A Brief Guide On Facelifts!

If you feel like age is catching up and you look older, you might notice some of the below characteristics

1. Tired appearance
2. Sagging neck
3. Loss of muscle tone
4. Loss of elasticity of skin
5. Deep wrinkles
6. Tired appearance

But thankfully, all of these can be treated with a facelift, which tightens your face skin and hence, making you look younger. Depending on some factors like face structure and the areas that need improvement, the doctor will suggest a treatment plan because there are 3 different kinds of facelift.

Standard facelift- This is generally recommended when you have all of the above mentioned characteristics. This approach most aggressively addresses all concerns by changing the skin texture, tightens the connective tissues and muscles on the face and neck. This, hence, helps in lifting and repositioning the skin. The incisions are, thereby, hidden in the contour of your ear, around the earlobe, and in the hairline. Another small incision under your chin probably will be included if excess fatty tissue needs to be removed and if the muscle in the neck needs additional smoothing.

Mid facelift- This is done when the only concern is the mild loss of muscle tone. It addresses only the bottom third of your face. It includes shorter incisions and less skin removal when compared to a full facelift. It’s a less invasive procedure overall.

Cheek lift- This is generally done to address the aging that takes place around the cheekbones. Compared to the other two procedures, it has the least incisions.

When you go to for a facelift consultation, talk to the doctor about what you realistically expect.

Here are some benefits of getting a facelift:

1. The results are long lasting. There are various cosmetic products that promise to restore your youth. However, the truth being that their results are short term. Getting a facelift restores your youth in the long term.
2. Facelift is designed to rejuvenate you in a natural way and can be personalized in a way that other treatments can’t. You don’t look any different, just ultra-fresh.
3. Sagging skin on your face will be trimmed and tightened to restore a more youthful look that also seems natural. However it’s important to ensure that your facial skin is not overly tightened, or it can lead to a 'pulled' appearance.

However, if you are the kind who wants to avoid a surgery at any cost, then there are alternatives that provide the same result. Go for non-surgical facelifts that help in restoring your youth. This treatment is, of course, less invasive but it also takes longer. Find the best centers for non-surgical facelifts on Sulekha!