Face Lift - Why Have One and What to Expect
Fine lines and wrinkles might be taken care of with serums and creams but there is a time when that is just not enough. You might consider having a face lift when that time comes.
We all realize that time marches on,
whether we want it to or not. Some of us are unfortunate enough to realize that time is marching across our faces. It's not something we want to think about but all those fine lines and wrinkles can make us look much older than we actually are.
There are many creams and serums out there that state they will get rid of those problems for us but often times they don't work like we want them to. Sometimes we must take more drastic measures, and that might mean having a face lift. While a face lift might seem out there just to get rid of a few lines and wrinkles thing about this, you could be relatively young, so in your late forties or fifties and look much older.
Nothing is more embarrassing for a woman to be mistaken for her kids' grandmother or given that senior citizens discount way before your time. What can you expect when you go in for a face lift? Well first you will meet with your physician who will take down a complete history, he'll need to know what medications you take which include over the counter medications, if you smoke and any surgeries you've had in the past.
He will also talk to you about your surgical options as well as discuss all the risk factors. Your doctor will take measurements and photos for your records and discuss with you the most likely outcome of your surgery. When it comes time for the procedure you will be given an anesthetic and then he will make an incision along the hairline.
The fat and underlying tissue will be sculpted, redistributed, or repositioned. Also the deeper layers of the muscle and face lifted. The skin is re-draped and excess skin is removed. Sounds a little grotesque but the end results will be something that will make you smile. It's important that you follow your doctor's instructions to the letter following your face lift.
You may go home with bandages on your face and a small tube inserted to ensure that excess fluid or blood is drained off. You might not see a real improvement for a few months as it may take that long for the swelling to go down and the incision lines may take up to 6 months to be less noticeable. Your physician will give you all the information you need on recovery times. A face lift is a great way to minimize the signs of aging. While not permanent, every one grows old, it's a way to slow natures grip on you.
