Surgical facelift as an effective way of rejuvenation
When once-flabby skin acquires a fresh and healthy look, a facelift is performed using conventional or laser surgery which eliminates wrinkles and sagging. In the process of its implementation, the skin is stretched, and its excess areas are subject to excision.
Indications and contraindications for plastic surgery
This operation may be performed to women and men, the age threshold can be different, as a rule, these are patients over 40 years.
Facelift is recommended when:
- presence of mimic wrinkles and skin folds in any area of the face and neck;
- omission of eyelids, corners of eyes;
- double chin;
- omission of the soft tissues of the cheeks (ptosis).
If a patient suffers from the diseases listed below or has certain health problems, skin tightening is surgically contraindicated.
- renal failure;
- diabetes;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- troblems of blood clotting;
- the presence of skin diseases;
- any inflammatory processes.
Benefits of a facelift
Before you decide on facial plastics, you need to weigh all the pros and cons of this method of rejuvenation, compare it with other lifting procedures and consult with a cosmetologist and a plastic surgeon.
The advantages of plastics are obvious: it is the most effective method to restore youth, no method will give such an effect as rhytidectomy. According to reviews, the effect could persist for a long time (10-20 years).
The operation process
The choice of facelift tactics depends on the type of braces. Anesthesia is made to the patient and then tightening is performed using incisions in the ears or hair growth area. When the skin is stretched, its excess part is cut off. During the operation, unnecessary fat can be removed. After suturing the incisions are closed with bandages.
Duration and results
The duration of the operation depends on the type of braces. The simplest cervicofacial rhytidectomy takes about an hour. With extended and deep SMAS lifting affecting muscle and adipose tissue, the duration of the operation increases. Usually to evaluate the whole effect after rhytidectomy is possible after 4-6 months.
Rehabilitation period and aftercare
During the rehabilitation period after facelifting, it is mandatory to follow the doctor’s recommendations:
- watch the seams, process and bandage them;
- protect the seams and skin from direct sunlight;
- avoid prolonged water treatments.
After the sutures are removed, the visible scar remains, with time it will become less bright and almost invisible.
The skills and experience of specialists of the clinic of cosmetology and plastic surgery Platinum Laser in Kyiv will help you regain your lost forms, beauty, and youth. Prices for facelift depend on the chosen methods and their complexity.
