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The Facelift
As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.
A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can't stop the aging process, but what it can do is improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of the face and neck. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
Faces, like so much of our bodies, are very individual and each rhytidectomy is equally as individual. While this site can give you basic information, we encourage you to schedule a professional consultation where you can have all of your questions answered and Dr. Jain can take into consideration all of your uniqueness and individual goals so you can start your journey towards the results you desire.
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties.
A facelift can make you look younger, fresher, and it may enhance your self- confidence in the process. It cannot give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with us during your consultation.
The chances are excellent that you'll be happy with your facelift,-especially if you realize that the results may not be immediately apparent. Even after the swelling and bruises are gone, the hair around your temples may be thin and your skin may feel dry and rough for several months.
Having a facelift does not stop the clock. The effects of a facelift are long-lasting; years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a facelift at all.
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