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Facelift

As we age, the affects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the natural breakdown of the skin's building blocks can cause parts of the face to sag slightly, creating wrinkles and deep creases around the nose, mouth, cheeks, and neck. While exercise, a healthy diet, and plenty of sleep will slow this process, there is no stopping the passage of time or its reflection in the face. There is, however, a way to regain a more youthful appearance and make your face a truer representation of how you feel inside.

Our Minneapolis-area practice offers facelift surgery (also called a rhytidectomy), a cosmetic surgery designed to smooth and tighten the appearance of loose, wrinkled skin of the cheeks, jowls, and neck. Candidates for facelift include people with excessive skin and fat of the anterior neck, loose, excess skin in the cheek area, “cords” along the neck, and those with a poorly defined jaw line. This procedure is commonly done to help both men and women. During this surgery, redundant skin and fat are removed and the skin is tailored to give a more youthful appearance. This procedure is often performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery or a brow lift.

Q: What should I expect following my facelift?
A: Most patients are amazed by how little post-operative pain they experience following facelift surgery. Some exhibit slight tightness in the neck for several days due to swelling and healing - many report this as the most bothersome part of recovery. This will subside in several days as will any bruising that may be present in the neck area. Bending, lifting, running, or other mild exercise can make the swelling worse, and should not be resumed until three to four weeks after the surgery.

Q: Is a facelift permanent?
A: Undergoing facelift surgery will not halt the aging process; it can, however, set back the clock. Many patients are satisfied with their results for several years following the surgery. To extend your results for as long as possible, it is important that you maintain a healthy diet and exercise program, try to keep your weight steady, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and keep your skin well-hydrated.

 

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