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What to expect when having a face lift

tjackson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:00 +0000

A face lift procedure will generally take several hours, although all surgeons will perform the procedure in his/her own way. The incisions will begin at the temples above the hairline, continue down in front of the ear, and continue behind the ear lobe and extend to the lower scalp. If the neck is part of the procedure, a small incision will be made under the chin.

Pain and discomfort may be a part of the recovery, but can be minimized through use of pain medication. It is normal for the skin to be numb for a few weeks to a month after the operation. Elevating your head and keeping it still for a few days after the procedure will help minimize swelling. The drain tube and bandages will generally be removed in one to five days, depending on recovery progress, and stitches will be removed after five days.

After the removal of the bandages, your face may still appear bruised and puffy; however, you will look normal within a few weeks. The scalp may take longer to heal, although most patients are back to work within about ten days of the surgery. After the third week after the procedure, you will look and feel much better.

While a face lift cannot stop or even slow down the aging process, it can set back the clock by cosmetically altering and adjusting the placement of the skin on your face and neck, as well as removing excess fat and tightening the muscles underneath the skin. If a face lift is performed, it may be accompanied by a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping, or other procedures.

Face Lift in Beverly Hills

tjackson — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:07:00 +0000

Los Angeles board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hoefflin performs facelift surgery using the most advanced techniques, while placing the highest priority on patient safety and comfort. Dr. Hoefflin has lectured and interviewed on safety in outpatient plastic surgery operations.

Hereditary factors, personal lifestyle choices, and sun exposure all contribute to the aging process and changes in our facial appearance. As we age, important structural facial fat is lost or descends in our midface. This, together with the loss of elastic support in our skin can create excessive wrinkling and sagging skin. The result is a tired or drawn out facial appearance. Combined with the very fine lines from excessive sun exposure, the aging process becomes revealed. A facelift can correct these conditions and provide a more natural, youthful, and rejuvenated appearance.

Dr. Hoefflin performs the advanced endoscopic (camera-assisted) technique by placing small inconspicuous incisions within the scalp and the mouth that become invisible when completely healed. The procedure is usually performed as an outpatient under local anesthesia with deep sedation, and may take from 1 to 2 hours. In the properly selected patient, the result is a natural, youthful and rejuvenated midface without any signs of surgery. By rejuvenating the face from the cheek area down to the jowl and neck, this technique offers a rapid recovery, with patients often returning to routine activities within one to two weeks.

During your consultation, an individual facial analysis, along with digital photography, will allow Dr. Hoefflin to provide you with his professional expertise and recommendations for the type and placement of facial implants. Patient satisfaction after facial augmentation is usually very high, with long-lasting results. Patients can expect minimal postoperative bruising and quick recovery times.

Face Lift Surgery in La Jolla

tjackson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:53:00 +0000

Time may heal all wounds, but it sure isn’t very friendly to a face. Between the pull of gravity and the workload of everyday use, time has a way of stretching out the skin until it sags and crinkles. No one has figured out how to stop the clock, yet. But there is a way to turn it back a bit. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Kearney offers face lift surgery in San Diego.

Before performing a face lift, the doctor will meet with you for a personal consultation. The best face lifts are a result of a qualified, experienced surgeon and a knowledgeable patient with specific goals working together.

Considering Eyelid Lift Surgery in Lindon, UT

tjackson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:00 +0000

A normal part of the aging process is that wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes contribute to an older, tired appearance. The eyes are among the first things noticed about a person, so it stands to reason that whether old and tired or young and energetic, judgments about the eyes will extend to the person. Eyelid surgery (officially called blepharoplasty) is a procedure performed to give the eyes a visual pick-me-up.

Dr. Kimball M. Crofts performs eyelid surgery in Utah. When performing blepharoplasty, Dr. Crofts makes small incisions in the natural contours around the eyes where any scars will be less noticeable. Fatty tissue is removed and loose skin is tightened, occasionally using laser to smooth the lower lids. If you are contemplating cosmetic surgery in Utah, you should schedule a consultation with Dr. Crofts to discuss your goals and how you reach them.

The Best Candidate for a Face Lift

tjackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:44:00 +0000

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. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.

Who is Performing Your Face Lift?

tjackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:14:00 +0000

A face lift is a procedure which, unfortunately, can be performed by any physician – whether adequately trained or not. Most states have very little regulation on this matter. Because of this, non-plastic – or so called “cosmetic” – surgeons can perform a face lift as well. In addition, some physicians who are legitimately board certified in other specialties, such as dermatology and gynecology, for example are performing “cosmetic” surgery even though they often have never had any formal residency training in the specialty of plastic surgery itself. Weekend courses abound and the patient is often confused as to which doctor to see.

What can a Face Lift do for you?

tjackson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:56:00 +0000

A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can’t stop this aging process. What it can do is “set back the clock,” improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your 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.