Face Lift – Turning Back the Clock
If you are looking for a face lift, most large cities boast of the best plastic surgeons in the country. This kind of surgery is safe and it is one of the most popular surgical procedures in the world.
A face lift or a rhytidectomy, consists of excess skin bring removed from the face and neck, to correct your jowls and under chin sagging skin to bring back your former youthful appearance. An incision is made around each ear and another incision in the crease underneath your chin. Excess fat may also be removed from under the patient’s chin with liposuction and the muscles will be tightened to correct the “turkey-gobbler neck.
Patients may have swelling and some numbness on their faces for about 2 weeks. Recovery time could last up to several weeks, depending on which face lift procedure the patient has chosen. Strenuous physical activities and exercise should be avoided until the healing process is complete. Alcohol consumption should be reduced or halted for about two months.
Scars are covered by the hairline, concealed in skin creases, and are hidden behind the ears, but will fade away in a matter of months. As with all Plastic Surgery procedures, patients should have realistic expectations when it comes to a face lift. Patients often smile when they see the results in the mirror.
