subject: The Facelift And Other Procedures That Improve The Face [print this page] A facelift is a surgical procedure that is aimed at improving the facial features of the person. The usual focus of the different procedures is to get rid of the wrinkles, creases and sagging skin that usually occurs when a person has aged or has been exposing his or her skin to the sun for extended periods of time. Ageing and sun exposure contributes to loose saggy skin and wrinkles.
Facial Procedures
The facelift comes in a variety of procedures. All of these procedures concentrate solely on the head of the patient to get rid of wrinkles, creases and sagging skin, particularly on the visage and the neck area. The sort of procedure is dependent on the needs of the patient as seen fit by the surgeon. One method of getting rid of the wrinkles and sagging skin is to concentrate on the upper portion of the face, including the eyes and the brow ridge. Another method is to concentrate on the jowls and get rid of the sagging skin there. Blepharoplasty is a method that basically takes care of the sagging skin around the brows and eyes. It gets rid of the wrinkles and creases that might have made the person look old and haggard. With a few minor or major adjustments and tweaks to the eyes and brows, the patient will have a more refreshed and younger look. The eyes look less tired and more open which gives the impression of being young and alert.
There are also other kinds of eye surgeries that can be applied to a person such as getting rid of wayward eyelashes that may constantly be in the eyes or getting a double-lidded look. Another procedure that is done to the visage and can even be connected to or done with a facelift is the nose job. This particular procedure can be done in two basic techniques that can help the patient alter or improve the appearance of the nasal region. The two techniques are called the open and closed techniques. Both give access to the framework or the nose but the open technique allows more leeway for the surgeon to maneuver his tools and the necessary instruments to make the changes. This means that the improvements are more detailed and have a larger scope. The closed technique on the other hand, does not utilize the incision that can grant better access to the surgeon. There are so many different things that can be done with a simple nose job. The options for the patient are numerous and dependent on his or her preferences. The patient may want to have a straighter nose, which is one of the most popular requests that a plastic surgeon might get. An accident can leave the nose crooked and a rhinoplasty can set it back to normal or make it better. Other options include, but are not limited to, smaller nostrils, higher nose bridge, a slimmer point and many more.
These are just a few of the procedures that can be done along with a facelift. It is best to consult a plastic surgeon of good repute to check if the procedures can be combined.
