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Face Lift
A facelift, is designed
to diminish signs of aging in the face and neck. A facelift can correct a
variety of unwanted flaws, including wrinkling caused by loose and
sagging skin, jowls in the lower cheek area and skin folds in the neck.
Many facelift patients say it helped them maintain a more refreshed and
revitalized appearance. Facelifts are often done in conjunction with blepharoplasty and facial liposuction.
The face you see in the
mirror every morning is a vital part of your identity and it's the first
impression you make on strangers. It's also one of the first places
where the subtle signs
of aging are recorded in fine lines and sagging skin. Thousands of
people have reversed the visible effects of aging by undergoing a facelift. For most patients, a successful
facelift is more than simply a physical transformation. It frequently
improves the way people feel about themselves.
As we age, our face
changes. Skin loses its elasticity. Skin begins to bunch in several
locations. Muscular bands become more apparent. A face-lift can help
restore the look of your youth by selectively canceling out those
features which signify age. The cheeks are elevated, folds are
flattened, jowls tightened, the neck is redraped, and excess skin is
removed.
There are several
variations of face-lifts. Skin-only facelifts were popular many years
ago and are still used in select situations. Intermediate depth face
lifts achieve their lift at deeper levels. Deep plane face lifts strive
to achieve these changes just above the bones of the face. The
incisions are made just in front of the ear and wrap around the back of
the ear and hide within the hairline. The anatomy of the face is
defined. Muscles and connective tissues are tightened, excess skin is redraped and removed. The next day, dressings are removed. Sutures are
removed over a period of days as you heal. The amount of swelling that
you may get is variable, but you can resume most normal activities
within a week and should show very few signs of your procedure by three
weeks.
Questions about Facelifts
Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift? The best candidate for
a facelift is a man or woman who may have some sagging skin, but whose
skin still retains some elasticity. Most facelift patients are in their
forties to sixties. However, each facelift is a highly individualized
procedure and it is best to consult with Board Certified Plastic
Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS about your
specific situation.
Can I have Other Facial Procedures at the Same Time? Facelift
patients often have other facial rejuvenation procedures simultaneously
with their facelift. These procedures may include, a brow lift, a neck
lift or eyelid surgery. It is best to consult with your Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M Senderoff, MD, FACS, to
see whether this is appropriate in your specific situation.
Face lift procedures have evolved over the past few generations into a
safe, predictable method to rejuvenate the face, without the pulled
"done" look of the past procedures.
The Facelift Operation: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas,
M. Senderoff, MD, FACS, uses the most proven techniques
for face lift plastic surgery. Various options can also be
performed in conjunction with the face lift: mini lifts, neck tightening
or brow lift.
This cosmetic surgery procedure is usually performed on site in our
fully accredited office surgery suite in Manhattan, New York on Park
Avenue South.
Age of the Patient: A face lift is usually performed on patients
from the age of 40 through the seventies. Depending on the age of the
patient, the goal of the face lift operation may be entirely different,
as well as the type of operation, and where the plastic surgery is
performed. Of course, the patient must be of good health, and if older,
must have medical clearance.
Anesthesia: Face lift plastic surgery is usually performed under
intravenous sedation anesthesia, avoiding the general anesthesia.
However, there are certain patients with whom the general anesthesia may
be preferable. This may be combined with the blepharoplasty (eyelid
plastic surgery), or other body contouring procedures.
Convalescence: The convalescence for a full face lift is
approximately 2-3 weeks. This is the time that you may feel totally
comfortable returning to your social calendar, without the need to
explain discoloration and swelling to your friends and working
associates. In general, the younger the patient, the quicker the return
to full function. This may be as short as 10 days to two weeks after the
face lift procedure. The first two to three days is marked by a feeling
of tightness, and swelling. This improves over the following week.
Modest pain is usually controlled with the use of oral pain medication.
Neck Lift: An isolated neck lift may be performed in some
patients where most of the changes are below the chin and in the neck
area. A small incision is made behind the chin prominence, and may be
made in conjunction with traditional behind the ear incisions to
maximize correction.
If you have any questions about facelift surgery (a skin-only facelift
or a deep plane facelift, or necek lift) or any other plastic surgery
procedures please feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation
with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS, at
his Manhattan or Westchester, New York office.
If you have any
questions about a face lift or any other plastic surgery procedures
please feel free to contact Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M.
Senderoff, MD, FACS, at his Manhattan or Westchester, New York
office.
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