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Face Lift: to Restore the Youthful Look and Vigor of the Face
Author: Farzina Naznin

With the advancement of age, the skin also grows old. The first phase of oldness can be first noticed in the face. Wrinkles appear in different areas of the face. The vigor, tranquility and the serenity of the face looses its luster with the advancement of age. But the wrinkles of the face can be to a certain extent reduced through certain surgery in the face, more particularly through the process of certain cosmetic surgery. Face lift is a basic form of surgery on the basis of which the wrinkles of the face can be reduced to a certain extent. Face lift is a form of plastic surgery which is generally performed through the process of incisions which are made in different areas of the areas more particularly near the ear. This process of face lift helps in the process of firming the skin and helps the face to maintain the youthful look and vigor. Face lift thus works like wonder in dramatically maintaining the youthful look of the face.

The basic from of face lift can be performed through a medical procedure which requires local anesthesia. Besides surgical procedure of face lift, there are also certain non surgical techniques for face lift which can be performed through lasers, through radio frequency emitters and also through the process of application of certain creams which will help in the process of tightening of the skin. The medical term of face lift is "rhytidectomy." Face lift is thus a process which helps in the process of reversing the advancing age which lead in the formation of certain wrinkles in the face. It helps in eliminating the sagging and the creasing procedure of the face. Face lift thus rejuvenates the skin which helps in making the skin more firmed and tightened by way of tightening the areas of the face more particularly in the jowl areas of the face, facial skin and also in the neck skin zones which gets loosened with the advancement of the age.

Thus in whatever way the face lift is performed but the main principle which lies behind the process of face lift is to rejuvenate the youthful age and the vigor of the skin more particularly in the facial areas. Thus old age which basically is the proven age for wrinkles and for sagging of the skin, need not be a matter of much concern because the remedy of it is now in the air with the process of plastic surgery like face lift.

 

Face Lift Surgery
Author: Awinita Smith

As you get older, signs of aging appear initially in the face as wrinkles, looser skin, crow's feet, and a variety of other skin defects.

Face lifts come in a variety of flavors, but all of them seek to pick up the slack in your face's skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkling. There are plastic surgery techniques, non-surgical techniques, and some natural face lift techniques available.

A facelift will lift your sagging cheeks, smooth your jaw line, and eliminate jowling. Plastic surgery of the face will also tighten the loose skin of your neck, remove excess fat from under your chin, and correct the turkey-gobbler appearance of your neck.

Average cost of facelift in the USA including Surgeon's fee ($5,000), Anesthesiologist's fee ($1,000), Operating room fee ($1,500), and Overnight stay ($500) is $8,000.

Younger women tend to seek plastic surgery of the face which changes their basic appearance. Older women are more likely to seek plastic surgery to reverse some of the effects of aging…loose skin, jowls, extra eyelids, and wrinkles.

Women of all ages are interested in skin care, lip augmentation, permanent make-up, wrinkle treatments, chemical peels, Botox®, laser, and Thermage®. These are all minor procedures which can enhance your appearance with little down-time. Skin care can give you smoother softer brighter skin. Lip augmentation can offer you the full lips you have always wanted. Permanent make-up (when performed well) can help you get through the day looking your best all day long. Wrinkle treatments, laser, chemical peels, Botox, and Thermage are directed at smoothing your skin, tightening your skin, reducing wrinkles, of eliminating acne or spider veins.

Plastic surgery of the eyelids is effective for making puffy, baggy, tired eyes look more youthful and more awake.

Allergic reaction to anesthetic, Allergic reaction to medication, Swelling and scarring, Haematoma, Facial nerve damage is most common side effects & risks associated with facelift surgery.

The steps of a facelift surgical procedure will vary depending on the technique of the plastic surgeon that is performing this treatment and on the patient's facial structure. To learn more of the specifics of a custom facial plastic surgery, it is strongly recommended that you ask detailed questions to plastic surgeons while you are determining which plastic surgeon is most appropriate to you.

