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Face Surgery > Full Facelift |
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As people age, the effects of
gravity, exposure to the sun, and the
stresses of daily life can be seen in
their faces. A facelift can't stop this
aging process. What it can do is improve
the most visible signs of aging by
removing excess fat, tightening
underlying muscles, and redraping the
skin of the face and neck. A facelift
can be done alone or in conjunction with
other procedures such as a forehead
lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
The best candidate for a facelift is
a man or woman whose face and neck have
begun to sag, but whose skin still has
some elasticity and whose bone structure
is strong and well defined. A facelift
can make you look younger and fresher,
and also it may enhance your self-image
in the process. It can not give you a
totally different look, nor can it
restore the health and vitality of your
youth.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- If you have experienced a loss
of skin elasticity and muscle tone
of the face and neck.
- If you have the appearance of
jowls and deep creases between the
base of the nose and the corners of
the mouth.
- If you have developed facial and
neck wrinkles.
- If you believe you lack youthful
chin and neck contours.
- If you think you have a tired
facial appearance.
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Intended Results
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- A more rested and youthful
contour to the face and neck.
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Procedure Description
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- The operation is done on an
outpatient basis under general
anesthesia.
- The incisions are made within
the hairline (or along the hair
margin) above the ear, extending
down around the lobe and ending in
or below the hairline behind the
ear. The subcutaneous layers and
neck muscles are tightened, the
facial skin is re-draped and lifted,
and the excess skin is removed.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The patient goes home with head
and neck wrapped in dressings, which
are usually removed the next day.
- Initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication.
- Sutures are dissolvable.
Bruising and swelling decrease in 10
to 20 days.
- The result can be seen in 4 to 6
weeks or sooner with continued
improvement for several months.
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Other Options
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is considered
cosmetic and is not covered by
insurance. The patient is
responsible for the full payment.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given individual can be determined
only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some
degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual.
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