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Facelift
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If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right
for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure
to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:
- Sagging in the midface
- Deep creases below the lower eyelids
- Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth
- Fat that has fallen or is displaced
- Loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls
- Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even
a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin
Rejuvenation procedures typically performed in conjunction with a facelift
are brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow, and eyelid surgery
to rejuvenate aging eyes.
What it won’t do: As a restorative surgery, a facelift does not change your
fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process.
A facelift can only be performed surgically; non-surgical rejuvenation
treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which
a facelift becomes appropriate and complement the results of surgery.
Is it right for me?
A facelift is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for
yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of
ideal image.
Facelift surgery is a good option for you if:
- You are physically healthy
- You don’t smoke
- You have a positive outlook and specific, but realistic goals in mind for
the improvement of your appearance.
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