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Face Lift

2021-11-21 05:59:08

Dr. Fariba Azadikhah
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Dr. Fariba Azadikhah

As mentioned, facelift or rhytidectomy is a method of cosmetic surgery that aims to make the face look younger. In the United States, 107,261 women and 13,702 men underwent facelift surgery in 2016. Among men, it was the fifth most common type of cosmetic surgery.

 The facelift surgeon lifts and tightens the facial tissues to restore a younger-looking look to the face naturally. It is said that doing a facelift actually "turns the clock back" means that it helps the patient look like a younger version of himself. By removing excess sagging skin, smoothing deep wrinkles, and tightening deep facial tissues, facelift surgery can help the patient look both younger and better.

 During a facelift, a flap of skin is pulled back on each side of the face, and the subcutaneous tissues are surgically changed to return the contour of the face to a younger shape. Then the extra skin is removed and finally, the flaps are closed.

 A neck lift (platysmaplasty) is often performed as part of a facelift to reduce fat deposits and sagging skin on the neck.

 Of course, it should be known that removing fine wrinkles or damage caused by sun exposure is not one of the facelifts. Other beauty methods can improve the appearance or quality of the skin.

 

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What is the facelift?

 

As mentioned, facelift or rhytidectomy is a method of cosmetic surgery that aims to make the face look younger. In the United States, 107,261 women and 13,702 men underwent facelift surgery in 2016. Among men, it was the fifth most common type of cosmetic surgery.

 

The facelift surgeon lifts and tightens the facial tissues to restore a younger-looking look to the face naturally. It is said that doing a facelift actually "turns the clock back" means that it helps the patient look like a younger version of himself. By removing excess sagging skin, smoothing deep wrinkles, and tightening deep facial tissues, facelift surgery can help the patient look both younger and better.

 

During a facelift, a flap of skin is pulled back on each side of the face, and the subcutaneous tissues are surgically changed to return the contour of the face to a younger shape. Then the extra skin is removed and finally, the flaps are closed.

 

A neck lift (platysmaplasty) is often performed as part of a facelift to reduce fat deposits and sagging skin on the neck.

 

Of course, it should be known that removing fine wrinkles or damage caused by sun exposure is not one of the facelifts. Other beauty methods can improve the appearance or quality of the skin.

 

 

 

What are the different types of facelifts?

 

There are different types of facelift surgeries, depending on which area of ​​the face and neck is performed. Types of facelift surgeries include:

 

1- Traditional facelift: A traditional facelift surgery involves a medical procedure that includes cuts around your ear, hairline, and under your jaw. The specialist isolates your skin from the fundamental tissues and fixes the muscles and other supporting constructions of your face and neck.

 

The surgeon then places your skin on your face in a natural way and removes excess skin. This surgery is generally recommended for people who want to optimally improve moderate to significant aging.

 

2-SMAS Facial Lift (SMAS rhytidectomy): The SMAS Facial Lift (superficial aponeurotic muscle system, facial muscle layer) targets the lower two-thirds of your face.

 

In this surgery, the specialist fixes your muscles and trims the abundance of skin and fat on your cheeks and lower face. SMAS facelift is a traditional facelift.

 

3-Deep plane facelift: In deep plane facelift surgery, the SMAS (facial muscle layer) surgeon lifts fat and skin into one unit. The deep plane lifts usually cover several areas of your face at the same time.

 

 

4-mid-face lift: Mid-face lift surgery treats your cheek area. A surgeon changes the fat on your cheeks and tightens the skin on your cheeks.

 

 

5- Mini-facelift: Mini facelift surgeries focus on lower face and neck lift. This is a faster and less invasive surgery than other facelift surgeries. Specialists generally suggest a little cosmetic touch-up for individuals who are more youthful and have just the underlying indications of hanging face.

 

6-Cutaneous(skin) facelift: The facelift only affects your skin and usually focuses on the neck and lower part of your face.

 

 

Many patients are advised to undergo other operations at the same time as facelift surgery, including:

 

Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)

 

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

 

Facial implants

 

Liquid facelift with injectable dermal fillers

 

Brow lift

 

Jawline rejuvenation

 

Laser skin resurfacing

 

Chemical peel

 

 

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Risks

 

Facelift surgery, like other surgeries, can have side effects. Some of them can be controlled with proper care, medication, or surgical correction. Long-term or permanent side effects, although rare, can cause significant changes in appearance. Risks include:

 

1- Hematoma: Hematoma is the most common complication of facelift surgery and causes swelling and pressure under the skin. Hematoma formation, which usually occurs within 24 hours of surgery, is treated quickly with surgery to prevent damage to the skin and other tissues.

 

2- Scars: Scars from permanent facelifts are permanent, but usually hide the hairline and natural lines of the face and ears. Rarely, incisions can lead to prominent, red wounds. Injecting a corticosteroid drug can be a good way to improve the appearance of scars.

 

3-Nerve damage: Nerve damage, although rare, can temporarily or permanently affect the nerves that control the senses or muscles. Temporary paralysis of a selected muscle, which causes the face to become uneven, or temporary loss of sensation can last from several months to a year. Surgical interventions can be used to improve.

 

4- Hair loss: Temporary or permanent hair loss may occur near the incision site. Permanent hair loss can be treated with skin graft surgery.

 

 

5- Loss of skin: Rarely, blood flow to facial tissues may be disrupted by facial fibers. This can lead to skin loss (scratches). Medications, proper wound care, and, if necessary, the use of methods to minimize scarring can help.

 

Like any major surgery, a facelift carries the risk of bleeding, infection, and an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Improper lifestyle or some medical conditions can also increase the risk of complications. The following factors may advise your doctor to avoid facelifts because they can pose a significant risk or lead to adverse outcomes:

 

1- Blood-thinning drugs or supplements: Blood-thinning drugs or supplements such as blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix, others), aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ginseng, ginkgo Biloba, fish oil, etc. can be used. Affect the ability of blood to clot and increase the risk of hematoma after surgery.

 

 

2- Medical conditions: If you have medical conditions that cause blood clots to interfere, you can not do a facelift. Conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure increase the risk of slow wound healing, heart complications, and hematoma.

 

 

3- Weight fluctuations: If you have a history of frequent weight gain and loss, ie there are factors that affect the shape of your face and the condition of your skin, the results of surgery may not be as satisfactory as you want or only for a short time.

 

 

4- Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of poor wound healing, hematoma, and skin loss after a facelift.

 

The most asked questions about facelift

 

Cost of face lift in Iran

 

Facelift costs include the cost of anesthesia, operating room facilities, or other related costs in addition to the total price. Please consult your plastic surgeon's office to determine your final cost.

 

Facelift costs may include the following:

 

Surgeon's fee

 

Hospital or surgery center costs

 

Anesthesia costs

 

Pharmaceutical prescriptions

 

Clothes after surgery

 

Medical tests

 

This cost also depends on the surgeon's salary based on his experience, the type of method used, and the geographical location of the office.

Most health lift surgery insurance plans do not cover the face or its side effects.

Cost in Iran

 

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