What to consider before opting for a facelift

After a certain age our skin starts to sag around cheeks chin or neck area Getting a facelift could help tighten skin and eliminate harsh lines giving you an overall more youthful appearance Facelifts can be scary especially if they look unnatural or too obviousChoosing to undergo a particular type of procedure is no small commitment and there are many things to consider before making a decisionGeeta Grewal Cosmetic Surgeon and Wellness Expert 9Muses Wellness Clinic Gurugram tells IANSlife Facelifts are ideal for addressing signs of ageing tightening excess skin lifting the corners of your mouth and removing deep creases As you age bone density decreases leaving you with thinning facial bones Skin begins to droop on your face leaving you with an aged appearance Components of your skin like collagen and elastin also start to diminish facelifts work by reshaping the bottom half of the face and lifting the skinBefore you consider a facelift you should make sure youre doing it for the right reasons A facelift will not make you look like a different person but rather it should give you a more rejuvenated and renewed appearance Being happy with the results of your facelift begins with having realistic expectations around the procedure However one should start taking good care of the skin in their early ages so that one doesnt have to go under the knifeWhat types of procedures are available and what should you expect Grewal answers Liquid Facelift The liquid facelift uses injectable known as dermal fillers along with Botox to help plump up relax and fill in the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles It can restore youthful volume to the face reduce sagging of the skin by filling it up from the inside and recontour drooping facial features or hollow eyes It is one of the latest antiaging trends in noninvasive cosmetic procedures and is touted as a less expensive and less risky alternative to a traditional facelift Soft tissue augmentation treatments last from three to 12 months Radiofrequency RF therapy Also called radiofrequency skin tightening it is a nonsurgical method of tightening your skin The procedure involves using energy waves to heat the deep layer of your skin known as dermis This heat stimulates the production of collagen Collagen is the most common protein in your body It creates the framework of your skin and gives your skin its firmness The primary benefits of RF therapy are tightening your skin and getting rid of wrinkles However RF therapy may also help fight sun damage due to its ability stimulate the production of collagen Highintensity focused ultrasound HIFU It is relatively a new cosmetic treatment for skin tightening that some consider a noninvasive and painless replacement for face lifts It uses ultrasound energy to encourage the production of collagen which results in firmer skin Several small clinical trials have found HIFU to be safe and effective for facial lifting and refining wrinkles People were able to see results in a few months after treatment without the risks associated with surgery Thread lift Thread lift procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery Thread lifts claim to tighten your skin by inserting medicalgrade thread material into your face and then pulling your skin up by tightening the thread Thread lifts are considered a lowrisk procedure with minimal recovery time but side effects of redness bruising and swellings do occur This procedure which can last till three years can be performed in about 45 minutes and if you want to you can go right back to work afterwardsAftercare and recoveryDuring surgeries discomfort bruising and painful swelling following the procedure can be mitigated through the medication prescribed by the cosmetologist The recovery time is also high In minimal invasive post care involves moisturizer and sunscreen informs the expertThese are the two important ingredients The post recovery time is also minimum to nil It has been seen that 90 per cent patients dont need antibiotics or painkillers few patients might need these medications Post care plan is shared with patients These are quick effective procedures with no downtime or no need to take off from workWhat are some potential side effects and risksGrewal says A facelift is a surgical procedure and with it there may come some issues Cosmetologists are skilled in delivering optimal results with the facelift procedure and will do everything to lessen the risk for side effects which generally happens if its done by an inexperienced doctorThough complications are infrequent some risks of facelift surgery can include Bleeding Bruises burns Pain Foreign body granuloma Infection ScarsPatients whose symptoms become severe or persistent beyond a few days should seek immediate medical attentionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday 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