A cosmetic face lift is beneficial to people aged from around 40 yrs and is recommended for those who have sagging and loosening skin on the face. The age limit is usually around 70 to 75 years, but ultimately this should be determined by the health of the client who may need such a surgical procedure, as it is performed in a hospital or clinic under general anaesthesia.

As we get along in the years, the effects of gravity, too much exposure to the sun and the stress encountered in our daily lives become evident on our faces and necks. Unsightly wrinkles begin to form between our noses, corners of our eyes and mouths, our jaw lines become slack, and ugly folds and fat deposits appear around our necks.

Depending on the type of, and the extent of treatment we may require, having cosmetic face lift surgery can and will put the spunk back into our lives, boost our self confidence, and improve our self esteem

The procedure has been improved upon over the years, so going under the surgeons knife is getting more popular and is nothing really to be afraid of these days, that is, assuming the health status of the intending patient is great.

THE VARIOUS TYPES OF A COSMETIC FACE LIFT

MINI FACE LIFT

There are younger people both male and female who have a little problem with a particular feature of their face, and all they may require is a little correction here or there. This form of cosmetic surgery is all they need. There may be need for some adjustment along the jaw line or cheek. Their earlobes may be funny and makes them self conscious. This type of procedure is for them. On the other hand, a few clients might have undergone a standard facelift,  but now their skin needs to be tightened again due to the sagginess. The mini face lift is ideal for them too. Though this procedure has limited results, it however has a shorter recovery period and smaller incisions which heal easier and faster.

THE S-LIFT

If one has minor facial and neck skin sagginess, this process is ideal. A variant of the mini face lift, this form of surgical cosmetic face lift involves an incision made above the ear, coming down to the earlobe and continuing behind the ear.

THE THREAD LIFT

This is a non-invasive facial procedure (non surgical) and involves placing barbed sutures passed through the skin of the cheeks. Though not a replacement for a standard face lift, but its ideal if all required is a minor correction. Being a non invasive procedure, its benefits are limited  and does not last that long. So people who want a dramatic change should not opt for this because they may come out feeling a bit disappointed with the results of this form of cosmetic face lift.

MID FACE LIFT

Great for the creases coming from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth (naso-labial folds), or for those with sagging cheeks. The area worked upon is the cheekbone part and the upper lip, helping to improve this area. The incision which is not too long, is made in the temporal hairline . If you feel you've lost the youthful plump of the cheeks due to aging, this procedure is good for you.

FULL FACE LIFT

As the name implies, a full or standard cosmetic face lift  can 'set back the hands of time' by removing  excess facial skin from the neck, chin and cheek areas under general anaesthetic. Good only for those in the age bracket of 40 to 70 years (sometimes up to the 80's), it involves a more major approach to rhytidectomy. Due to the noticeable signs of aging, which begins early for some in their 40's, this procedure involves the cosmetic surgeon make an incision which starts from the hair in the temple area down the curves in front of the ear, round the earlobe and up the back of the ear and then curving gently back into the hair again. It may be necessary to add an incision under the chin as well. This helps the skin and deep tissues  to be  remodelled and re-draped. Incisions are well hidden around the ears and the hairline, and these cuts heal well and fade usually between 3 to 6 months.

Surgery for a cosmetic face lift can take between 2 to 5 hours, and it is required to stay in the hospital or clinic for the operation for a few days, depending on the type and extent of the procedure undertaken.

After surgery, there is a regular check up which is mandatory and these check ups are usually free, or will have been included in your bill. Stitches can be removed between 2 or 3 weeks after the surgical procedure.

Facelift scars takes months to fully heal,  while gradually  becoming smoother and the colour gently returning to normal. Before the final healing process takes place, any scarring will be hidden within the hair and behind the ears.

After your successful surgical operation to attain a youthful look, you will see a wonderful and dramatic difference to the face and neck area.

You'll have achieved knocking off at least 12 to 15 years off your aging face and your total look.

However you must remember that the aging process will continue unhindered and in another 15 years, depending on the age the first surgery was performed, you have the option to have another cosmetic face lift, without any fear.

Go ahead, be bold and daring by bringing back your youthful appearance with safe cosmetic face lift surgery.

It'll do you wonders, and you'll be glad you did.

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