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Facelift

Everything You Need To Know – And More – About a Facelift
As you age, your face begins to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure, facial expressions and the stresses of daily life. A facelift – also known as a rhytidectomy – can improve the most visible signs of aging by removing excess skin, tightening underlying muscles and suctioning extra fat from the face and neck.

How a Facelift In Sacramento Is Performed
A facelift takes several hours to complete, especially if combined with another procedure such as a Brow Lift or Eyelid Surgery. Incisions are made, muscles tightened and excess skin removed. Additionally, depending upon improvements you wish to make to the contour of your face and neck, liposuction may be performed. Stitches are used to close the incisions and your head is bandaged. Our doctors will try to hide the scars within your hairline and in and around your ears, making them difficult to visualize. Prior to any cosmetic surgery procedure, be sure to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions on taking medications and vitamins, eating, drinking and stopping smoking.

What To Expect After Your Rhytidectomy
Most patients feel very little discomfort following their facelift. If you experience pain, medication will be provided. To keep swelling to a minimum, you should keep your head elevated for several days. After the bandages are removed, your face might appear pale, bruised and puffy. Any distortion of features or stiffness should diminish after just a few weeks. During this time, you are instructed to avoid strenuous activity, including sexual intimacy and heavy work around the house. Also, you should abstain from alcohol, steam baths and saunas, as well as keep your sun exposure to a minimum during the first few months. Finally, be sure to get plenty of rest. Most men and women are able to return to work 10 to 14 days following their facelift.

 

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