Facelift surgery help to improve sagging facial skin, a slack jaw, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, and redraping skin. Most patients who desire a facelift are men and women over 40 years old, seeking to remove the most visible signs of aging.
Duration of the surgery:
Several hours.
Hospital/clinic admission:
Outpatient – Usually outpatient. If general anesthesia was used, some patients require a short inpatient stay.
Anesthesia used:
Local with Sedation
General
General
Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin. Tight feeling and dry skin. Men will permanently have to shave behind ears, due to the repositioning of beard-growing skin.
Recovery Period:
Patient can go back to work 10 to 14 days after surgery. Avoid strenuous activities 2 weeks or more. Bruising takes 2 to 3 weeks. Patients should avoid alcohol, steam baths and saunas for several months. Patient must limit exposure to sunlight for several months.
In addition to the precautions of avoiding the sun and other skin irritants, we’ve found that those patients who also undergo a regimen of all-natural, daily supplements will lessen their discomfort and heal more quickly. Our supplements will work organically to better your cosmetic results and lessen any anxiety or discomfort.
Risks and possible complications:
Infection, bleeding. Poor healing and excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. Injury to facial nerves (usually temporary but may be permanent.
Surgery results:
Usually lasts 5 to 10 years.
Preparation before Surgery:
- -Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
- -Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
- -You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
- -Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.
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