Article by Bob
When deciding on a facial plastic surgeon for a facelift, it is important that you educate yourself on the procedure itself as well as ensure you have a qualified surgeon.
What is a facelift? A facelift is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the face and neck, typically due to aging. Some common complaints leading to a person choosing to have a facelift include:
-Skin that has become loose due to lose of muscle tone (referred to as “jowls”)-Deposits of fat under the jaw and chin that make a person have a double chin-Creases below the eyes and from the corners of the mouth
Patients typically experience improved self confidence and self image after having a facelift. While results vary, the results can be expected to last for over 10 years, much longer than many non-surgical procedures.
A facelift surgery is a very common procedure and techniques have been improved over time. Usually the surgeon repositions muscles, tightens the sign, reduces wrinkles and eliminates excess skin and fat deposits. It is important to choose a surgeon that is Board Certified and has the artistic skills to improve the appearance of a patient’s face. When a procedure is done well, it will be inconspicuous and last for many years.
While face lifts are common cosmetic surgery procedures, there are some risk factors that should be taken into consideration:
-Reaction to anesthesia-Scarring around the incision site-Blood pooling under the skin-Temporary damage to the facial nerves
By choosing a Board Certified facial plastic surgeon, you can ensure that you are getting high quality care performed in a safe manner. For this procedure, you should look for Board Certifications from either the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Otolarngology. It is ideal to find a surgeon that is certified by both boards.
With any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is important to get references and view work done by the surgeon. This not only provides comfort in the quality of work done by the facial surgeon, it also will ensure that the way you expect to look after a procedure matches what can be done in a facelift procedure.
Along with ensuring that your doctor is qualified, the facilities should be well equipped, comfortable and clean. Facelifts can be performed in a hospital or outpatient setting and require the use of anesthesia. If at all possible, a visit should be made prior to the procedure to make sure you are comfortable with the facilities and the staff as well as the facial plastic surgeon.
About the Author
In Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Adam Stein specializes in facial plastic surgery and is Board Certified. Dr. Stein provides complementary consultations to provide an opportunity to learn more about face lifts and other procedures. Please visit Dr. Stein’s website at www.facialdoc.com.
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