Information on Facelift Surgery
With age, comes sagging. A popular way of reversing the signs of aging is with a facelift. Over the years, there have been many new facelift techniques developed which are less invasive, leave fewer scars, and require a shorter recovery period. For the person who wants to regain youth with a tightening of the skin and elimination of wrinkles, the benefits of facelift surgery are worth the investment.
Facelift Procedures
A consultation with our Kansas City plastic surgeon will help determine the best type of facelift for the individual based on what needs to be done and the desired outcome. This might include a full facelift surgery or surgery on one or more parts of the face to include forehead, mid face, and the lower part of the face and neck area. The following is an overview of facelift surgery options available:
Forehead - The type of facelift surgery performed on the forehead is known as a brow lift. In this case, the eyebrows are raised, which creates a much smoother look, reducing or eliminating wrinkles on the forehead area.
Mid Face - With this option, the area of the face from the upper lip to the eyes is enhanced. With this surgery, deep lines around the nose are removed or lessened, cheeks are lifted to a more youthful position, and any nasolabial folds are greatly improved. Depending on what the plastic surgeon wants to accomplish, he or she would use an incision in the hairline or the lower eyelid.
Full Facelift - Surgery involving the entire face would include the procedures mentioned above. In addition, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend additional enhancements such as chin augmentation, cheek implants, or BOTOX® Cosmetic to help the patient achieve the desired results.
Facelift Results
A good plastic surgeon will have the skill to create a natural look that enhances the individual’s appearance. Unfortunately, there have been many people who have undergone facelift surgery only to have such radical change they are dissatisfied. This is exactly why choosing the right plastic surgeon for your cosmetic surgery procedure is so crucial. Rather than choose any surgeon, the surgeon needs to have special training specific to all aspects of facelifts and facial plastic surgery. From there, having realistic expectations about your results will ensure the outcome is the best it can be.