Facelift is a surgical treatment that consists of removing excess skin on the face and neck and tightening your muscles, eliminating the signs of sagging and improving the tone and shine on the face.
It is a recommended procedure to remedy the signs of aging of the skin that are stressed by prolonged exposure to the sun or daily stress and which is evident on the face and neck, with the appearance of lines and wrinkles in the face that make the facial expression lose definition and tone.
This type of treatment is especially indicated for women over 45 and who want an effective and lasting rejuvenation.
Face lifting will stretch and remove excess skin that has lost elasticity and firmness and is visible as wrinkles on the skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, or neck.
To carry out this treatment, it is necessary to perform a preoperative study to verify the health of the patient as well as to determine if sedation or anesthesia will be used. The procedure is initiated by the surgeon with a minimal incision on the scalp over the hairline and goes down to the ears around the lobe, behind the ears and the scalp. This type of incision will prevent the scar from being visible, since it will be camouflaged.
Subsequently, the muscle layers, skin and fat are repositioned by tightening the facial muscles and removing excess tissue. Finally stitches are sutured. In most cases it is advisable to complete the facelift with a blepharoplasty to remove excess skin on the upper eyelids.
When leaving the operation room, the patient will have dressings and bandages on the head, as well as a drainage system to prevent the accumulation of exudate or blood. Usually this procedure requires at least one night’s hospitalization.
It is a very complex facial surgery, however it is usually performed with minimal risks and without side effects. The results are spectacular with no visible scars.
The recovery is bothersome in the first few nights, however they prescribe painkillers so the discomforts disappear within a few days. It is common for the patient to feel the face padded, but this sensation will disappear in a few weeks.
During the first two weeks the face will be swollen, so it is recommended to rest, as well as avoid the sun during the first three months.
After three weeks you can resume your life, both social and professional, as the inflammation of the face will disappear and you can see the results of the procedure.
Just like in any surgical procedure, reactions to medication, bleeding, inflammation, bruising or infection are possible. However, the risks are minimal, because they are evaluated in the preoperative study and the medical control performed after the intervention.
According to experts in the area, the duration of a facelift is variable, and may require some further refinishing. Rejuvenation of up to 15 years has been evidenced with a good procedure.
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