Facelift Or Browlift Could Be Your Key To Youth - By: Dave Stringham

You may be candidate for a facelift (rhytidectomy) if you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. A facelift may also be desirable if you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth, developed facial and neck wrinkles.

A facelift may also be helpful if you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours and/or feel you have a tired facial appearance.

A facelift is intended to give the patient a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck. Facelifts range in size from "mini" to "standard" depending on location and extent of skin laxity. The operation is done typically on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation, or under general anesthesia.

The patient leaves the hospital with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are usually removed the next day. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to "socially acceptable" levels in 10-20 days.

The final result of a facelift procedure is evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.

A facelift is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of facelift (rhytidectomy) procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.

All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

A browlift is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of the forehead lift procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.

All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

You may be a candidate for a forehead lift (browlift) if you have a sagging forehead or brows that hang too low and too close to the eyes. You may also desire a forehead or brow lift if you have deep vertical furrows between the eyebrows (frown lines).

A forehead lift (browlift) is intended to give a more youthful and rested appearance to the forehead and upper eyelids.

A browlift is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia or monitored sedation. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Most swelling and bruising is gone in 7-10 days.

About the Author

Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and cosmetic surgery procedures such as philadelphia faciallift, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, and arm lift.

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