a comprehensive Face lift at a later date.

A comprehensive and thorough face lift should give an excellent and long-term result for most patients. The surgery is typically performed under deep sedation or general anaesthesia. The recovery period is expected to be between 2 to 3 weeks

Face lifts can be effectively combined with eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) and other facial procedures. Blepharoplasty specifically addresses the sagging tissue around the eye that can be very aging and give patients a sad or tired appearance.

Face lifts are beneficial in addressing sagging and wrinkled skin creases in the cheeks, jowls and neck. Lines around the mouth, such as marionette lines and nasolabial folds may not be completely addressed by surgery and Botox® and dermal fillers may be used to enhance the Face lift results. Excess pulling and tightening of the skin causing a “windswept” look is to be avoided.

As correct Face lift techniques also address the deeper tissues and structures of the face and neck, there is less tension at the closure of the incisions. The incisions are concealed within the tucks and natural folds. Efforts to prevent hair loss due to traction, injury or strain to hair follicles are observed during the procedure.

Following Face lift surgery, continued care of the skin is important, especially from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light and the sun.

Patients who have undergone Face lift surgery describe their appearance as refreshed, rejuvenated and revitalized. Friends and family often ask where they have been on holiday!