Face Lift Center - Auburn, ALAuburn Plastic Surgeon Doctors for Face LiftType of Physician: Plastic Surgeon What is a Plastic Surgeon? A certification by the Board of Plastic Surgery; practitioners deal with the repair and reconstruction of defects of form and function of the skin and its underlying systems, with emphasis on the head and neck, the upper and lower limbs, the breast, and the external genitalia. It includes aesthetic surgery of structures with undesirable form. Specialty: Plastic Surgery Common Name: Plastic Surgeon Doctors in Auburn * Gordon O Robinson Jr. MD  Plastic Surgery  Plastic Surgery  Plastic Surgery  Plastic Surgery  Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic  Surgical Clinic of Anniston  Drs Feagin & Owe PC  Drs Feagin & Owe PC  Eye Center South  Hedden Plastic Surgery Center  Premier Plastic Surgery Center Auburn, AlabamaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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FaceliftWhat is facelift surgery?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:
Recommended Reading Related to FaceliftBlepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) » The Eyelid Aging ProcessAs skin ages, it gradually loses its elasticity. A lack of elasticity, combined with the constant pull from gravity causes excessive skin to collect in the upper and lower eyelids. Excess skin on the lower eyelid causes wrinkles and bulges and on the upper eyelids an extra fold of skin forms which can hang over the eyelashes and obstruct vision. Bulges in the upper and lower eyelids can also be caused by the fat that cushions the eyeball from the skull. The thin membrane that holds the fat in place weakens with age, allowing the fat to protrude into the lids. Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?The best candidates for an eye lift are individuals with good physical and mental health who have realistic expectations. Most are 35 years or older, but if baggy eyelids or droopy eyelids are hereditary, you may decide to have the surgery at a younger age. Eyelid surgery can e... Other Related Face Lift ArticlesEmergency Contact for Auburn
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