Facelift / Threadlift
/ Neck lift Q & A
Q: I Am 76 Years Old, Can I Get A
Facelift?
A: Facelift for wrinkles...
A Facelift is a surgical procedure that improves signs of
aging in the face and neck. It helps correct sagging in face,
tightens loose skin, and removes excess fatty tissue under the
chin and jaw. A facelift usually lasts anywhere from 5 - 10
years, depending on how well you take care of yourself. Even
though you continue to age, you will always look better than if
you didn't go through the procedure. Age is not as important
when getting a Facelift as your health. If you are able to
safely undergo anesthesia, then why not feel better about how
your face and neck appear? Be sure to discuss your concerns with
a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon - if you
have a lot of wrinkles, you may need laser resurfacing at the
same time.
Q: What Happens When Browlift and Facelift
Start to Sag Again?
A: Length of time a facelift lasts...
The results of a browlift and facelift typically last 5-10
years. The length of time primarily depends on your overall
state of health and how you take care of yourself. If you smoke,
are in the sun a lot, and have many weight fluctuations, then
the results will not last as long. In general, you should not
look "weird" as time goes by. The primary goal of a good surgeon
would be to keep you looking natural. Certain techniques used
during a facelift can help you to look natural as aging
continues such as a more vertical pull on the tissues as opposed
to a posterior pull. Be sure to find a board certified facial
plastic or plastic surgeon with a lot of experience in
facelifting for the best results.
Q: Neck Lift Needed for Loose Skin?
A: Neck lift for loose skin...
A neck lift is an excellent procedure that can help correct and
enhance the neck, which improves loose saggy skin, and gives a
more natural look. Unfortunately, anyone who turns their neck in
certain directions or turns the chin in may show some loose
skin. If your neckline in the normal position looks good, then
you probably won't benefit from surgery. There is no ideal age
for neck surgery, and candidates may range from people in their
20's to the elderly as long as you are a good candidate. To see
if you are qualified for this surgery, you should be sure to
speak with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon.
Q: Thread
Lift As an Alternative to Full Facelift?
A: Is a threadlift an alternative to a full facelift?...
A Threadlift and a Facelift treat separate areas of the face, so
one procedure cannot substitute for another. The threadlift
focuses more on the cheek area and nasal folds, giving a subtle
lift to the midface. A full Facelift primarily lifts the sagging
skin in the neck and jawline. A threadlift is a relatively minor
procedure that can be done under a local injection in about one
hour with a smaller incision. A full Facelift is a more
detailed, time consuming procedure that is done under general
anesthesia. The results are more dramatic and can last up to ten
years where a threadlift can give results lasting up to five
years. The recovery time for a threadlift is minimal, about 7
days, with some slight swelling and bruising. A Facelift has a
recovery time of about 10 days. If you have minimal sagging
along the jawline, a mini facelift may work well for you.
Consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon to see what
would be the best procedure for your needs.
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