WHAT IS A FACELIFT ?
As we get older, skin and tissues naturally lose their elasticity. This leads to
sagging and wrinkles. A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical
procedure that lifts and tightens these facial tissues
During a facelift, your surgeon repositions fat and tissue under the skin to:
ï‚· help smooth out creases
ï‚· remove excess skin that’s causing “jowlsâ€
ï‚· lift and tighten the facial skin
WHAT TO EXPECT ?
BEFORE PROCEDURE
Sometimes the procedure is done with sedation and local anesthesia, which numbs
only part of your body. In other cases, general anesthesia — which renders you
unconscious — is recommended.
DURING THE PROCEDURE
In general, a face-lift involves elevating the skin and tightening the underlying tissues
and muscles. Fat in the face and neck may be sculpted, removed or redistributed.
Facial skin is then re-draped over the newly repositioned contours of the face,
excess skin is removed, and the wound is stitched or taped closed.
AFTER PROCEDURE
Your incisions will likely be covered with bandages that provide gentle pressure to
minimize swelling and bruising. A small tube might be placed under the skin behind
one or both of your ears to drain any excess blood or fluid.
In the first few days after surgery:
ï‚· Rest with your head elevated
ï‚· Take pain medication as recommended by your doctor
ï‚· Apply cool packs to the face to ease pain and reduce swelling
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