Cosmetic Plastic SurgeryCosmetic Plastic Surgery
Face Lift/Rhytidectomy
With time, gravity, and sun exposure you may experience loosening of the skin and underlying facial muscles leading to a tired or aged appearance. Face lifts are usually done on men and women in their 40's-60's to give a rejuvenated appearance. However, the results are favorable for those in the 60-80 age range as well.
Procedure
Face lift surgery, also known as Rhytidectomy, is a procedure that is used to reshape or contour the lower two-thirds of the face. A face lift will provide tightening of the skin and muscles to improve cheek, jowl, and neck contour. Dr. Farella uses the latest techniques in facial contouring. Incisions are hidden behind the hairline, inside the ear, as well as behind the ear and scalp leaving patients with minimal hidden scars. After underlying muscles are tightened and fat suctioned, the excess skin is pulled up and back, trimmed, and sutured into place. Liposuctioning and underlying muscle tightening will leave you with a natural, well-rested appearance.
A forehead lift or brow-lift corrects the upper one third of the face. It raises the brows to a higher level, removes lines that run across the forehead, and removes lines that run vertically between the eyebrows. Forehead lifts also aid in correcting upper eyelid ptosis. A forehead lift may be done in combination with a face lift or independently.
A neck lift is part of the lower face lift that improves the neck and jaw line.
Ideal Candidates
- Patients with a deep line that runs from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth
- Patients who do not have a well defined jaw line
- Patients who have deep wrinkles in the cheeks, and sagging skin near the cheekbones
- Patients with loose skin, wrinkles, or excess fatty tissue in the neck
- Patients who are in good health
- Patients who are doing it for the right reasons (i.e. for themselves)
- Patients with realistic expectations
Risks and Complications
Risks and complications may include but are not limited to bleeding, infection, scarring, damage to deeper structures, asymmetry, nerve injury, improper healing, numbness, allergic reactions, and risks and complications associated with anesthesia. Although complications can occur, they are rare.
Risks and potential complications of surgery are best discussed at the time of your consultation.
Smokers have a greater risk of skin loss, pulmonary, and wound healing complications.
It is extremely important with this procedure to avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medications two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after surgery. It is also mandatory to avoid situations that will raise the blood pressure post surgery.
Recovery
After surgery, a bandage will be wrapped around your head to help relieve some swelling.
Drains are also placed to help drain fluids that may accumulate, and are removed the
following day. After forty-eight hours the bandages will be removed, and you will be
able to shower and wash your hair. Stitches in front of the ear are removed within the first week, and the
rest of the sutures will be removed within two weeks. Makeup may be worn to conceal
bruising. By ten to fourteen days non-strenuous work and light exercise may be resumed.
After four to six weeks, more strenuous exercise may be resumed. The final results will
be apparent within one year. Keep in mind, your face lift will turn back the hands of
time, but, does not stop the aging process. Longer lasting results tend to occur on
patients who are younger, do not smoke, and do not have sun-damaged skin.
In/Out Patient
The procedure is done as an out-patient using IV sedation and local anesthesia. This procedure usually takes two to three hours and may be performed with other facial procedures.
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