Facial Cosmetic Surgery - Is it For You?

Plastic surgery used to be performed to correct physical deformities or defects caused by disease and injury or at birth. Presently, facial plastic surgery is used more to correct the signs of aging through the tightening of loosened skin in the face and neck.

Aesthetic facial plastic surgery is called a facelift or rhytidectomy and endows a patient with a more youthful glow. Smaller needs are provided by a mini face lift cosmetic surgery where smaller incisions are best suited. The most common facial plastic surgery procedures are: a face lift, eye lift and neck lift.

Plastic neck surgery

A neck lift is performed by a plastic face surgeon on the neck area when signs of aging begin to show or after a drastic weight loss. For this condition, this will work best when done in combination with liposuction. The liposuction will remove the extra fat, cervicoplasty will remove the excess skin and platysmaplasty will then result in tightening of the neck muscles.

Laser neck surgery

Laser devices can also be used to correct the loose skin in the neck area, correct the appearance of jowls and horizontal bands, at the same time, tighten the neck muscles. In the laser procedure, the skin's outer layers are also removed, revealing smoother, younger-looking skin in the neck. These results are the same as the traditional facial cosmetic surgery.

Laser neck surgery is ideal for patients with good facial bone structure, but not if the neck's elasticity has disappeared. Here, the doctor would place the patient under local anesthetics and a mild sedative.

Common procedures with or besides aesthetic facial surgery

Besides facial cosmetic surgery, the following procedures can also be performed:

o Cheekbone implants
o Chin surgery
o Ear surgery
o Eyelid surgery
o Forehead/Brow lift
o Lip enhancement
o Nasal reconstruction

These non-invasive procedures can be done simultaneous with or aside from the traditional facial surgery:

o Botox injections
o Chemical peels
o Dermabrasion
o Injectable fillers

Facial plastic surgery is a wonderful perk-up for self-esteem by giving a young-looking appearance. Before deciding, it would be best for you to go over possible risks and complications and other requirements with the facial cosmetic surgeon.