If You Are Considering a Face Lift...
As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.
Today's facelifts (technically known as rhytidectomy) can reshape and improve the balance and blending of the structures of the upper, middle and lower parts of the face. Often times this can be done through more limited incisions with a shorter recovery period. It can't stop the aging process, but it can "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by reshaping excess fat, tightening underlying muscles and reshaping the skin of your face and neck. A face lift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping.
The Best Candidates for a Face Lift
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 face lifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.
A face lift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self-confidence in the process. But it can't give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
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