Full face lift or Rhytidectomy is a procedure that tightens our facial skin which can be divided into 3 parts
Patients can choose to undergo some or all parts depending on their problems and preferences.
Full face lift procedure can be combined with other procedures for the best result such as lower eyelid surgery, fat transferring, etc.
People who have problems of sagging and loose facial skin at the age of 40 or above can choose to do either partial face lift or full face lift.
A face-to-face consultation with a plastic surgeon is the first step to acknowledge the information about face lift and how it can solve the problems.
The plastic surgeon usually analyzes problems of patients and decides which parts – upper, middle or lower parts – should be done. Patients will be acknowledged and feel no pressure during the consultation which can be concluded the followings
*Note: The result may vary depending on individuals
Face lift is to adjust facial structure and nearby areas. Face lift is the most effective surgical procedure to fix sagging facial skin problem. The result is better than non-invasive laser treatments since the laser treatments can only fix the sagginess but cannot create a result which is as satisfying as face lift surgery.
Methods of surgical face lift start from
As mentioned above, there must be an evaluation from the plastic surgeon about sagging problems whether we need to fix only some or all parts of a face and there should be any other alternatives or not such as injections, fat transfer, eyelid surgery and chin liposuction.
The plastic surgeon usually explains in detail about the processes of the procedure before the surgery. Patients should know the followings
Moreover, patients are asked to sign a consent form for surgery to assure that patients understand procedures, possibilities and risks of complications after surgeon’s explanation. Risks of face lift can be blood clot under skin, infections, bruised nervous system and unhealthy recovery process. All surgeries are risky in terms of anesthesia. All risks are acknowledged by patients before signing a consent form.
After the surgery, patients are bound with elastin fabric or bras that support a head and a face to reduce swollen during recovery process. A tiny tube might be inserted under skin to release blood clot.
After the face lift surgery, patients can feel the youthfulness of their face and the sagginess that is reduced. The result may be more visible after a few weeks and may take years for the wounds to be completely healed. Patients should avoid sunlight by applying a sunscreen which makes the result lasts longer.
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