Face Lift
Nowadays the term “face lift” is used to refer to a number of non-surgical procedures leading to a good deal of confusion amongst patients. A face lift operation will tighten the cheeks, jawline and neck. Here is a list of what you can and cannot expect from a face lift.
A face lift does:
- tighten and streamline the neck and lower face
- make the face look more youthful
- require an incision both in front of and behind the ear
- often include liposuction to reduce fullness in the neck and jowl area
- take several weeks before sutures are all removed and bruising has faded
- require careful decision making - it is not a small operation
A face lift does not:
- improve the eyelids or forehead unless combined with surgery specific to these areas
- remove skin imperfections caused by sun damage
- allow a patient to return to normal activity immediately
More information about facelift surgery |
