Facial Surgery

As we age gravity affects the face caused by a fall. The central area above and below the mouth, which could be covered by a beard wheel is fixed and can not be moved. On the cheek and chin areas move downwards with age folds down the side of the nose and mouth to deepen. Facelift surgery is designed to reverse these changes and replacement of tissues in your back.

In the U.S. the tendency is to treat as strictly as possible, this creates a long-form or appearance. In my experience, most patients do not want to Northampton, this is not natural, and instead of asking to look like a young and fresh version of themselves.

How have improved techniques for plastic surgeons have developed several techniques of image depending on the needs of each patient. Each face is different, and surgery must be tailored to their characteristics for the best, most long-standing and natural results.

Here are some of the questions I am frequently asked by patients in a surgical face lift:

Will it work?

After a look at lifting the majority of younger patients between 8-10 years. This is achieved by lifting the cheeks, neck, jowls and regions to its previous position. Above all, the lines of the forehead and the beard area knob does not improve by itself a facelift. Non surgical injection techniques are very effective in these areas and are often combined with lifting operations.

E 'in a position to strengthen the skin of my neck?

A facelift should be called a lifting of the face and neck areas as an improvement. Loose skin on the neck and face is more narrow and the muscles to replace his previous position.

How long will it take me to recover?

With modern advances in surgical technique and anesthetic recovery time was significantly reduced. Most patients feel safe to go out in public after 10-14 days.

You can tell the whole world?

Curiously not. The goal is to make it appear that only the young and fresh. Friends and colleagues that you can see something better, but attribute it to rest or to have enjoyed a good holiday. If you suspect most are too polite to mention it.

What are the dangers?

With modern techniques of risk has been reduced significantly. However, as with any operation there are risks. Heavy smokers and in patients with serious chest or heart surgery, often against advice.

What is the ideal age for surgery?

Facial signs of aging begin to appear since the mid-thirties onwards. Lifting techniques include mini face lift procedures that are designed specifically for people in their 40's. This is less downtime and quicker recovery. To achieve the most natural is better for the treatment of facial aging before first before you have experienced irreversible changes.

How long the effects last?

In general, patients seem to do facelifts have 8-10 years without looking unnatural. The face ages and then at the same speed he had before.

D. Adrian Richards

Plastic and cosmetic Sugeon