Aging of the face is inevitable. As the years go by, the skin begins to loosen on the face and neck. Crow’s feet appear at the corners of the eyes. Fine forehead lines become creases and then, gradually, deeper folds. The jaw line softens into jowls, and beneath the chin, another chin or vertical folds appear at the front of the neck. Heredity, personal habits, the pull of gravity, and sun exposure contribute to the aging of the face. As the aging population grows, it is obvious why rhytidectomy, or facelift surgery, has become the third most desired facial plastic surgery procedure.
When deciding on the appropriate time to have a facelift procedure done, there is no set age. This procedure is sometimes performed on patients in their thirties, and successful surgery has been performed on patients in their eighties. A facelift can help you look your best and give you a more youthful appearance.
Many patients decide to have other procedures completed in conjunction with a facelift. This is a great time to recovery from multiple procedures at once, and can give you the best overall results. Facial liposuction can remove excess fatty deposits, or a necklift can smooth the jaw and neckline giving a more contoured appearance. If you are concerned with several flaws, ask Dr. Trimas about the combination of procedures that will best achieve your expectations.
Recovery usually takes two to three weeks, though many patients go back to work in two weeks. Scars are usually not noticeable after adequate time has passed for them to mature. In any case, they are easily disguised in natural skin creases, by the hair, or, in persistent cases, by makeup until total healing has occurred.
