Facelift is a surgical procedure normally carried out to improve the appearance of saggy facial skin and wrinkles. This procedure is normally done for men and women to give an older face a rejuvenated youthful look. The extensive surgery can correct areas of the face that show aging which include the cheek area, lower eye and corner of the mouth. Dr. Bloch from www.bodybybloch.com is among the leading facelift Chicago doctors who can help you get the surgery if you live in the area.
Preparing for facelift surgery
Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:
- Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
- Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
- Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
- Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding
Special instructions you receive will cover:
- What to do on the night before and morning of surgery
- The use of anesthesia during your face lift
- Post-operative care and follow-up
Your plastic surgeon will also discuss where your procedure will be performed. A facelift may be performed in an accredited office-based surgical center, outpatient or ambulatory surgical center, or a hospital.
You’ll need help
If your facelift is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
How is facelift done?
A facelift can take several hours. Normally, general anesthesia or intravenous sedation is given before the surgery starts to numb your skin throughout the operation. In a traditional facelift, your facelift Chicago surgeon will start by making an extensive incision from your temple area and along the hairline to the front of your ear. The skin will naturally crease in these areas after surgery and the scar will not show. Shorter incisions can also be made on the temple area near the ear for a limited facelift. The cut skin is then raised and the tissues and muscles below are tightened with sutures and stitches. Still in the process, your doctor may remove any excess fat and skin. Drainage pipes are placed behind your ear to remove excess fluid. Next, raised skin is redraped in place and sutures are used to close the incision.
Risks
Problems that may be caused by having a face-lift include:
- Reactions to the anesthesia.
- Bleeding under the skin.
- Infection.
- Damage to the nerves that supply the muscles of the face. This can cause paralysis or spasm in the face, but the effects are usually temporary.
- Numbness (in areas of your face) that may last 6 months to a year.
- Hair loss (alopecia).
- Tissue loss.
- Scarring.
- Blood clots in large veins traveling up to the heart and lungs (pulmonary embolism). This is not common.
As with all cosmetic procedures, there is also the risk that the results will not be what you expected. But an experienced plastic surgeon can usually give you a very clear idea of what to expect after surgery.
Recovering from facelift
After a facelift surgery, your cosmetic surgeon will bandage your face for quick healing. Pain relieving medications and antibiotics will be prescribed. To control swelling, cold compresses will be recommended. You will also be advised to sleep with your head elevated. The bandages and the drainage tubes will be removed after two days. Stitches are normally removed after 5 to 10 days. Dr Bloch will discourage some habits like smoking for about 2 to 4 weeks prior to surgery and after surgery; smoking delays healing of the incision wounds because it causes skin death. After 2 or 3 weeks, you can return to your normal activities but facial numbness can last for some months. It is however important to get to your facelift Chicago surgeon if any complications arise. Note that a facelift will not stop the aging clock but the good results can be prolonged by healthy eating and putting a stop to excessive alcohol intake and smoking.
To book a appointment call Body by Bloch at 1-847-432-0840 or go to http://www.bodybybloch.com/procedure/surgical/face/facelift-chicago
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