| Dr. Mark Schusterman, 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 procedure to tighten the skin of the face and neck, smoothing the jaw line and restroring a youthful appearance to the neck and face.
Q. What are the benefits of a facelift procedure?
A. The benefits are long lasting improvement to the facial contours.
Q. Are there significant risks associated with facelift surgery?
A. The risks associated with any surgery are more to do with the patients overall health than the procedure itself. In general, a facelift is a very safe procedure.
Q. Can one expect permanent results from a facelift?
A. Yes the results are permanent but your face will continue to age, for instance, usually a facelift takes 10 years off your appearance. You will continue to age but look 10 years younger than your age.
Q. Is there a common technique for facelift procedures?
A. No, facelift procedures vary widely depending on the surgeon and their training. Only the very best surgeons offer the advanced techniques of lifting the deep tissues as well as the skin.
Q. Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia?
A. Because of advances in the safety of general anesthesia, most facelifts are now performed under general anesthesia.
Q. How long before one can resume normal activities after my facelift?
A. About 2 weeks, but every patient is different.
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