The Laserlyte Lift™ - The First True Non-Surgical Face Lift
Author: Brooke Seckel

Nearly everyone over 30 years old sees wrinkles, loose skin and other signs of facial aging staring back at them in the mirror. Many would like to have a fresher younger looking face but no one wants to have plastic surgery. In recent years technological advances such as Botox®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, and new Lasers, IPL and skin tightening machines like Thermage®, Titan®, LuxIR®, and Aluma®, have improved the plastic surgeons ability to rejuvenate the face non-surgically, but none have been able to deliver the often promised "non-surgical face-lift." The best results have achieved about a 30 % tightening of the facial skin. Dramatic results have been achieved in "wrinkle removal" when proper techniques have been applied, but true lifting or tightening of the facial skin has been modest at best

The new LaserLyte Lift™ promises to achieve a much more significant rejuvenation and lifting of the face with a new non-surgical multi-modality technique three phase procedure which not only tightens the facial skin but also removes wrinkles and other aging changes on the surface of the skin—all achieved non-surgically with minimal or no down time.

This new non-surgical high tech procedure is based on the theory that all of the skin layers must be treated and rejuvenated to accomplish true facial rejuvenation and is based on the principles of the 6-step facial rejuvenation program® outlined in my book "Save Your Face-The Revolutionary 6-Step Facial Rejuvenation Program.

The important changes in the facial skin which lead to an aged appearance occur predominantly in 3 layers-the epidermis or outer layer that you see in the mirror, and two deeper layers-the superficial and the deep dermis—the pink part of your skin you see when you scrape your knee.

As we age, the sun's UV rays, and other age related factors damage all 3 layers of the skin. We see these changes in the form of wrinkles, brown spots and dry skin-changes in the Epidermis or outer layer. However the major changes causing wrinkles and sagging skin is damage to the 2 deeper layers of the dermis.

The result of aging changes in both layers of the dermis is the loss of collagen. Collagen plumps the skin and gives the skin its tone and elasticity. When we lose collagen from the dermis the skin loses volume and becomes wrinkled-the same way a plum turns into a prune when it loses water after drying. In addition when we lose collagen we lose elasticity, the skin does not snap back when we pull on it and release it, and the skin sags.

The key to non-surgical facial rejuvenation or a non-surgical face-lift is to remove the superficial aging changes form the superficial epidermis and restore new collagen and thus volume and elasticity to both the superficial and deep layers of the dermis

Contemporary non-surgical methods such as laser, IPL, Radiofrequency (Aluma®, Thermage®), and Infrared (LuxIR®, Titan®,) energies are capable of treating the surface of the skin and the deep dermis, but do not treat the middle layer of the dermis and thus cannot achieve complete non-surgical rejuvenation or a non-surgical face-lift.

New technology has finally enabled us to treat the middle skin layer-the upper dermis and stimulate new collagen regeneration in this layer using a 1540 fractionated erbium laser made by Palomar, with minimal or no down time. Thus we are now able to treat all three skin layers affected by aging, removing surface irregularities such as wrinkles, brown spots, and dry skin, and restoring collagen and thus plumping volume and elasticity to the middle and deep skin layers.

Thus we can achieve a true non-surgical facial rejuvenation or non-surgical face-lift for the first time addressing all three layers of the aged skin.

This procedure is called the LaserLyte Lift™ because Laser and other forms of light (lyte) energy are used to treat the three skin layers. The procedure takes time, as it requires multiple treatments scheduled several weeks apart over a time course of several months. However the results are striking-you can see them and believe them—you don't have to try to convince yourself that they are there as you have with so many "miracle wrinkle cures" you have tried in the past.

The LaserLyte Lift™ involves three treatment protocols or phases.

Phase I begins with the important first 2 steps of the 6-step program®, deep exfoliation and stimulation of new collagen growth near the surface of the skin. This phase removes wrinkles, brown spots and restores the skins shiny glow. This is the LaserLyte Peel® achieved with the Lumenis Active Fx laser. This peel is performed with a topical skin anesthetic, takes 25 minutes, and leaves you pink for 4-5 days. Some people only need one peel others may need 2 or 3.These peels are scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.

