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FACELIFT - Rhytidectomy
As
people age, the effects of gravity, exposure
to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can
be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between
the nose and mouth; the jawline grows slack
and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around
the neck.
A
facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy)
can't stop this aging process. What it can do
is "set back the clock," improving
the most visible signs of aging by removing
excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and
redraping the skin of your face and neck. A
facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction
with other procedures such as a forehead lift,
eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
| Procedure:
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Improving
sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck
skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles,
redraping skin. Most often done on men and
women over 40.
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| Length: |
Several
hours.
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| Anesthesia: |
Local
with sedation, or general.
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| In/Outpatient: |
Usually
outpatient. Some patients may require short
inpatient stay.
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| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness
of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men,
permanent need to shave behind ears, where
beard-growing skin is repositioned.
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| Risks: |
Injury
to the nerves that control facial muscles
or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent).
Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive
scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline.
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| Recovery: |
Back
to work: 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity:
2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Must
limit exposure to sun for several months. |
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"I
wanted to thank you. Now I am officially
dancing around the house! Really you have
changed my life. I couldn't even look
in a mirror before we started, and now
I look for mirrors! I think you're amazing.
It's unbelievable the difference you have
made in my life. I just wanted you to
know how happy I am. We couldn't have
imagined a better outcome."
--Jan
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