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Facelift
ith aging, the effects of gravity, sun exposure, and daily stress can give
a tired look to your face. The normally tight elastin and collagen fibers in the skin begin
to stretch and break, the dermal layer thins, and little fatty pockets begin to form.
These effects, in turn, lead to deep creases around the nose, a jawline that begins to sag,
and a neck that can become very loose. Patients begin feeling as tired as they look.
The best way to correct this problem is simply to cut out the stretched and excess skin -- artistically, of course. A facelift cannot stop the aging process, but it can remove excess fat, tighten the underlying muscles and redrape the face and neck skin.
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A facelift can improve some of the changes that come with age, such as deep cheek folds, jowls, and loose sagging skin around the neck. |
After surgery, the patient presents a fresher, more youthful face to the world. |
Incisions begin in the mid-scalp, go down in front of and behind the ear, and end in the posterior scalp. The procedure can be lengthy -- 4-5 hours -- and can be done under local or general anesthesia. Scars are easily hidden by normal skin creases and hairstyles. The results are a more-refreshed look to the face and enhanced self-confidence. Bruising is usually less than most people expect. This operation can be done in either the office or the hospital.