Phase II-which is painless and involves no down time begins about 4weeks after your first LaserLyte Peel and is the start of your skin tightening regimen through stimulation of new collagen growth in the deep dermal layer by the application of Infrared or other energy which penetrates through the epidermis and superficial dermis to the deep dermis, to restore collagen and elasticity and tighten the facial skin. Treatments are spaced 4 weeks apart and at least 4 sessions are required.

The start of Phase III, mid dermal collagen stimulation, which involves no pain and minimal pinkness for a few hours only, using the 1540 or similar effective wavelength starts at a variable timetable depending on how many LaserLyte Peels you need. If you only need one peel Phase 3 can begin as early as 2-3 months and be alternated with Phase 2 at 2-week intervals. If you need 3 LaserLyte Peels then Phase 3 will not begin until 5-6 months.

While the LaserLyte Lift™ takes time it is the only method of facial rejuvenation to actively treat all three layers of the skin and thus the only method to achieve effective facial rejuvenation non-surgically. In fact, the LaserLyte Lift™ achieves more thorough facial rejuvenation than a surgical face-lift. A surgical face-lift only tightens the skin, after a surgical face-lift you have tight "old" skin. The LaserLyte Lift™ renews and rejuvenates all three skin layers, thus when you are finished your face truly looks younger, and remember, you are avoiding surgery and its dangers and discomfort. More importantly you are achieving true facial rejuvenation with wrinkle removal and new collagen, which plumps and tightens your skin to a truly youthful appearance.

As technology advances we undoubtedly will be able to achieve results is less time. However at present the LaserLyte Lift is the only method for rejuvenation of all three skin layers and it takes several months to achieve a good result.

For some people with very severe aging plastic surgery will be the best option, either in the form of a face-lift or laser resurfacing or both.

But for the vast majority of my patients who I see daily in my practice the LaserLyte Lift™ is an excellent way to achieve true facial rejuvenation without surgery a real "non-surgical" face-lift, with results you can see. No face cream, diet, laser, IPL, or other technology alone can achieve as good a result.

If you start before you have severe aging changes you will likely never need to have a face-lift.

The Short-Scar Face Lift
Author: Nicolet

When going under the knife for anti-aging facial surgery, there are two separate issues to consider - skin quality and excess skin quantity.

While the quality of the skin can be assisted to some extent (reports vary as to how much) with non-invasive treatments such as skin products, laser and botox, excesses of loose skin coupled with gravitational aging conditions such as sagging jowls do require surgery.

Instead of going for 'the works' as in a full face lift, many patients today are opting for short scar options (known as 'ponytail friendly' as the scarring is not obvious even when the patient wears their hair pulled back afterwards).

A well-known New York plastic surgeon says in regard to the mini-face lift procedure, "Aside from the shorter scar, there's no wind-tunnel look because we work on the deeper layers and reposition the fat and muscles, so the result is more natural."

Another less-invasive option is the 'mid-face lift'. However it is not recommended because it is often done through lower-eyelid incisions and can cause a noticeable, unwanted change in eye shape.

So what is the short-scar face lift?

The surgeon makes incisions at the hairline and around the ears and vertically lifts the fat, muscles and skin. The result is elevation of the skin and support of both skin and underlying tissue and muscles, especially in the mid face and jowls areas.

The procedure is usually done under local anaesthetic and is not longer than 90 minutes. You can expect some discomfort for the first day, which can be alleviated with painkillers.

Apart from a little bruising and swelling, the procedure has many advantages over the full face lift.

If you are considering facial cosmetic enhancement discuss this method with your surgeon as a possible solution to your needs. Also do thorough research beforehand.

 

Rhytidectomy (Face Lift)
By Michael Russell

The patient's face should be elevated to determine which areas are most wrinkled, sagging and unattractive. The procedure may then include a forehead lift, cheek lift or neck lift. Any excess fat in the neck can be removed at the same time, by either suction or scissors. The level of dissection may be as deep as the facial bones. The surgeon must have a complete knowledge of the branches of the facial nerves because inadvertent section would result in paralysis of the part supplied by this nerve.

While the surgery can be accomplished under local anesthesia with adequate preoperative sedation, some surgeons prefer to use supplemental intravenous or inhalation anesthesia as well. If that is the case, there should be an anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist in charge of the patient.

