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Rhytidectomy
(FACELIFT)
Procedure
Improve sagging facial skin and wrinkles, and loose neck skin by removing
excess fat and tightening the muscles. There will be discreet incisions made in
the hidden contour of your ear, which will extend around the earlobe and back
into the hairline. In some cases the deeper tissues may be repositioned to
gain a more youthful contour of the face. Also, a small incision beneath the
chin will permit the removal of fatty tissue, which will result in a smoother
structure of the neck. Following surgery your scars are usually inconspicuous
due to their locations in natural skin liner and creases and concealed by
your hair and at times by make-up.
Length of Procedure
This procedure will take several hours.
Type of Anesthesia
Preferably this procedure is done under local anesthesia with sedation and
occasionally done under general anesthesia.
Side Effects
There will be temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of the
skin. You may also experience dry skin and a tight feeling of the skin.
Generally, the greatest amount of swelling will occur within the first 24 to
48 hours after surgery. Most of the bruising you will experience will
disappear within two weeks. The numbness of the skin may be present for
several weeks and in some cases longer. In some cases, men will need to shave
behind the ears, where bread-growing skin was repositioned.
Risks
Fortunately, significant complications from this procedure are infrequent,
and thousands of people undergo this procedure with no complications.
However, anyone that is considering this procedure should be aware of the
benefits and risks. The potential complications of this surgery are best
discussed on a personal basis with your surgeon. Though some complications
that may be discussed are injury to the nerves that control facial muscles,
poor healing, excessive scarring, asymmetry or change in hairline. It is
recommended that your write any questions down before consulting will your
surgeon, so all questions can be answered in detail.
Recovery
In some cases depending on your type of work, you may return in 10 to 14
days. Strenuous activities may be resumed after two weeks or more. You must
limit your exposure to sun for several months. After a week or in some cases
longer you will be permitted to wear makeup, which will help conceal any
discoloration. Your stitches will be removed after 4 to 14 days.
Reading about your prospective procedure is your first step in gathering
information. Once you have decided that the procedure is right for you, a
personal consultation is available for your convenience with Dr. H.A. Najafi.
This will give you a more detailed explanation of your prospective procedure
and answer any questions or concerns you have regarding your surgery. Click
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