Surgical and Non-surgical Face Lift
The face lift procedure comes in two beneficial forms. For minor and short term lift, cosmetic specialists insert facial fillers to create the look that the patient desires. It does, however, fade with time. The second option is the surgical procedure which involves actually cutting, repositioning and suturing the skin into its new position either over the forehead or around the ears. The decision is left to the patient and the informed recommendation of the practicing physician who understands the human face and respects their patient's health and appearance.
Most women and quite a few men have admitted to pushing their faces while looking in the mirror to check and see how much drooping has occurred over time. This exercise in determining the benefit of a face lift typically begins in one's twenties. Although in their twenties most people are pulling their faces beyond the natural sag that would have occurred by that age,
they still think that there has been a significant change. When the face has really evolved with age, no one needs to tug at it to see if there is a difference-- looking directly into a mirror will reveal how much the eyebrows, eye lids, cheek pad, nasal fold between the nostrils and sides of the mouth and the lower jaw have lowered and lost their elasticity over the years.
Aging in this regard doesn't happen overnight, and it typically isn't something you notice each day. You might see a little sagging here and a few lines there, or notice how your face looks a little different when you smile, but when it all begins to progress south together is when the benefits of a face lift really become a pressing issue. This urgency tends to hit most men and women around middle age and continues with aging. As these men and women look into the procedure, they learn that not only are there several degrees of the face lift procedure for each quadrant of the face or the whole face, but there is even a non-surgical option for those who aren't ready for the scalpel, laser or long term change that cannot be undone.
Cosmetic specialists generally recommend either surgical or non-surgical procedures based on the age and degree of change the patient seeks. Non-surgical lifts are generally recommended to younger patients so that they can benefit from the rejuvenation without making drastic changes, and allowing themselves room for adjustments later. Older patients are also recommended for the non-surgical lift because of the minimal aging that the skin, muscles and fat pads of their face has endured so far. The non-surgical option includes the advent of strategic placement of facial fillers to recreate the volume and lift of that particular patient's younger years.
On the other hand, the surgical option is typically used on older patients who wish to open up sections of their face and make the greatest impact on the interior muscular and fat pad components for long-term lift effect. The differential benefits between the two procedures depend upon each patient's individual case, and their chosen surgeon's expertise. This is why it is so important for each patient to make the best decision for their face with a state licensed and certified surgeon who has a diverse operating background in this specialty; this way their recommendation is very well informed.
