An Interview with Dr. David Ross on Face Lift Surgery.
Dr. David Ross is a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the doctor has answered some common questions that Bizymoms visitors have about Face Lift Surgery.
Q. Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia?
A. Facelift surgery is oftentimes performed under general anesthesia but can also be comfortably accomplished under a combination of intravenous sedation in conjunction with local anesthesia. The choice of which anesthetic to use is up to both the patient and the surgeon.
Q. How soon can I resume normal activities after my facelift?
A. One can usually look and feel well enough to return to normal routines by the 15th day after surgery and occasionally somewhat earlier. This even includes most athletic endeavors but contact sports should be avoided from 4 to 6 weeks.
Q. How do I find a qualified surgeon in my area?
A. The best way to locate a well-trained surgeon for any cosmetic surgery operation, such as a facelift, is to go online at Plasticsurgery.org the website for the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). Members of this society are extremely well trained in all aspects of cosmetic surgery and there is a tab on the website for locating a member surgeon in ones area.
Q. Who is a good candidate for facelift surgery?
A. The best candidates for a facelift are usually thin individuals with loose facial and neck skin. As well, the health of the prospective facelift patient is of utmost importance. However, as long as ones health is good ones age is not an impediment to undergoing this surgery
Q. How can we contact Dr. Ross if we have further questions?
