| face
lift overview
|
| introduction
to face lift surgery |
a
face lift removes excess skin and repositions fat
and muscle to reduce jowls and smooth the jawline
for a more youthful appearance |
| variations
and techniques for face lift surgery |
subcutaneous, SMAS, s-lift, weekend facelift, mini
lift, suture suspension lift (feather lift), deep
plane, subperiosteal facelift, composite face lift,
tumescent facelift, mid face lift |
| incision
placement & surgery details; preparing for surgery |
standard
incision is in hairline at temple, inside opening
of ear, under and behind ear; several variations
exist |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
| length
of face lift surgery |
2
to 6 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild |
| what
to expect after facelift surgery |
areas
of numbness, swelling, bruising, tightness; back
to work in 2 to 4 weeks |
| risks
of face lift surgery |
hair loss, scarring, nerve damage, infection, asymmetry,
blood or fluid collection, skin sloughing |
| often
combined with... |
neck
lift, brow
lift, eyelid
surgery, chemical
peel, laser
resurfacing |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$3000
to $20,000 |
| duration
of results |
results
may last 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for face lift surgery |
face
lift surgery is considered cosmetic, and insurance
does not apply; rarely, a facelift may treat facial
asymmetry from nerve disorders or injury |
