Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
Face Lift Mobile Alabama – Rhytidectomy
You may be candidate for a face lift (rhytidectomy) if you have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. A face lift, Mobile Alabama plastic surgeons say, may also be desirable if you have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base of the nose and the corners of the mouth, developed facial and neck wrinkles. A face lift may also be helpful if you believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours and/or feel you have a tired facial appearance.
A face lift is intended to give the patient a more rested and youthful contour to the face and neck. Face lifts vary in recovery depending on the extent of skin laxity and the quality of the underlying. The operation typically requires one night stay in the hospital and is performed under general anesthesia. The patient leaves the hospital with an elastic neck sling, which should be worn for approximately 3–4 weeks. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Sutures are removed within 14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to “socially acceptable” levels in 10–20 days. The final result of a face lift procedure is evident in 4–6 weeks or sooner, with continued improvement for several months.
A face lift (rhytidectomy) procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. Only at the time of consultation for a given individual can your surgeon determine the specific risks and the suitability of a face lift. Mobile Alabama plastic surgeons caution that all surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
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