A facelift is a surgical method that removes excess
facial skin to make the face appear younger. However, the aging
face not only loses skin elasticity and develops looser droopy
skin, but also loses fat and muscle tone. Additional procedures
which may be necessary to achieve the best results include: necklift,
blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), liposuction, autologous fat
injection,
removal of buccal (cheek) fat pad, forehead lift, browlift, chemical
or laser peel, and malar (cheek), submalar or chin implants.
How is facelift surgery performed?
The traditional facelift procedure is performed through
an incision starting in the hair or hairline above and in front
of the ear (the temporal region). The incision is extended downward
in front of the ear, comes under the ear and then upward behind
the ear ending in the hair or hairline behind the ear. The skin
and fatty tissues are then lifted off the underlying muscle and
fascia (connective tissue) as far forward as is necessary to correct
the loose skin problem. The underlying muscle and fascia can
be tightened with sutures if the surgeon feels it is necessary.
The skin is pulled back and upward and the excess skin removed.
The wound is then closed with sutures and skin staples. Some
surgeons leave a drain in the wounds to remove excess blood.
Bandages are then applied. There are surgical techniques which
go into deeper tissues rather than under the skin and fat. The
results are similar.
What are complications of facelift surgery?
Although infrequent, the risks and complications
of facelift surgery include:
Facial nerve disorders affect the muscles of the face. There are many causes of facial nerve disorders including: trauma, nervous system disease, infection, metabolic disorders, tumors, toxins, or Bell's palsy. Symptoms of facial nerve problems include: facial muscle paralysis, weakness, or twitching of the face; dryness of the eye or mouth, or taste alteration.
The most common cause of a black eye is due to an injury to the face or head. Most black eye injuries are minor and heal on their own, however, some may lead to significant injury. In addition to trauma to the face, cosmetic surgery can cause a black eye(s) as a side effect. People should be aware of the situations in which medical care should be sought immediately for a black eye.
Wrinkles, whether they be fine line or deep furrows, typically appear on areas of the body that receive a high amount of exposure to the sun. Smoking, light skin type, hairstyle, the way you dress, your occupational and recreational habits, and heredity are all factors that promote wrinkling. Medical treatments for wrinkles include antioxidants, moisturizers, alpha-hydroxy acids, and vitamin A acid. Cosmetic procedures that treat wrinkles include dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, laser resurfacing, Botox, and fillers.
"The battle of the bulge." That tiny, five-word phrase has been shoved in our faces for years, thanks to television, newspapers and magazines. But sometimes, no matter how hard you fight, the bulge has a tougher army. The fact is that certain people have fat cells that will not shrink, despite diet and exercise. You can thank heredity for that in some cases.
Liposuction is an option to remove small bulges that won't budge and to improve your body's shape. The areas most commonly treated include the hips, abdomen, thighs and buttocks and face. Liposuction does not remove cellulite, only fat.
Who Is a Good Candidate For Liposuction?
A good candidate for liposuction should have realistic expectations about the results of this procedure as well as these basic qualities:
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