A Guide to Face Lift Surgery

Have you ever thought about getting a face lift? A rhytidectomy is a cosmetic surgery designed to allow people to enhance their facial appearance. We're all aware of the fact as we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and begin to sag around the eyes, neck and jawline. Many people are content to live with this condition and never do anything about it. Others are more concerned about their outward appearance and want to retain a youthful look. There are many reasons why a person would choose to have a cosmetic surgery. One of them is a professional reason. People who work in view of the public or in the corporate world, which can be very competitive, decide this cosmetic procedure is right for them. The Advantages of a Face Lift 1) Your skin will take on a fresher look. 2) It will be tighter and firmer. 3) Your self-confidence will increase. 4) Wrinkles and fine lines will disappear. 5) If done well, it can last up to ten years. 6) Less stress due to enhanced physical appearance. The Disadvantages of a Face Lift 1) Recovery time can be long. 2) During recovery your face will be bruised and swollen. 3) You may take on an unnatural appearance. 4) It is unlikely insurance will cover the procedure. 5) You may have to repeat the surgery as you age. There are less-invasive procedures a person can have other than a full-blown face lift. Many younger people who have not experienced many signs of aging opt for the less invasive approaches. A thread lift is when a physician will actually use a needle with special thread and make small incisions on your face. He will "stitch" the areas in order to tone your skin. Thermage is another less-invasive treatment. Radio frequency is used to heat the collagen within the skin therefore toning it. Injections, such as Botox, can also be used which paralyze facial muscles that cause wrinkles. Fillers are used to fill in hollow areas subject to wrinkles and fine lines. The best step you can take is to sit down and speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon. He'll be able to confidently answer all of your questions. Ask your family doctor for a good reference for a surgeon and then ask this surgeon for some references. Let him show you before and after pictures of some of his clients. Let's face it, aging is inevitable. Perhaps this is why the face lift has become so popular. It ranks as number three on the plastic surgical popularity chart. Everyone wants to look as young as they can as long as possible. If you desire to change your facial appearance, you are not alone. But this must be your desire. Don't let anyone talk you into having this procedure done. Do it for yourself. After all, you are the one who will have to live with the results.