Face Lift

Get rid of wrinkles, creases, fine lines and sagging skin with a face lift. Recreate a much younger looking persona by undergoing rhytidectomy, as face lift is commonly known in medical terms.

There are different facelift cosmetic surgeries to cater to the needs of different people and different skin types. Some of the common face lift surgeries are mid facelift, deep plane lift and thread lift. Face lifts have become increasingly popular in modern times.

Want a Facelift?

You must first get hold of a good plastic surgeon registered with the American Board of Plastic Surgery to perform the face lift. Face lifts are ideally suited for people who are in their mid forties, fifties or sixties.

Successful facial surgeries have also been performed on people who are in their seventies or eighties. Younger people may want to go in for the mini face lift.

Facelift Procedure

Face lifts are usually performed by making an incision in front of the ears that extends up to the hairline. The facial skin is then separated from the underlying tissues with the help of a scalpel. At this point, the SMAS is performed which involves tightening the deeper facial tissues of the skin with sutures. The facial skin is redraped and the amount of excess facial skin to be removed is decided by the surgeon.

Different Kinds of Facelifts

The deep plane lift treats the underlying facial tissues and muscles to provide you with a completely rejuvenated look. It is recommended for older patients who want to see a dramatic change.

The mid facelift is suited for those in their late 40’s or 50’s. In this surgery, layers of fatty tissue are repositioned to get rid of sagging cheeks and creases.

Thread lift, also known as ‘lunch time’ face lift are ideal for people in their late thirties or early forties. It treats sagging skin around the eyes, nasiofold area and the forehead. Thread lifts does not involve the restructuring of facial muscles and tissues. The skin is simply redraped over the sagging areas.

Mini facelifts, short scar facelifts and long scare facelifts are also popular among younger patients.

Facelift Benefits

Face lifts help to boost up your self esteem and help to create a much younger looking you. The face lift operation takes place for two to three hours and drastically improves facial appearance by doing away with fine lines and loose facial skin.

Facelift Risks

If a facial lift is not performed properly, it can result in a distorted earlobe or contribute towards a ‘windswept appearance’. Some of the other risks that are involved are bleeding, damage to facial nerves and infection of the skin flaps. These however, occur rarely. Post operation complications are frequent in regular smokers and people suffering from diabetes and hypertension.



More on Beauty Procedures...