Facelift Surgery: Improving Appearance, Increasing Confidence

How do you know if you will benefit from a facelift? Take a look in the mirror. Examine your face from forehead to chin. Does your forehead have deep frown lines, or do you have vertical lines where the nose meets the forehead - those lines that make you look angry or stressed? Are your laugh lines heavier than they used to be? The changes associated with aging distort facial proportions, giving you a stressed and unhappy look. For example, aging may result in the hanging skin of a turkey neck or jowls that will make the face appear longer.



If you have any of these signs of aging, there is no need to worry. A facelift can reverse the effects of time and gravity on your appearance. Cosmetic surgery is more practical, safe, and appealing than ever before. A skilled cosmetic surgeon will be able to restore harmonious proportions to the face.



The Classic Facelift

This procedure adjusts facial skin and fat and manipulates deeper tissue such as the facial muscles. It can be compared to making a bed and pulling up the blanket to remove any wrinkles. Skin is pulled taut behind the ears and excess skin is removed. The classic facelift will provide maximum benefit to individuals seeking to improve the appearance of jowls and excessive skin about the neck.



The Browlift

If you have deep furrows between your brows, droopiness around your eyebrows, or loose skin around your eyes, then a browlift may be appropriate for you. A mini browlift will correct loose skin. To correct larger problem areas, many surgeons recommend the endoscopic browlift. This procedure requires few incisions and has minimal scarring. The browlift procedure is often combined with the classic facelift surgery for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.



Results

Many people will see positive results within two weeks of their surgery. Most find that their face will continue to tighten naturally for about six months after their surgery as swelling disappears and skin settles into its new position.









Concerned about facial aging? Talk to your cosmetic surgeon about treatment options, from facelift surgery to browlift, BOTOX® Cosmetic, laser skin resurfacing, and more.