(Facelift)

Procedure

Improve sagging facial skin and wrinkles, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat and tightening the muscles. There will be discreet incisions made in the hidden contour of your ear, which will extend around the earlobe and back into the hairline. In some cases the deeper tissues may be repositioned to gain a more youthful contour of the face. Also, a small incision beneath the chin will permit the removal of fatty tissue, which will result in a smoother structure of the neck. Following surgery your scars are usually inconspicuous due to their locations in natural skin liner and creases and concealed by your hair and at times by make-up.

Length of Procedure

This procedure will take several hours.

Type of Anesthesia

Preferably this procedure is done under local anesthesia with sedation and occasionally done under general anesthesia.

Side Effects

There will be temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of the skin. You may also experience dry skin and a tight feeling of the skin. Generally, the greatest amount of swelling will occur within the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Most of the bruising you will experience will disappear within two weeks. The numbness of the skin may be present for several weeks and in some cases longer. In some cases, men will need to shave behind the ears, where bread-growing skin was repositioned.

Risks

Fortunately, significant complications from this procedure are infrequent, and thousands of people undergo this procedure with no complications. However, anyone that is considering this procedure should be aware of the benefits and risks. The potential complications of this surgery are best discussed on a personal basis with your surgeon. Though some complications that may be discussed are injury to the nerves that control facial muscles, poor healing, excessive scarring, asymmetry or change in hairline. It is recommended that your write any questions down before consulting will your surgeon, so all questions can be answered in detail.

Recovery

In some cases depending on your type of work, you may return in 10 to 14 days. Strenuous activities may be resumed after two weeks or more. You must limit your exposure to sun for several months. After a week or in some cases longer you will be permitted to wear makeup, which will help conceal any discoloration. Your stitches will be removed after 4 to 14 days.


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