Liposuction and Facelift Can Produce Dramatic Results

Facelift is a common term used to designate an elective surgical procedure designed to tighten the skin of the face and neck, while lifting facial structures and helping men and women look younger. In many instances, surgeons also elect to remove certain pockets of fat tissue in or around the neck in order to produce a more angular neckline and eliminate jowls. It can be combined with liposuction for even more dramatic results.

Patients often elect to combine this elective cosmetic procedure with a browlift or eyelid surgery in order to achieve the maximal results. Dramatic effects can be obtained with a combination of these procedures and the result is a younger-looking patient that appears well-rested, healthy and vigorous.

Patients that are good candidates for facelift surgery are men and women in good overall general health without complicating diseases such as diabetes, clotting or bleeding disorders, heart disease, and hypertension. Your surgeon will also recommend that you quit smoking for at least two weeks before and after the surgery. Cigarette smoke slows blood flow and thereby hinders delivery of oxygen and other building block materials to the healing incision site. This can result in delayed healing or even wound separation with less than satisfactory results.

There are several different types of facelift surgery including traditional, endoscopic, mid-face, and mini to name a few. The type of procedure that is right for you and your goals may depend on a variety of factors. Discuss your questions and concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon in order to determine which techniques and technologies are right for your situation. She will be able to walk through the pros and cons of each with you and will outline detailed pre- and post-operative instructions that will help maximize the beautiful results of your surgery. During the liposuction portion, a small tube known as a cannula will suck out any unwanted facial fat with precision.

Facelift surgery and other combined procedures designed to update and enhance the appearance of the facial structures can be quite dramatic, especially when combined with liposuction to fully slim the area. Many surgeons will use state-of-the-art computer software and technology to help show you what to expect before you even enter the operating room. Be sure to find a surgeon you can discuss freely and openly with so you can convey your detailed expectations. This helps minimize disappointment on the other end of the operating procedure.

Ancillary procedures may be suggested that will enhance the results of your surgery, such as liposuction, collagen injections, chemical peels, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing. All help improve the youth and vigor of the skin. Many men and women find these options to be a more attractive alternative a surgical facelift, but the results are not as dramatic or long-lasting.