San Diego Association of Plastic Surgeons

Face Lift Surgery is a popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States, and in the rest of the world. It addresses signs of aging and is done under general anesthesia.

In order to have a successful face lift surgery, a patient has to prepare for it, follow the doctor’s advice for post-surgery care, and return to the surgical clinic for post op visits.

The American Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons mentioned in one of its posts that getting more information about the procedure can help in achieving a successful surgical procedure. In view of this, they shared more information about the procedure in their official website.

“Depending on the degree of change you’d like to see, your facelift choices include a traditional facelift, limited incision facelift or a neck lift. A traditional facelift incision often begins in the hairline at the temples, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp. Fat may be sculpted or redistributed from the face, jowls and neck, and underlying tissue is repositioned, commonly the deeper layers of the face and the muscles are also lifted. Skin is redraped over the uplifted contours and excess skin is trimmed away. A second incision under the chin may be necessary to further improve an aging neck. Sutures or skin adhesives close the incisions.”

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Tips for a Successful Procedure

The website Medical News Today also shared various information on plastic surgery procedures, and how to ensure a successful operation. In one of their posts, they shared list of tips, patients should keep in mind before they go under the knife.

“Choose a reputable surgeon and checking their credentials. After obtaining the surgeon's opinion, make your own decisions, and resist being persuaded to opt for something you did not previously want. Get full information about the procedure and weigh up all the pros and cons beforehand. Be aware of any risks and limitations, for example, will this need redoing in 6 months? Choose the right moment, avoiding, for example, the time around a stressful event, such as changing jobs, bereavement, having a baby, or moving house.”

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Post-Operative Care

Post-surgery care is essential in achieving a patient’s desired results. It is important that patients strictly adhere to the post-op guidelines and home care so that the wounds can heal fast, and recovery will be imminent.

“Your incisions will crust as they begin to heal. Don't pick at the crusts. In most cases, you can shower and wash your hair with shampoo to gently and gradually remove the crusts. You might prefer to remain home while you're recovering from a face-lift. A week after your face-lift, you can begin using makeup to the edge of your scars to conceal any redness or bruising. Avoid unprotected sun exposure until your scars are no longer pink. While the length of recovery varies it is best not to plan any important social engagements until about six weeks after the surgery.”

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Post-surgery care helps a lot in achieving desired results. It is important to enlist the help of other people in the first few days home. At the same time avoiding strenuous activities, and carefully following surgeon’s instructions can help in having a quicker recovery period.

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