Facelift in Canada
A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy)
can improve the visible signs of
aging of the face. Most people looking for a facelift have wrinkles and
sagging
skin in their face and neck.
It
is important to understand facelifts carefully because there are many
types
of facelifts being performed. Facelifts can range from one hour of surgery
to 4
hours of surgery depending on the technique and extent of work being performed.
Simple
skin lifts involve lifting the skin of the face and pulling it upwards
and
backwards to eliminate the facial wrinkles and sagging, then removing
the
excess skin. The major advantage of this procedure is that it is short
and has
minimal healing time. Two problems noticed with this lift have been an
“artificial
pulled look” and recurrence as the skin has stretched back out after
a number
of years.
Newer
approaches in face lifting have involved lifting the underlying muscle
and fat pads of the face instead of just skin. This surgery is a little
more
extensive and requires longer healing time of up to 3 weeks but has the
advantage of providing a less pulled more natural look with longer lasting
effects.
During
the surgery incisions are usually made above the hairline at the
temples, go around the front of the ear, then curve behind the earlobe
to behind
the ear and into the scalp. Tissue and muscle is
separated, fat may be
suctioned and underlying muscle tightened. The skin is pulled back and
any
excess trimmed and then sutured or stapled into place. The incisions are
well
hidden in your hairline so you do not have to worry about the scars being
visable.
Recently,
mid-face lifting has emerged as a new technique to lift only the
face without lifting the skin of the neck. This technique is especially
suited
to younger patents with little or no aging in the neck area.
The
surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis or some patients are
asked to stay overnight. Your
surgeon will probably put dressings on you and
wrap you with a bandage that compresses the area slightly. After your
surgery you will be asked to keep your head elevated to avoid increased
swelling.
If you had a drain put in to drain blood that will be removed in a day
or two.
You will feel discomfort and your face might feel tight, but pain can
be
controlled with medication. You can expect your face and neck to be swollen
and bruised - this can last for a few weeks. Stitches may come out in
5 days,
if staples were used in your scalp they might stay in longer.
Your
surgeon will give you specific recovery instructions but usually you
will be asked to rest for the first week. You will probably be instructed
not
to participate in strenuous activities for 2-3 weeks.
In
general, the goal of any facelift should be to provide a natural, more
rested
youthful appearance which is not artificial in any way. Its effects typically
last
5 to 10 years depending on the type of facelift performed.
A
facelift is often performed with a forehead lift or eyelid lift.
To
discuss your particular situation in more detail, consult with a
plastic
surgeon in your area.
ONTARIO PLASTIC SURGEONS
TORONTO AND AREA :
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Toronto, Mississauga, Oakvillle, Brampton, Ontario
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Burlington, Ontario
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Hamilton, Ontario
WEST:
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Waterloo / Kitchener, Ontario
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Sarnia, Ontario
EAST:
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Whitby, Ontario
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Kingston, Ontario
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Ottawa, Ontario
BRITISH COLUMBIA PLASTIC SURGEONS
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, B.C
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C
MANITOBA PLASTIC SURGEONS
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Winnipeg, Manitoba
QUEBEC PLASTIC SURGEONS
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Montreal, Quebec
NOVA SCOTIA PLASTIC SURGEONS
• Find a facelift plastic surgeon in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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