Face Lifts
Face lifts are among cosmetic surgery’s most enduring procedures. Long before anyone had heard of eyelid surgery and brow lifts, face lifts were part of the American vocabulary. The stereotypical view of the face lift is that it’s something done by vain sixty-somethings who have lots of money. The truth in today’s world is that face lifts are often done earlier, not always on rich people, and not always on women. Rather than waiting until skin has begun to seriously sag and wrinkle, face lift patients today are having surgery at younger ages, and in less drastic forms in an attempt to put off the effects of aging rather than wait for them and deal with them all at once.
Mini face lifts, brow lifts, and eyelid lifts are less intrusive versions of the classic face lift, and they do not take as long to recover from. Some of the lower face lift procedures can be done in a cosmetic surgeon’s office in one to two hours, and many (though certainly not all) patients who have the procedure on a Friday can return to work the following Monday or Tuesday. In most cases, over-the-counter pain medication is sufficient for coping with post-operative pain.
The people who get the best results and are most satisfied with their face lift are people who already have good elasticity of the facial skin, are physically reasonably fit, are psychologically healthy, do not smoke, have realistic expectations, and are thoroughly informed about what to expect during and after the procedure. There is no “right” age to have a face lift. In fact, people have facial plastic surgery as young as their 20s and as old as their 70s. Much depends on expectations, and on the extent of age-related damage to the face, which is different in everyone.
Prospective face lift candidates should ask their cosmetic surgeon several questions. One important question to ask is if the desired results are reasonable, and are there other options available to produce the same outcome, such as laser resurfacing, Botox, or collagen fillers. Ask how long the procedure will take. The traditional “full” face lift can take up to four hours, while the newer mini face lifts may only take two hours. If a doctor quotes a time that is much outside this range, it is important to know why it can be done so quickly or why it has to be done so slowly.
It’s important to learn the cosmetic surgeon’s level of experience in performing face lifts, where the surgery will take place, and how much it will cost. Learning in advance about other costs, such as operating room costs, anesthesia, etc. is a good idea. Patients should also learn specifically what the doctor’s policy is regarding correcting the surgery if the results are not satisfactory.
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About the Author:
Leonard Dawson is a freelance article writer who writes for Cosmetic Surgery Guru about current issues, technology and news within the cosmetic surgery market.
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