Facelifts have always proven to be one of the most, if not the most popular plastic surgery procedure available today. It shaves years off a person’s face, making them look younger and more lively, by reducing any sagging skin around the jaw and neck, removing wrinkles around the eyes and forehead, and overall “lifting” the face. This, however, doesn’t come without a price, as facelifts are invasive, requiring incisions on the skin and flesh, and will require a significant amount of recovery time. This problem is prevented, however, by a non-invasive alternative that still yields the same results. Enter, the thread lift. The thread lift is a revolutionary technology that gives the look of a facelift in a significantly less-invasive manner, by removing the need for large amounts of incisions, that will require the patient, not only to be anesthetized and sedated, but will need a long recovery time before results will be visible. The technology makes use of thin threads with barbs, or notches, that are inserted through small cuts made in critical points of the face. These threads are then inserted into the subcutaneous parts of the face’s skin. Once the skin is caught by the barbs, the surgeon then pulls back the threads, “lifting” the face and eliminating wrinkles, sagging skin, and lines, to make the face smoother and younger looking. And because of the very little incisions, this procedure is often done without, or with very little anesthesia, and will not require the patient to be anesthetized. Most importantly, is that this procedure only takes one to two hours to finish, and the results are...
Cosmetic surgery face lift procedures are fairly commonplace today and can improve one’s appearance and quality of life. In previous times, getting a face lift was limited to Hollywood stars and would most likely result in an obvious tight faced, artificial appearance. Times have changed and having any type of cosmetic surgery procedure is much less invasive, costly and results in a more natural return to younger looks. What are the Benefits of Facelift Surgery? A face lift performed by a qualified plastic surgeon can have positive benefits for appearance, health and emotion. Looking younger can help one feel younger. Feeling younger and better about oneself boosts self esteem and can even result in positive health benefits. Plastic surgery can restore youth by eliminating sagging skin, smoothing lines and creases, restoring muscle tone and eliminating fat that has fallen creating the appearance of jowls or a double chin. How is a Face Lift Surgery Performed? Cosmetic surgery face lift is known by the medical term “rhytidectomy” and starts with an incision above and around the hairline surrounding the face. This allows the plastic surgeon to tighten and remove skin and facial tissues that have fallen with age. The incision will be skillfully minimized and hidden in the hairline and around the ears. Often a face lift can be combined with liposuction to remove fat in the cheeks and chin area to provide a smooth, younger contoured look with dramatic results. How Long Does it Take to Recover? A surgical face lift will result in facial bruising and swelling which will usually subside after two to three weeks. Those who...
Skin aging comes in 4 forms: gravity causing sagging, loss of elasticity leading to wrinkles, age spots and loss of volume due to loss of the skin’s framework (collagen). To fight the signs of aging, you can improve skin texture and appearance with laser skin resurfacing or chemical peel. You can plump up hollow spots and creases with Botox or collagen injections. Gravity and sagging, however, can only be effectively combated one way: the facelift. If your face or neck or both is loose, jiggly or saggy, then you may be a candidate for a facelift. Facelifts are excellent to improve sagging in the midface, deep skin creases, fallen or displaced fat, jowls and sagging at the nasolabial fold. Facelifts come in many variations and treat mild to severe facial sagging. There are facelifts available that have minimal incision and scarring (endoscopic) that treat mild sagging, and there are others (deep plane) that effectively treat severe facial sag. Techniques and approaches are constantly improving, and chances are, if you have facial sag that bothers you, there is a procedure that would be perfect. Facelifts have evolved to meet a whole variety of sagging skin needs. It is important to remember that the more sagging skin you have, then the more invasive procedure you will need to get the results you desire. More invasive generally means higher costs and longer recovery period, but the results last longer as well. Facelifts can be done in conjunction with other treatments – this saves you time (less time on the table and less recovery time) and money (one anesthesia cost instead of two...
As the aging process takes over, skin begins to lose its elasticity, resulting in loose, sagging skin of the face, jowls and chin. A face lift plastic surgery improves the lower 1/3 of the face; however, if you add an eyelid surgery and brow lift procedure it will improve the eyes and forehead area. You can also add to the surgical procedure a plastic surgery neck lift. A neck lift procedure improves drooping skin in the neck region. The facelift plastic surgery, along with the eye lift surgery, brow lift and neck lift will cause a dramatic change in appearance from a saggy, baggy look to a more youthful appearance. A great alternative to these cosmetic surgery options is to have laser treatments performed. Laser skin resurfacing is a treatment that involves laser beams being utilized to burn the outer layer of facial skin, causing underlying collagen to tighten up. When the skin’s outer layer grows back, the result will be smoother, tighter-looking skin. Laser treatments can also work to improve the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, cheeks, lips and neck regions. Advantages of laser surgery over face lift cosmetic surgery includes no scarring, no blood loss, no general anesthesia, no cutting and time in an outpatient clinic instead of hospital setting. On the other hand, for those who need to get rid of large volumes of extra skin, the face lift plastic surgery is necessary. Costs The cost of a face lift alone can start at about $6,000. But, if you add in the cost of other procedures, such as the eyelid surgery, brow lift...
