Are there significant risks associated with facelift surgery?

Like with any surgical procedure there is a small risk of bleeding,infection,healing problems and bad scarring.Other risks are uncommon and should be explained in a comprehensive way by your plastic surgeon during your consultation.Many plastic surgeons will not perform facelifts on heavy smokers or excessively obese individuals because these conditions sometimes increase the risks of having problems. If for some reason the patient and their doctor are not thrilled with the initial results occasionally a "touchup " or second procedure can be required

What is a facelift?

A facelift is a facial rejuvenation procedure designed to improve aging changes of the face and neck.There are a number of different type of facelifts available in the 21st century.The new options are designed to improve appearance in a natural way,quicken recovery and prolong the results.Scars usually heal very well and are specifically designed to be hidden.Many modern facelifts remove excess fat,if present,carefully tighten the skin and muscle of the face and neck which can give dramatic improvements with jowls over the jaw and smooth "turkey bands " of the neck.

What are the benefits of a facelift procedure?

Facelifts can smooth and tighten loose ,sagging or wrinking skin of the face and neck.At the same time, liposuction is commonly done to sharpen the appearance of a sagging jawline and remove unsightly jowls,loose bands of the neck are also improved.If the patient desires an eyelid tuck,blepharoplasty,and/ or brow lift to improve the look of the forehead and brows, it can be done during the same setting .Repositioning of skin and fat that has come down with time and gravity can also add youthful volume to parts of the face where it is lacking .This,for example, can help restore the high cheekbone look as well.

What are the objectives of facelift?

The goals of a facelift are simple: to attempt to deliver a more youthful appearance to the face and neck. Most facelift candidates are relatively healthy,active middle or retirement age individuals who feel their facial appearance doesn't match their attitude towards life. "I have a 25 year old brain trapped with a 55 year old body." Some people have other motivations,e.g.those in the entertainment business feel the need to always look their very best. Even people in regular,corporate America jobs feel looking younger gives them an edge and improves their odds of staying competitive in a fast moving world.