COSMETIC PROCEDURE: Facelift - Making the Face More Youthful

Some of the most visible signs of aging first appear on the face. Although the changes appear gradually, there may come a day when you look in the mirror and decide that the face you see doesn't reflect the way you feel about yourself. If you'd like to look as good as you feel, a facelift can help. Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift smoothes the loose skin on your face and neck, tightens underlying tissues and removes excess fat. As a result, your face will appear firmer and fresher.

Facelifts are most commonly performed on patients in the 40-60 age range. However, the procedure can produce good results for people in their 60s, 70s and 80s as well. You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you have any of the following types of conditions:

• A deep line that runs from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth
• Loss of a well-defined jawline
• Deep wrinkles in the cheeks and sagging skin near the cheekbones
• Loose skin, wrinkles, or excess fatty tissue in the neck.

Facelift surgery needs to be approached with extra caution if you have any of the following medical conditions:

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Blood-clotting problems
• The tendency to form excessive scars.

A personal consultation is the first step for every patient considering a facelift. During this meeting, Dr. Almonte will assess your physical and emotional health and discuss your specific cosmetic goals for surgery.

You should arrive at the consultation prepared to provide complete information about:

• Previous surgeries
• Past and present medical conditions
• Treatments you have received
• Medications that you are taking, including nutritional supplements and herbal remedies.

If you are overweight and have a realistic desire to lose more that 15 pounds, your weight loss could affect your results. It's important to discuss these plans with Dr. Almonte.

During your physical evaluation, Dr. Almonte will assess your bone structure and the underlying tissues of the face. The thickness, texture and elasticity of your skin and the severity of the wrinkles and folds will also be considered. Your hairline will be examined to determine where incisions can be discreetly placed. All of these factors will be considered in developing your surgical plan.

Dr. Almonte may explain additional procedures that can be performed along with a facelift to meet your appearance goals. For example, a facelift is frequently combined with:

• A forehead lift, to correct lines or furrows in the brow
• Eyelid surgery, to eliminate drooping upper eyelids or bags beneath the eyes
• Nose reshaping
• Skin treatments, such as chemical peels, to minimize fine wrinkles.

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EL DORADO HILLS PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
Dr. Arnold Almonte, D.O.

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