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What is a Face Lift?
The unavoidable aging process and gravity will make us look older from descending facial tissue. A face lift procedure is performed to pull back the descended tissue diminishing wrinkles giving patients a more youthful look.
How is it done?
A face lift can take several hours and every surgeon performs the procedure in their own way. The incisions are started above the hair line at the temples, extend in the natural line in front of the ear, and continue behind the ear lobe to the lower scalp. A small incision is made under the chin, if the neck needs work. The skin is separated from the fat and muscle below. Fat is removed from around the neck and chin to improve contour. Then the underlying muscle is tightened, the skin is pulled back and excess skin is removed.
Why is it done?
To return and secure the underlying tissue to the appropriate location giving a younger and natural look and long lasting result.
Risks & Possible complication
Any surgery carries a certain risk for post operative complications, but when the procedure is done by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon it will greatly minimize these risks. Some complications that can occur are; infections, slow or improper healing of wounds and injury to nerves and facial muscles.
Alternatives
Chemical peel and laser may improve the skin quality up to only to a limited level. The descending facial/neck tissue normally requires surgical intervention in order to get better visible results.
Candidates
People of general good health with sagging of facial tissue usually aged over 40 years.
Pre-procedure investigation.
All candidates are screened to assure that each individual is in good general health of prior to surgery. A routine Blood test is also performed. At time an EKG or Chest x-ray might be needed depending on current medical conditions or past medial histories.
Duration of hospitalization: Usually one over night hospital stay.
Fit to fly (after operation): Usually 7-10 days after surgery.
Key issues:
Select a well trained experienced cosmetic surgeon will board certification. Carefully consider the pros and cons. Do take advice from a qualified plastic surgeon before making a decision to undergo this procedure.
Cutting edge at Bangkok Hospital:
- We have a group of experienced and board certified surgeons in this field
- Excellent post operative care
- Internationally accredited facility ensuring world class standards
Surgeons:
Plastic surgeons at Bangkok Hospital:
- Dr. Suchart Sudjaritrukse
- Dr. Worawat Suwanaruy
- Dr. Jaturong Ninnagara
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