Alternatives to Face Lifts?
Facelifts have emerged as a common cosmetic surgical procedure.
It promises to remove the ravages of time from our faces.
As we grow older the muscles of our face lose their elasticity.
This creates wrinkles - lines and folds of skin on our faces.
Wrinkles are some of the most visible signs of aging. As a
cosmetic procedure, facelifts are increasingly being used to
tighten saggy skin and get rid of wrinkles.
After a facelift the face looks more youthful and more alert.
Facelifts can be conducted on the whole face but sometimes only
a partial procedure.
It may be recommended for the brow area or the lower face.
Another alternative is to get just the neck area tightened.
The results of a facelift are expected to last from 7 to 10
years. However, you should be aware that this procedure may have
no effect on certain areas. For example, the fine skin lines
around the mouth area.
Facelifts are a costly cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Apart
from the considerable financial burden, the recovery time
involved in this procedure is considerable (almost 4 weeks).
Scarring of the face as a by-product of the operation is a risk.
Although a good surgeon can reduce the risk and appearance of
the operation.
Recoveries from plastic surgery in some instances can be long,
and painful. The patient may have to suffer a strict regimen of
antibiotics and strong painkillers.
You should also be aware that repeated procedures tend to be
less promising. Especially, as the facial skin ages, it becomes
less responsive to treatments.
If you are reluctant to undergo this surgery but want to look
younger there are alternatives to it. Most of these alternative
treatments are non-surgical procedures and work on the surface
layers of facial skin. Some treatments like Rejuvinol