The face-lift operation aims to tighten the skin of the face and the tissues beneath it in order to reduce the appearance of signs that indicate aging, such as: wrinkles, skin folds, highlighting the jaw line and cheeks, and removing excess fat under the chin, and it is performed for cosmetic purposes only for women who aspire to appear With a more youthful look. Uncle risks
Surgical night
Facelift surgery is associated with many risks, such as the following
infection in the wound
bleeding.
Scars at the incision site.
A severe in blood pressure.
Damage to the facial nerve.
facial swelling
prior to the operation
Before performing a face-lift operation, the doctor conducts a pre-consultation session with the person to ensure that the patient does not have any diseases that may prevent him from performing the operation, and also clarifies the reasons that prompted him to perform it.
Some tests are performed as needed, such as: a complete blood count, a blood chemistry test, and sometimes a prior chest X-ray and electrocardiogram (ECG) are performed in older people.
The doctor should be consulted about the medications that should be stopped before the operation, and it is forbidden to drink alcohol for 48 hours before the operation, and to fast completely for 8 hours before the operation.
during the procedure
A face-lift can be performed in several surgical methods, according to the experience of the surgeon, the amount of muscle and fat in the person, in addition to the thickness and nature of the skin, in the following details:
The area is cleared.
An incision is made in the skin in the lower chin area, often on the jawline, to remove the skin in the neck and then lift it up, exposing the underlying muscle tissue.
The surgeon tightens the muscle, then removes the remaining skin and fat and puts the skin back in its new location.
Other incisions are usually made in the front and back of the ears, and the same process is repeated in each area individually, according to the amount of skin present and the degree of tightening required, and the process usually takes about 2-3.5 hours.
When the operation is over, the face is covered with an elastic bandage, and the surgeon sometimes leaves a drainage tube or several tubes to drain the remaining fluid and blood from the tissues.
Post-operation
The patient is usually kept in the hospital for 24 hours after a facelift To ensure the stability of his condition, he should also refrain from stretching or bending the neck, and the use of facial muscles in the first days after the operation.
The elastic bandage is removed within several days, and bleeding and swelling may occur under the skin, but it usually goes away within two weeks, and the patient takes about 10 days to recover, and there is no need to remove the sutures, as they are absorbed naturally.
There is an influence of many factors on the results of a facelift, which include the patient’s age, skin thickness, skin type, and its elasticity. The pace of recovery varies from person to person, and the final result of a facelift is often seen after several weeks and even months of the operation.
