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Cosmetic Surgery Manuka
Canberra
Suite 14, Manuka Court
11 Bougainville Street
Manuka ACT 2603
Brisbane
121, Wickham Terrace
Ballow Chambers
Springhill QLD 4000
Sydney
21 Spring Street, Level 1
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
T 1300-ESTEEM / 1300-378336
F 6162 1047 |
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FACE LIFT |
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What is a Facelift?
A facelift, or "rhytidectomy," is a
surgical procedure designed to
improve the most visible signs of
the aging process by eliminating
excess fat, tightening the muscles
beneath the skin of the neck, and
removing sagging skin.
It
doesn't stop the aging process but
merely "sets the clock back." An appropriate face
lift can take ten years off your
apparent age, and help "smooth out
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What Is Submusclar Aponeurotic
System?
The SMAS is a layer beneath the skin that invests
the facial muscles. By tightening
the SMAS, the jowls are lifted, the
neck is tightened, and the cheeks
are elevated. This "deep" or
"two-layer" facelift is an
improvement over earlier skin-only
techniques. |
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How Long Does a Facelift Last?
No one can say for sure. The
clock is turned back but keeps
on running. Ten years later, you
will look better than if you
never had surgery. Many patients
never have a second lift, while
others may desire further
surgery seven to 15 years later. |
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Can Surgery Be Done Without
Scars?
The scars from facelift surgery
usually fade and are barely
perceptible. In some patients,
especially younger ones, endoscopic
surgery can be used to lift the
eyebrows, remove frown lines,
elevate the cheek and jowls, and
tighten the neck. This endoscopic
surgery can be done with tiny scars.
However, if there is excessive skin,
it must be removed for the best
results through standard facelift
incisions. |
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How Long Will I Be Out From Work?
Most patients are able to return to
work in two to three weeks. You
should allow four to eight weeks
before major social engagements. |
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How Can I Hide Things During the
Time Until I Return to Normal?
Your surgeon will discuss
post-operative camouflage techniques
with you prior to your surgery, but
be assured that while almost
everyone has some sort of temporary
side effect such as bruising and
swelling, there are makeup
techniques that both men and women
can use almost immediately to
disguise them. Generally speaking,
makeup techniques can be used soon
after surgery to cover
discolorations, and to hide incision
lines after the stitches have been
removed and the incision is
completely closed. Camouflage
cosmetics include three basic types
of products: concealers to hide
incision lines and discolorations;
contour shadows to disguise
swelling; and color correctors to
neutralize color in reddened skin.
Color correctors disguise yellowish
discolorations or the pinkness that
follows chemical peel and
dermabrasion. Lavender neutralizes
or removes yellow, and green has a
similar effect on red. It will take
a little patience and practice to
master camouflage techniques, but
most post-op patients feel it's well
worth the effort.
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