Facial rejuvenation surgery is a procedure to remove excess skin from the neck and lower jaw line to give the lower thirds of the face a more relaxed and youthful appearance. Facial rejuvenation reduces sagging face. The incisions necessary for this procedure are located in inconspicuous areas such as behind the ears, in the hair and sometimes under the chin, depending on the extent of the skin and the muscular diastasis in the neck.

 

This type of procedure is commonly practiced in people between 40 and 80 years of age, but can be performed in younger patients according to their needs. The results of a facial rejuvenation can range from very subtle to dramatic, depending on the age changes that are present prior to surgery.

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A person may be a candidate for facial rejuvenation surgery if the following conditions occur:

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-If you have deep folds on your face, soft tissue atrophy and sagging skin.

- Absence of definition of mandibular rim, excess skin or sagging skin around the mouth.

- Flaccid skin, excess of fatty accumulations and muscular diastasis in the neck.

Facial rejuvenation can help you feel better about your appearance. The success and duration of this procedure is influenced by factors such as sun exposure, tobacco use, as well as the patient's skin type.

 

Key points:

• Anesthesia: General vs. local anesthesia with intravenous sedation

• Surgery duration: 2 to 4 hours

• Hospitalization time: Ambulatory or 1 night of observation depending on the patient

• Highlights: - Minimal edema and possible minor bruising

• Discomfort: Medium, controlled with pain relievers

• Duration of Results: An average of 10 years in a normal aging environment

• Recovery: It is possible to return to work in 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. You can rejoin your exercise routine in 3 to 4 weeks.

 

Rhytidectomy is often combined with other types of procedures, both for the eyes (blepharoplasty or chemical peels), or for the forehead area (browlift) or fat lipoinjection. This surgery does not remove fine wrinkles that are part of natural aging, such as wrinkles around the lips and eyes - these require laser treatment or chemical peels for best results.

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What can i expect

Facial rejuvenation surgery is generally performed with general vs. local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. The operation is performed through incisions that are made in inconspicuous areas and in the natural folds of the skin and hair growth around the ear. The objective is to hide the incisions so that they are not visible during their healing. It is rare that a minimal area of ​​hair needs to be trimmed.