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Have An Aging Face? Consider Getting A Facelift

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Are you getting older and not feeling happy about your appearance? When women and men get older, they produce less collagen and elastin, which makes the skin look less plump and much looser. If your facial skin is sagging a bit and you feel that it is making you look a lot older, there is something you can do about it to resolve the issue and make yourself appear much younger than before. A facelift is an ideal cosmetic procedure aimed toward those looking to regain confidence and a sense of youthfulness.

When Is a Facelift a Good Option?

A facelift is a good option when you begin to notice a few different issues, such as:

  • Skin that sags underneath the chin
  • Indentations/bags under the eyes that do not go away with rest
  • Loose skin around the cheeks
  • Excess skin that appears around the eyelids

These are issues that people start to see when they are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. If you have noticed some of these issues when looking in the mirror, you might want to meet with a plastic surgeon to talk about getting a facelift that could take years off your face to help preserve your youth.

What Is It Like to Get a Facelift?

If you are going to get a facelift, you will get put under general anesthesia and will not be awake throughout the procedure. While you are under anesthesia, the plastic surgeon would likely make small incisions underneath the jawline that would provide the surgeon with access to the skin. After making the incisions, the plastic surgeon will work on removing some of that extra skin while giving the face a tighter appearance. When the skin becomes tighter, wrinkles disappear and the person who has undergone the procedure will look a lot younger. When the surgeon finishes the procedure, the incisions are carefully closed with stitches that will usually fall out on their own within a few weeks.

The average facelift takes around five hours to complete. You will not have any recollection of the procedure, but you may experience pain from the moment you get up from the general anesthesia. Prescription medication is given to patients to help ease the pain during the healing process. You may not notice the amazing results right away because bruises will appear on the face. These bruises appear during the healing process, but they tend to quickly disappear. You should notice how much younger and healthier your skin looks within two weeks of undergoing the procedure. 

What Are the Best Reasons to Get a Facelift?

Other than retaining a youthful appearance, there are other reasons to get a facelift. Some of the best reasons include:

  • Results are more permanent and will often last for at least a decade
  • There is not too much downtime involved and most patients can get back to work within several days
  • Both full facelifts and mini facelifts are available for those looking to take care of their flaws in the most effective way possible

If you are getting a facelift done by a plastic surgeon who has experience and is known for providing patients with excellent results, you will end up regaining any confidence lost over the years due to the way that your skin has transformed due to your age.

A facelift is a perfect procedure for aging women and men looking to preserve more of a youthful appearance while feeling confident and beautiful. If it is the kind of thing you are willing to do, choose a plastic surgeon and book a consultation. Talk to the surgeon about your concerns and get more details on the type of facelift you should get to address any problem areas and concerns. 


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