A Facelift Offers a Long Lasting Anti-Aging Solution

Despite the increasing popularity of Botox, facelifts are still very much in demand. For those who desire a more long term solution or are not comfortable with injections, a facelift is still a common option many patients elect to undergo. A facelift is found to be a long lasting way to rejuvenate the skin and lift areas that have sagged on the face. Anyone interested in turning back the clock should learn more about the advantages of facelifts.

Who are good candidates for a facelift?

The best candidates for facelifts are older patients with sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, for whom perhaps missed the window of opportunity to best benefit from non-surgical treatment methods like Botox. However, not everyone is a candidate. Some skin is too firm or too saggy for the procedure. Anyone in poor health may not be able to receive treatment. It is best to contact a professional to undergo a consultation. You will have your skin, bone structure and general health evaluated thoroughly.

The benefits of a facelift:

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, facelifts are different from Botox and other temporary anti-aging methods. The lift is designed to remove and elevate the sagging sections of the face. No minimally invasive procedure is capable of doing that. Botox injections focus on small areas of the skin, but the facelift affects the entire face, which gives more drastic and significant results. Also, the facelift lasts for many years unlike Botox injections that last for a year or less and must be done on a continuing basis.

If you do not want a full facelift because of discomfort, you can always consider a mini lift. Have small amounts of sagging skin rebuilt on the lower or upper face. The mini lift is mainly designed for younger people with non-excessive sagging.

The procedure itself

First, the cosmetic plastic surgeon sedates you to make sure you feel no pain throughout the operation. Based on the type of facelift, there are different incisions that doctors make. A standard facelift involves making incisions at the temples by the hairline. The doctor removes fat from the face and redistributes it in different areas. If necessary, the muscles and deep layers of the skin are lifted before the skin is repositioned over the face.

As you get older, your skin and body parts move downward and may droop. That is the right time to consider getting a facelift. The procedure is designed to remove excessive sagging and remove years off the skin. To decide whether or not a facelift is best, call to undergo a consultation with a reputable surgeon.