The progressive lessening of skin tone, stretching of muscle attachments, and redistribution of fat cells over time contribute to an alteration in the contour of both face and neck. By the end of their third decade, most women begin to notice a deepening of expression lines as well as a blunting of facial angles and neck lines. The Face & Neck Lift provides a potential alternative to this otherwise inevitable progression.
The earliest face-lift procedures – when it seemed that only movie stars and wealthy widows had them – tightened the skin alone to take away wrinkles. Those early procedures frequently produced a too-tight, mask look. Today, thanks to advanced surgical techniques, a more natural appearance is achieved by restoring sagging muscles to their original positions before removing lax skin. Early face-lift procedures placed a great deal of tension on the incisions and frequently produced wide, obvious scars. Modern techniques transfer tension to deeper layers reducing incision tension and lessening the chances of scar widening.
Modern day techniques encourage maintenance, rather than reconstruction, whenever possible. Maintenance involves doing less extensive procedures earlier while reconstruction usually involves more extensive procedures. Depending on your individual situation, you may benefit from a lesser procedure – most patients do.
While sensible diet and exercise are always healthy life choices, they may not be enough to rejuvenate a jaw line or enhance a neck profile. With this in mind, a Face & Neck Lift may also reduce and reposition the fat pads responsible for double-chin or jowls.
A Face & Neck Lift is performed under sedation or general anesthesia and usually takes 3-4 hours depending on the extent of the operation. Most patients go home the same day with a nurse in attendance for the first night. While you might return to a desk job in one week, most recover for two weeks before returning to work. Most patients feel comfortably presentable by the end of the second week after operation and know that improvement usually continues for up to a year.
Whether you are in need of facial reconstruction – or just maintenance – consider the Face & Neck Lift. Your face is always a good investment.
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