subject: Facelift Surgery [print this page] A facelift is an ideal procedure to help reverse the signs of aging present in your facial region. If you are experiencing lost facial volume, fat deposits, wrinkling, creasing, or sagging, a facelift can provide you with a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance that enhances your face, neck, and jaw regions.
Advances in plastic surgery techniques provide you with many different types of facelift procedures to choose from, including:
Full facelift
Mid facelift
Mini facelift
SMAS lift
Thread facelift
Endoscopic facelift
At your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will review these options with you to determine the best course of action based on your unique facial characteristics and aesthetic goals.
Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?
Ideal facelift candidates are in good overall health and have reasonable expectations for the outcome of the procedure. There is no true ideal age for a facelift; however, the majority of facelift candidates are between the ages of 40 and 70.
There are certain factors which may determine whether or not a facelift will be the best procedure to accomplish your desired results. The best candidates have:
Good skin elasticity
Strong bone structure
Loose or excess skin in the face or neck region that they wish to remove
At your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will review these criteria with you. Often, an eyelid lift or brow lift may be recommended in conjunction with your facelift to provide enhanced results.
Facelift Procedure
Your plastic surgeon will make incisions behind the hairline in the natural folds surrounding your face. This incision location will serve to minimize the visibility of scarring. Excess fat and skin are removed, and facial muscles are tightened to provide a refreshed appearance.
Your entire procedure will be completed within two and a half to four hours. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with detailed follow-up care instructions. It is important to adhere to them closely in order to ensure proper healing.
Your facelift can have dramatic results on your appearance, making you look as much as 10-15 years younger. However, it is important to understand that the procedure does not prevent future aging effects which may produce signs of wear and tear down the road. In order to ensure that your results last a long time, it is important to maintain a proper diet, engage in regular skin care practices, and protect your skin from sun exposure.