If the forehead lift is to be included, the incision extends across the top of the head from ear to ear in the shape of a crown; hence, the procedure's other name, coronal lift. Some surgeons prefer to make the incision just below the hairline, especially in a very high forehead, because this part of the forehead is raised during the operation. Many people have deep frown lines between the eyebrows. For this reason, the muscles between the eyebrows are cut and a portion removed. The coronal lift is designed to accomplish four things: elevation of the eyebrows, removal of deep wrinkle lines across the forehead, improvement of crow's feet and removal of deep creases between the eyebrows.

The incisions vary according to each surgeon's preference. Some think that they get a better or longer lasting correction of the sag if the tissue overlying the parotid (mumps gland) and adjacent muscles is elevated and firmly sutured there, the excess being cut away or sutured behind the ear.

On completion of the surgery, some surgeons insert drains under the skin, which are attached to a gentle suction reservoir. Blood and serum are removed, leaving less bruising and less postoperative swelling. Some surgeons do not apply any dressings, while others use an around-the-head occlusive dressing.

Postoperatively there is some pain, especially in the muscles at the sides of the neck. It should be treated with some form of light narcotic. Each surgeon has a particular timetable for suture and bandage removal. The patient should plan on three weeks for recovery to the point of no bruising or swelling.

Of all the possible postoperative complications, the most common one is the formation of a hematoma (a swelling containing blood). This is most likely to occur in individuals who have untreated hypertension or uncorrected blood clotting factors and those who are taking aspirin who smoke. A large hematoma may lead to loss of tissue and infection. Smaller hematomas result in the development of heavier scar tissue, which may appear as a dimple or a lump that can take up to six months to soften. Other complications involve injury to nerves and changes in pigmentation. Loss of skin sensitivity may occur but gradually diminishes.

 

Fundamentals of Cosmetic Surgery: What You Should Know About Facelifts Surgery
By Nathalie Fiset

If you are considering having a facelift, you have to know what you're getting yourself into. A cosmetic facelift surgery is no joke. It must be taken seriously. A facelift, scientifically known as rhyidectomy, is an operation which lifts the facial skin and its issues with the muscles underneath in order to make the face smoother and tighter.

As we grow older, the muscles on our faces slag off and the skin becomes looser and less elastic. Folds and lines become visible. A facelift reduces the wrinkles and saggy skin. Plus, it gives off a youthful and more vibrant appearance. The procedure is either a full facelift or done on the whole face. Sometimes it is just conducted within a specific area like the lower face, neck or brow.

Face lifts last for seven to ten years. Best results are with people who are able to maintain their ideal and stable body weight. This is because their skin can adjust well with elasticity and their bones have nice structure. For the older people, those who spend much time under the sun, the effects of face lift last a shorter time.

If you are not keen on the idea of having a face lift, there are other alternatives. These are: - Resurfacing techniques that reduce wrinkles.
- Tissue augmentation that plumps out the wrinkles
- Anti-wrinkle injections or botox
- Creams, beauty treatments and gels with an advertisement claiming that these tighten the user's skin.
However, if facelifts is the way to go, here are the important points you have to know about the facelifts surgery procedure.

Before the facelift, the surgeon discusses how you can prepare for the operation. You will have to give up smoking. Smoking heightens the risk of infection. It also slows down healing of wounds. It also increases the blood clots in the legs. You will also be asked to stop taking medicines like anti-inflammatory prescriptions and aspirins two weeks prior the operation. If you do not stop, this can heighten the risk of bleeding.

Before you go through the operation, talk to your surgeon about it. Make sure that they ask you to sign a consent form. When you do, this means that you comprehend the benefits, risks and alternatives to the whole operation. It also means that you gave them the go signal for the surgery. The surgeon will then examine your face by taking a photograph before the surgery. This will be compared to the after-results. If you are to be given anesthesia, you will be asked to not eat or drink six hours beforehand. But there are some anesthetists who lets you sip water once in a while two hours before the procedure.

