Facial aging is a complicated process. Changes occur in the structure of the skin which contributes to wrinkle formation. Factors such as genetics, sun exposure, stress, nutrition, and other medical conditions can accelerate facial aging. Everyone experiences some degree of descent of facial tissues due to gravity and loss of facial fat. These changes can be particularly distressing and some patients consider facial rejuvenation procedures to help reverse the signs of aging. One of the most dramatic facial aging reversals can come with facelift procedures.

The procedure which is often referred to as a facelift is actually a lower facelift which is aimed at correcting aging in the lower face and neck area. This is most often used to reverse jowls. In some instance, this may or may not also include decreasing fat in the neck and correcting the turkey neck deformity that can occur over time.

There are many types of facelifts advertised today. Basically facelifts run a continuum from minimally invasive procedures performed with local anesthesia to more invasive surgeries performed with general anesthesia. Though various names have been assigned to them, there is nothing relatively new in facelift surgery for many years. Determining which procedure is right for you requires consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon. And remember – some minimally invasive procedures produce minimal results and are not right for all patients.

When considering any procedure, it is imperative to weigh the risks and benefits of the procedure. Risks of a facelift will depend on the type of procedure performed and any associated medical conditions of the patient. At the visit with the surgeon to perform your procedure, all risks of the procedure should be addressed. Be sure to ask your surgeon if you are a good candidate for any procedure before proceeding.

One of the most concerning parts of undergoing any surgery is how long the recovery may be. Recovery time is dependent on the procedure performed, the person’s premorbid condition, and variable factors which can not be predicted. One of the most variable factors in facelift surgery is the amount of bruising and swelling a patient experiences. This can be minimal and last only a week or possibly last several weeks.

Dr. Verret is a facial plastic surgeon in Plano, Texas in north Dallas. For a facelift surgeon Dallas or for hair transplant surgery, consider Dr. Verret. Call today for a consultation 972-608-0100.

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