A face lift surgical procedure is one that involves improving one’s looks or self-confidence. This procedure is usually performed on individuals between the ages of 30 and 80. A surgical face lift does not stop the aging process, but can successfully create a more youthful appearance. Most patients leave feeling more confident after the surgical face lift is complete. Your facial plastic surgeon will discuss with you before the surgical face lift begins if you are a candidate for additional changes that are needed in the neck and chin areas. Many individuals do decide to go ahead with any facial liposuction that removes excess fatty deposits. Method After the decision has been approved by the doctor and patient, the surgical face lift will start with the cosmetic surgeon making an initial incision in the temple region around the hairline. Then the doctor will proceed to cut around the lobe, circling the ear and, lastly, returning to the initial incision site. Before the cosmetic surgeon repositions and tightens the connective tissue and underlying muscle, he will raise the skin outward. Fat and excess skin will be removed. The cosmetic surgeon will end by closing the incision with tiny stitches. The process should take around two to four hours, depending on the extent of the surgical face lift. The patient should experience only slight discomfort, as a combination of mild intravenous anesthesia, local anesthesia and mild sedatives are used. Some patients who are more nervous usually want general anesthesia. Upon completion of the surgical face lift, the cosmetic surgeon will protect the treated area by applying sterile dressings. Cost The average cost of a surgical face...
With modern treatment, wrinkled and loosed skin will be smoothed and sagging jowls will be eliminated. Cheeks that once sagged will be improved, and deep lines will be decreased. The results will last 5 to 15 years and the incisions will be well hidden to minimize their appearance. A plastic surgery facelift is a procedure involving the removal of excess fat, tightening of muscles, and re-draping of facial skin, allowing for a more youthful appearance. With aging comes less elasticity, especially in the facial region. Loose skin on the neck and sagging skin around the jaw line can begin to look unsightly. This is the time to best choose the option of receiving a rhytidectomy, or facelift. Procedure The technique involved in a plastic surgery facelift allows for the incision to begin at the temporal region, above the hairline. It will then extend inside the front of the ear, and finalize behind the ear into the hairline. Fat deposits and tissues are divided, then the skin is stretched and tightened, and excess skin is removed. The thick layer of tissue under the facial skin is tightened by using permanent stitches. If the neckline requires attention, a further incision is cut and the same procedure is repeated. Tiny sutures are utilized to close the incision site to help minimize the scarring of a plastic surgery facelift. Costs There are three costs involved with a plastic surgery facelift operation: the surgeon’s fee, the facility fee and the anesthesia fee. On average, the cost of facelift cosmetic surgery ranges from $6,000 to $15,000. The cost of anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to $1,300,...
Looks play a very important role in our society; beauty is not only admired but revered. Old age is no longer a hindrance to being beautiful and attractive. What is a modern solution to an age old problem? Facelift surgery, or rhytidectomy, is a specialized type of cosmetic surgery which literally means the surgical removal of wrinkles. By correcting the signs of aging, it brings back youthfulness to your face, which is the first to reveal the marks of growing old. Why have a Facelift Skin which covers our body is supported by fat layers, muscles and connective tissues. Wrinkling due to aging and sun damage are the most unsightly signs of deterioration. For some individuals, the wear and tear of old age can result in a dignified aura, the rest of us would prefer to don the blush of youth instead. The ravages of time on your looks can be slowed down or reversed, thanks to facelift surgery. Wrinkles and sagging skin is now a snip and tuck away! Looking 70 when you’re only 50 isn’t fair, work stress, too much sun exposure and genetics may contribute to your droopy folds but can now be rectified. While not medically necessary, facelift surgery can adjust or enhance the facial features to suit our preferences, improve looks, and thus, increase self esteem. Having a high level of self esteem is important to break psychological barriers and helps in achieving success or improving relationships. Looking good is generally synonymous with feeling good. The Surgery The technique for facelift surgery has continuously evolved to achieve a more natural lifted appearance of the...
