A facelift is a plastic surgery to
remove facial wrinkles, sagging skin, fat deposits and other visible sign of aging to look younger. The aging face loses elasticity along with the muscle tone. There are various procedures that may be necessary to get the best look back. The procedures could be enlisted as
necklift, blepharoplasty, liposuction, autologous fat injection, removal of cheek fat pad, forehead lift, browlift, chemical or laser peel, and malar (cheek), submalar or chin implants.
Planning a facelift procedure -
The facelift procedure involves both doctor and patient planning. It depends on the
Type of facelift Type of anesthesia Location of the incisions Closure of incision Procedures, if any, should be combined with the facelift
Ideal candidate for facelift surgery :
The right candidate for face lift are those who :
Have good Skin elasticity
Have Strong bone structure
Realistic expectation
Good overall health
Loose skin on the face or neck
Are generally between age group of 40 to 70 years
