According to a new study, undergoing facial cosmetic surgery to look more attractive doesn't work. It does, however, take a few years off your appearance. If your reasoning for a cosmetic procedure is to look more beautiful for others, you may want to reconsider your plans. If you want to look refreshed and reduce some of the signs of aging for yourself, cosmetic surgery is an excellent choice.
In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, dozens of men and women were shown the before and after pictures of 49 patients who underwent aesthetic facial surgery. Few of the people viewing the photos found the patients to be more attractive after surgery. When it came to guessing each patient’s actual age, however, the group's responses came to an average answer of 3 years younger. The list of responses ranged from four years older to more than nine years younger, so it stands to reason that the right surgeon will shave several years off your appearance.
When it comes to erasing the signs of aging, there are many procedures available. The facelift is one of the most popular. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 119,000 men and women underwent facelift surgery in 2012. That number put facelifts in third place in terms of the most popular facial cosmetic surgery.
• Mini Facelift. With a mini facelift (Quicklift or S Lift), an S-shaped incision is made in front of the ear and then loose skin and fatty deposits on the jawline are corrected.
• Lower Facelift. A lower facelift corrects issues in the lower face, along the jawline, under the chin, and on the neck. For the lower facelift, the incision is made from the temple to below the ear.
• MACS Lift. The MACS lift is a short scar facelift where the incision is limited to just in front of the ear and under the chin. Through these incisions, the skin and tissue are tightened on the jawline and neck.
• Deep Plane Facelift. The Deep Plane facelift goes below the muscle. The tissue and skin on the lower face is then shifted and sutured into the new location. It's more complex, but doctors and patients feel this provides the most natural looking results.
These procedures may be paired with a brow lift or eyelid surgery to reduce sagging skin, creases and wrinkles on the forehead and lower and upper eyelids, too. Fillers or fat transfer are useful in restoring volume to sunken areas of the face.
Before making an appointment for a facelift, study your surgeon’s before and after pictures. For the best results without the obvious signs of surgery, you need a skilled surgeon. Read “Telltale Signs of a Facelift” to learn what to look for when viewing patient photos. Dr. Robert Kessler is a Newport Beach plastic surgeon. To discuss facelift surgery with the doctor, call (949) 644-6544.
When it comes to erasing the signs of aging, there are many procedures available. The facelift is one of the most popular. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 119,000 men and women underwent facelift surgery in 2012. That number put facelifts in third place in terms of the most popular facial cosmetic surgery.
What a Facelift Entails
Years of exposure to environmental factors and the aging process itself can negatively impact your facial skin. Collagen levels shrink, hollows appear, and creases, fine lines, and wrinkles form. A facelift corrects some of these signs of aging. The results depend on the technique you choose. The following are a few of the available techniques in facelifting:• Mini Facelift. With a mini facelift (Quicklift or S Lift), an S-shaped incision is made in front of the ear and then loose skin and fatty deposits on the jawline are corrected.
• Lower Facelift. A lower facelift corrects issues in the lower face, along the jawline, under the chin, and on the neck. For the lower facelift, the incision is made from the temple to below the ear.
• MACS Lift. The MACS lift is a short scar facelift where the incision is limited to just in front of the ear and under the chin. Through these incisions, the skin and tissue are tightened on the jawline and neck.
• Deep Plane Facelift. The Deep Plane facelift goes below the muscle. The tissue and skin on the lower face is then shifted and sutured into the new location. It's more complex, but doctors and patients feel this provides the most natural looking results.
These procedures may be paired with a brow lift or eyelid surgery to reduce sagging skin, creases and wrinkles on the forehead and lower and upper eyelids, too. Fillers or fat transfer are useful in restoring volume to sunken areas of the face.
Before making an appointment for a facelift, study your surgeon’s before and after pictures. For the best results without the obvious signs of surgery, you need a skilled surgeon. Read “Telltale Signs of a Facelift” to learn what to look for when viewing patient photos. Dr. Robert Kessler is a Newport Beach plastic surgeon. To discuss facelift surgery with the doctor, call (949) 644-6544.
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