| elift is a popular cosmetic procedure for men and | | | | very experienced in performing facelifts, among |
| women ages 40 to 60. This surgery can make your | | | | other cosmetic surgeries. This is the time to discuss |
| face look younger, tighter and refreshed. | | | | your unique interests and needs and get all of your |
| Your face lets the rest of the world know when you | | | | questions answered. Likewise, the surgeon will give |
| are happy, sad, confused, delighted or excited. | | | | you some pre-surgery instructions which you must |
| Likewise, your face can also show the world that | | | | follow carefully to ensure a good procedure and |
| you have aged, as the skin starts to thin and sag, | | | | healthy recovery period. |
| wrinkles and creases appear in larger numbers, and | | | | During the surgery itself, your cosmetic surgeon will |
| both sun and age spots dot your once beautiful | | | | be careful to make the incisions around your ears, |
| complexion. A facelift, then, can reverse signs of | | | | where they can easily be hidden by both hair and |
| aging by tightening and literally lifting the skin to | | | | make-up. Then he or she will lift and tighten the skin |
| create a natural but younger looking face. Also | | | | and tissue, likely removing some extra skin as well. |
| known as a rhytidectomy, facelift surgery is | | | | The length of the surgery varies based on the |
| particularly popular with men and women in their 40s | | | | extent of it and whether it is combined with other |
| through 60s, although it can be performed on both | | | | procedures. |
| younger and older adults. | | | | After the procedure, you will need to give yourself |
| In particular, a facelift can address issues such as | | | | ample time to rest and recover. You will probably |
| sagging skin on the cheeks or neck, very deep | | | | have some bruising, swelling and mild pain as well as a |
| wrinkles and lines and other issues that make the skin | | | | sensation of tightness in the face, all of which will |
| look less than vibrant. Facelifts can also be part of an | | | | diminish with time and pain medications. Your stitches |
| entire personal makeover and can be combined with | | | | will come out in about a week or so, and you will |
| other cosmetic surgical procedures, depending on the | | | | have to be patient about resuming your regular |
| individual’s goals, budget and interests. | | | | activities. The final results of the facelift are usually |
| With improvements that make the surgery and | | | | visible in two or three months. Again, it is critical to |
| recovery easier and create a more natural-looking | | | | consult with your surgeon about any concerns or |
| face, facelifts offer very impressive results – | | | | questions that you have. |
| you still look like you, just a better or brighter | | | | All in all, a facelift can lift much more than just your |
| version. Prior to a facelift, patients should meet with | | | | face – it can also boost your spirits, your |
| a licensed, board-certified cosmetic surgeon who is | | | | self-confidence and even your overall energy level. |