What you should know before your Facelift

In a society in which youthfulness and specific standards of beauty are held with the highest regard, no wonder plastic surgery has become an increasingly popular remedy to dissatisfaction with one’s physical appearance. This is particularly true for individuals hoping to remedy the signs of aging through plastic surgery such as facelifts. Although this type of plastic surgery is typically performed on older individuals that are hoping to recapture their youth or turn back the aging clock, however, in recent times there have been increasing instances in which younger individuals seek out plastic surgery in an effort to diminish or delay the signs of aging; this is in addition to those who seek out this form of plastic surgery because it is medically necessitated. Regardless of the reason this surgery is chosen, there are several important pieces of information that a prospective patient should be aware of before undergoing surgery. This article will summarize what you should know before your facelift.

The first and perhaps most obvious thing you should know before your facelift is if in fact this plastic surgery is indeed the most viable option for you in an effort to achieve your desired results. In other words, is this procedure right for you? Specifically, if you are experiencing sagging skin in your mid region of your face, deep creases around your eyes, nose or mouth or loose skin and/or fatty deposits around your neck and jaw line, then a lift is quite possibly the right plastic surgery for you. Furthermore, it is often recommended that additional procedures such as brow lifts often accompany this plastic surgery in an effort to enhance the results. Being prepared for additional procedures going into the consult and/or actual surgery will better prepare you as a patient both from a physical as well as a financial vantage point.

Another thing you should know before your facelift is the risks and benefits of this surgery. More specifically, you should know that those with underlying health issues, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, are generally advised not to pursue elective surgery as doing so can significantly increase the chances of complications. In addition, being at your ideal weight is encouraged as drastic fluctuations in your weight can and does affect the success of the surgery. While this information is typically described in consultations with the plastic surgeon prior to the surgery, prospective patients are always made aware that there is a risk of infection along with typical bruising and swelling as is the case with all types of plastic surgery. The same generally applies to the benefits as well. For instance, while the benefits of a lift can include increase in confidence and subsequently quality of life as is the case with all types of plastic surgery, there are surgery specific benefits such as diminishing of deep creases and wrinkles on the face and neck.

The societal pressures to conform to ideals of beauty are pervasive and impacting. As a result, both men and women consistently feel pressured to maintain a youthful appearance. In order to accomplish this many turn to plastic surgery procedures such as facelifts, which is specifically focused on diminishing wrinkles and creases on the face and neck. While undergoing said procedures is optional, the choice to be informed with regards to how exactly this procedure can and will impact your life is not.