One of the most common procedures done today, facelifts, are still being done as much if not more than ever before. Facelifts, or rhytidectomy, are meant to give the face a more youthful appearance by removing any excess skin on the face and tightening the underlying tissues. It’s important to remember that the effects of a facelift aren’t permanent and therefore shouldn’t be thought of as such. The reason that a facelift isn’t permanent is because the face will continue to age as time goes on, but having a facelift done is a long-lasting solution to appearing younger.
People who are ideal for this type of treatment are those with:
– Sagging in the midface
– Deep creases along the nose and/or corner of the mouth or below the eyelids
– Any fat that has fallen or displaced
– Loose skin under the chin or jaw
– Loss of muscle tone in the lower jaw
Any of these reasons can be good for thinking about having a facelift done. Having a facelift done is a simple procedure that will have you feeling and looking good for a long time after. Although recovery usually takes two to three weeks to feel to return to normal it may take up to 6 months for incision lines to mature. Using cold compress on your face when you return home from surgery will help with swelling and bruising. Your face will be wrapped in a bandage as well in order to minimize these after effects as well.
If you are considering having a facelift done, please talk to a plastic surgeon about what to expect for results and what you can hope to achieve with your personal rhytidectomy
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