Having a lift performed is serious business, but most people who have had the procedure will tell you, My lift is the best thing I ever did for myself! In fact, it very well may be. A lift has the power to change a persons perspective on the world as well as how others perceive them. Many people age prematurely due to genetics, exposure to the sun, disease, or quality of life and they simply want to feel better about themselves and look their age. A lift can do this for them and when you look at the results of a well done mid or full lift, you can easily understand why they declare that their face lift was the best thing that they ever did for themselves.
Most people will tell you that their lift was a good idea, but in the days and even the weeks following the procedure, they werent so sure about what they had gotten themselves into. In fact, many people say Recovering from my lift involved a lot of pain and patience and that is because this is surgery! Many people forget that a face lift is real surgery that deals with very fragile skin, muscle, and bones and it is going to hurt. It doesnt matter who does your face lift, your recovery will likely be quite painful. Still, in the end, most patients declare that they wouldnt have had it any other way even if they knew beforehand the extent of the pain in recovery. A face lift can change your life, but it is still a very serious undertaking that should not be done without a lot of thought!
While a facelift may not be considered a major operation, the decision to get one can certainly be major. As with most decisions of this magnitude, the more you know, the better equipped you are to make that decision. Here are a few answers to the most common questions.
What exactly is a facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure that can rejuvenate the face by tightening the muscles of the face and neck and removing excess fat and skin in the area, as well.
How long will a facelift last?
While a facelift can indeed turn back the clock as far as appearances go, it does not stop the aging process and the same stresses that occurred to bring a person to the point where they feel they need a facelift would still be at work. Years later, patients may look better than if they had not had surgery, but in some cases time does take its toll and some people wish to have a second procedure. Most people, however, never return for a second procedure.
There are risks to consider, one is hematoma when the blood collects under the skin and has to be surgically removed. Damage to the nerves that control your facial muscles is another although this is less common. Slow healing time can also be a problem although this is found mainly in smokers. Oh! and don't forget the usual risks that are involved with anesthesia.
On the plus side, the effects of a face lift are quite dramatic. It is without a doubt the fastest and most permanent way of shedding your 'old' face and regaining some of that youthful beauty you were born with..
If you've considered these things and decided that the final outcome is worth it, then proceed, but first please ask yourself these questions.
Why do I want a facelift?
Am I doing this because its going to help me find the job that I really want? This is a valid reason for going ahead. It shouldn't matter to those that hire people how old the applicant is or what they look like, but in the real world we know that these things do play a part. If you have a job that has a lot of public exposure, this may also be a good reason to proceed.
Am I doing this because my partner wants me to?
Red alert! Never let anyone else talk you into having a facelift. It is a very personal decision and one only you should make. Ask yourself why are you with someone who values you only for your appearance. Honor yourself, you are more than your face! Perhaps you should be working on your relationship and leaving your face alone!
I'm thirty five and have lots of wrinkles around my eyes and cheeks, and my neck is all mottled
A face lift won't help this situation. You are better off exploring the avenue of laser resurfacing or even chemical peels, they will strip the old layer of skin off and reveal a smoother younger appearance. It sounds like you have a lot of sun damage, get educated on the use of sunblock! Its everybody's most important cosmetic.
I'm depressed and don't feel good about myself. Maybe a facelift will help me feel better?
It may for a little while, but it sounds like you have a self esteem problem. Learn to love yourself the way you are first. Then if you still feel a facelift would give your morale a boost, go ahead.
I'm in my early fifties and notice my face is starting to sag quite badly. I can afford the surgery and reckon I might just do this for myself. A good idea, you've thought it through and decided its something you want not something you need.
Find a professional surgeon in your area and follow all his/her advice on how to prepare for your face lift. Don't forget to mention any medication you are taking and if you are a smoker, stop two weeks before surgery is scheduled. It will speed your recovery time. Good luck!
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