The operation lasts for about three to four hours. After the procedure, the patient is required to stay in the hospital for a night or two. There are various facelift techniques. Let your surgeon explain each choice that is appropriate for you.

First and foremost, in the typical facelift, when the anesthesia kicks in, the surgeon cuts around the headline and past the ears. The cuts are also made under the chin, that is if you prefer to lift up your sagging jaw. Skin is then carefully separated from the muscles located underneath the face. The excess fat is removed and the muscles are tightened. This lifts up and pulls back the skin. Excess skin is trimmed off. Afterwards, it is stitched back to where the cut was originally made.

Your face is wrapped tightly in bandages at the end of the entire procedure. The bandages may run beneath your chin, around the ears or even on op off your head. These are usually taken off after a day or two. Stitches are removed when five to ten days have gone by. You can ask for painkillers when anesthesia wears off. Before you are discharged, your surgeon or your nurse will advise you on how to care for your face. This includes bathing and hygiene.

You can apply a cold compress like an ice bag or bag of frozen food wrapped in a towel to lessen the bruising and swelling. Never apply the ice directly to the skin because this will result to ice burn.

Here are the points to remember when you are recovering from a cosmetic surgery. - You must keep your head elevated for two days in order to reduce the swelling
- Do not bend or strain yourself too much
- As much as you love these places, do not go to massage parlors or saunas for two weeks at least
- Do not stay under the sun for too long for the next couple of weeks.

Do not rush yourself when deciding whether you'll get a cosmetic operation or not. Discuss it with your doctor who can recommend credible surgeons. Most importantly, do the procedure because you yourself want to, not because you feel like you have to please people. The need and want for cosmetic facelift surgery must start from within and not from surrounding influences.

 

Facelift Costs – The Secret of Reducing The Cost By 70% Instantly!
By Sacha Tarkovsky

Many people would love to have a facelift ( Rhytidectomy) but cannot afford the cost of around $10 – 15,000, however informed patients are getting face lift costs reduced to as little $3,000!

How are they doing it? The answer is quite simple they..

They take advantage of medical tourism to reduce face lift costs. Medical tourism is simply where patients seek cheaper treatment abroad, in comparison to their country of residence.

Many Americans and Europeans are flocking to India, the leader in the medical tourism industry, to reduce face lift costs and the expense of a huge variety of other cosmetic surgery treatments such as:

Liposuction, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery and many more all at up to 70% less than in the US or Europe.

World class treatments

Not only do they get reduced costs patients get treatments on par with any in the world, the chance to enjoy a holiday and have money left over!

No wonder the Indian medical tourism industry is worth billions of dollars and is growing at 30% per annum.

If you think about it reducing face lift costs abroad makes total sense:

It’s a quick, simple operation and patients can leave hospital then relax in beautiful surroundings and take in the sites, wildlife and spectacular scenery.

Facelifts are quick and simple operations

Rhytidectomy or a face lift, is an operation to smooth out wrinkles and lift sagging skin on a face which is showing signs of aging.

The face lift is achieved by lifting the skin off the face and removing the excess and tightening the facial muscles to produce a smoother, firmer appearance to the skin.

Then the skin stitched back together within the hairline or behind the ears, so that the incisions are hidden.

There are several types of face lift including a full face lift, to others which lift only the brow, lower face or neck on an individual basis.

It can take several months for the scarring to disappear completely, but this can be reduced by other surgical techniques such as endoscopic surgery and Minimal Access Cranial Suspension (MACS)

Hospital stay is usually 1 to 2 nights as an inpatient.

Cosmetic surgery costs in Europe and the US remain expensive and this is a niche that India is exploiting.

India enjoys a firm reputation as a medical tourist destination with great facilities and the expertise of Indian doctors, which is acknowledged worldwide.

So, if you have never thought of reducing your face lift costs in this way and combining your operation with a trip to the beautiful beaches of Goa, or the Taj Mahal, then you should!

Not only will enjoy low face lift costs, you will have enough to pay for your holiday and have some money left over.
For more on medical tourism

Including details on how to reduce face lift costs as well as savings on a wide variety of medical treatments via medical tourism packages to India contact:

http://www.meddetour.com