The word "lifting" in English means "stretching", then if performed in the face is called "stretching facial." The lifting should produce a "facial rejuvenation" while maintaining the natural features.

The lifting facial surgery is ideal for improving the signs of time (aging).

The pre-operative studies must be within normal parameters for sex and age to avoid possible complications.

Rhytidectomy is the scientific name of the facial lifting, which can be performed under local anesthesia-assisted sedation, to optimize patient comfort, or general anesthesia, depending on the case and type of patient to treat.

The appropriate age for a facelift when the patient is to note the traces of facial aging:


§ Lowering of the cheeks
§ Accentuation of grooves ranging from lip to nose
§ Accentuation of grooves ranging from the mouth to the chin, giving the impression ventriloquist's lips or cheeks boxer dog.
§ Elongation of the skin of the upper lip with vermilion mucosal edge refinement.
§ Lowering of the eyebrows, with crow's feet.
§ Lowering of the nasal tip.
§ Flabby muscles with drop in the neck skin.
§ Lack of marking the bottom jaw.
§ Adipose accumulation where it should be.


The facial lifting can be agreed with other surgeries, such as the eyelids, nose or other body parts, ranging between 2-4 hours duration, may require subsequent hospitalization.

With classic lines, incisions are made in the temples (the side of the forehead), hidden in the hair, such a fold down which is usual in front of the ears, to the lobes of these, to climb back of them, again hiding the hair, the scars on their locations with time passing unnoticed. View Image (2)

Detached skin tension is higher, then to remove the surplus. View Picture (1)

on deeper tense structures, relocated to its original position.

There is a modern variant of the lifting is known as "lifting mannequin", hence its name to be called for by the models, which is done by a very small collision hiding scars very well.

Facelift surgery, or are post operative pain with the analgesic medication given.

The patient should make the rest 24 - 48 pm, in a seated position or half seat with a soft bandage that helps unite the repositioned tissue and reduce swelling and inflammation.

The stitches are removed after 7 days, the swelling disappears gradually appreciating the results.

You can start working from the week usually.

You will feel happy to be back in the mirror, with lasting results for many years.
 

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