When is it Time to Consider a Facelift?
If you have noticed your face does not appear as youthful or fresh as it once did, you might consider a facelift procedure. Also known as rhytidectomy, this type of facial surgery works to reposition the facial tissues and the neck in order to restore the contours of the face while producing a fresher and more youthful appearance.
Contours in the face are often distorted over time as a result of gravity and as tissues become loosened. As a result of a facelift, numerous areas of the face can be improved including loose tissues located in the mid-face as well as deep folds consisting of loose skin along the sides of the mouth and nose. Over time, there may also be a loosening of the definition of the jaw line as a result of excessive loose skin or fat.
One of the most common questions many people have about a facelift is when is it time to consider this type of procedure?
Many people begin to consider having a facelift when they begin noticing loose skin along the lower face, especially around the neck and jowls. A double chin is one of the more common reasons for considering a facelift. The goal of this type of facial surgery is to help you look as good as possible given your age.
It should always be kept in mind that a facelift procedure will not necessarily shave twenty years off your age. This is why it is important to carefully consider specific limitations with your surgeon before making a decision regarding whether a facelift is the right procedure for you.
Some patients do consider other facial surgery options, such as fillers. Fillers can be a good solution in some situations; however, they are not always effective in every situation and may not provide the results you are seeking. If that is the case, you may want to consider going ahead and having a full facelift procedure.
The ideal candidate for a facelift is someone who has fairly good skin elasticity in their face and is also in good physical health. A good candidate for this procedure will also be psychologically stable and a non-smoker.
Candidates for a facelift include those individuals who wish to improve the appearance of the face as well as the neck. Good candidates also have taken the time to become well-informed regarding the outcome of this type of procedure. It is also important to ensure you have realistic expectations regarding the results of a facelift as well as an understanding of its limitations.
In some instances other facial procedures will be used in conjunction with a facelift procedure to produce the best results. Such treatments include chemical resurfacing or laser resurfacing in order to smooth wrinkles in the skin and improve the overall texture of the skin. Depending on your specific situation, your physician may also recommend injections of Botox or collagen if you there are frown lines between the brows or if you have deep creases present in the forehead.
Each situation though is unique and requires consultation with a facial surgeon to determine the right treatment for your particular situation. While researching procedures in invaluable, only a board-certified facial plastic surgeon will be able to fully determine the treatments you need to accomplish your goals.
Writing regularly in both print and online media on plastic surgery and aesthetic issues, Dr. Bruce A. Mast offers easy-to-understand, expert insight into various ways available for enhancing patients' outward appearance. Possessing decades of experience helping men and women accomplish their goals of a more vibrant and youthful look, Dr. Mast offers compassionate, personable care as chief of the Plastic Surgery unit at UF Florida Center for Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Dr. Mast carefully listens to patient concerns and goals to provide the most effective treatment for your individual situation. In addition to addressing concerns about appearance, the Florida plastic surgeon also help those affected by disease and accidents regain their prior look.
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