A facelift is a popular cosmetic procedure for men and women ages 40 to 60. This surgery can make your face look younger, tighter and refreshed.

Your face lets the rest of the world know when you are happy, sad, confused, delighted or excited. Likewise, your face can also show the world that you have aged, as the skin starts to thin and sag, wrinkles and creases appear in larger numbers, and both sun and age spots dot your once beautiful complexion. A facelift, then, can reverse signs of aging by tightening and literally lifting the skin to create a natural but younger looking face. Also known as a rhytidectomy, facelift surgery is particularly popular with men and women in their 40s through 60s, although it can be performed on both younger and older adults.

In particular, a facelift can address issues such as sagging skin on the cheeks or neck, very deep wrinkles and lines and other issues that make the skin look less than vibrant. Facelifts can also be part of an entire personal makeover and can be combined with other cosmetic surgical procedures, depending on the individual’s goals, budget and interests.

With improvements that make the surgery and recovery easier and create a more natural-looking face, facelifts offer very impressive results – you still look like you, just a better or brighter version. Prior to a facelift, patients should meet with a licensed, board-certified cosmetic surgeon who is very experienced in performing facelifts, among other cosmetic surgeries. This is the time to discuss your unique interests and needs and get all of your questions answered. Likewise, the surgeon will give you some pre-surgery instructions which you must follow carefully to ensure a good procedure and healthy recovery period.

During the surgery itself, your cosmetic surgeon will be careful to make the incisions around your ears, where they can easily be hidden by both hair and make-up. Then he or she will lift and tighten the skin and tissue, likely removing some extra skin as well. The length of the surgery varies based on the extent of it and whether it is combined with other procedures.

After the procedure, you will need to give yourself ample time to rest and recover. You will probably have some bruising, swelling and mild pain as well as a sensation of tightness in the face, all of which will diminish with time and pain medications. Your stitches will come out in about a week or so, and you will have to be patient about resuming your regular activities. The final results of the facelift are usually visible in two or three months. Again, it is critical to consult with your surgeon about any concerns or questions that you have.

All in all, a facelift can lift much more than just your face – it can also boost your spirits, your self-confidence and even your overall energy level. A facelift can help you to look younger and more vital, and let the rest of the world know that you are very young at heart

Author Bio: CosmetiCare is a professional plastic surgery center and medical spa with locations in Newport Beach andLong Beach, California. For more information on Face Lifts in Orange County visit www.cosmeticare.com and view procedure descriptions and before and after photos of actual patients.

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