| Dr. Neil T. Chen is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Facelift.
Q. What is a facelift?
A. A facelift is a surgical procedure to achieve rejuvenation of the face. This is typically done with tightening the skin, removal of fatty excess, and recontouring of the surface. The procedures can be relatively small, as in mini facelift, which can be done in one hour with minimal recovery time, or extensive, as in full facelift, which involve several layers of tissue tightening.
Q. What are the benefits of a facelift procedure?
A. A facelift is generally done to address the typical aging changes of the face, such as fatty neck, jowl, deepening of the creases of the face, etc.
Q. Are there significant risks associated with facelift surgery?
A. Depending of the type of the facelift performed, hematoma (bleeding under skin) and facial nerve injury can complicate the outcomes. That is why the training, experience and the track record of the surgeon is extremely important.
Q. Can I expect permanent results from a facelift?
A. Many people ask, "How long does the result of facelift last?" Keep in mind, however, that your face will continue to age after the facelift procedure. What we do is to "turn the clock back" a few years, typically 8-10 years for full facelift and 3-4 years for mini facelift.
Q. Is there a common technique for facelift procedures?
A. There are many different methods of facelift. I tighten both the deeper layer and the skin layer to give more longer-lasting results without too much tension at the skin layer.
Q. Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia?
A. Some surgeons do it under general anesthesia. I do the procedure under sedation. The patients will get medication to achieve relaxation without needing the breathing tube, etc. There is generally less nausea after surgery with sedation.
Q. How do I find a qualified surgeon in my area?
A. Start by checking under the listing of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgery.org) for surgeons in your area. All members of ASPS are committed to maintain board certification and maintain the highest standard of practice. Check with the state medical board for the record of the surgeons. Check their web site to get more information about their education and other training. Schedule appointments to meet the surgeons next and ask about their experience and statistic of the procedures (how many a year and how long) your are interested in. Ask to speak to references. Interview a few surgeons and make sure you are completely comfortable with your choice before proceeding with your procedure.
Q. How to contact Dr. Chen if we have further questions?
A. Visit my web site http://plasticsurgeryNM.com, email me or call 505-842-8889. Thank you. |
