Face and Neck Lift

 Facial sutures

Facial sutures is the less invasive technique. It is performed under local anesthesia although sedation sometimes is called for. The procedure consists in placing long sutures that are introduced from a small incision hidden on each side of the scalp. These aredirected towards the lower zone of the face and toward the neck. tension will create a more youthful appearance without further surgery. The results will remain for two years, after which you may be “re-tensioned” without placing further sutures (silhouette-lift).

Face and neck lift

The lift, or facelift, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of an aging face, neck and sagging skin. With age, skin and muscles of the face region begin to lose hue. A facelift can not stop the aging process with its’ most visible signs improved by tightening of the muscles, rehabilitation of the face and neck skin, and removal of selected areas of fat. A face lift can be done alone or with other procedures such as; eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, surgery on the muscles and the bands in the neck, face and neck liposuction, laser photorejuvenation, wrinkle filling of deep nasolabial furrows, botulinum toxin (Vistabel – Botox ®) for wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet, and other procedures.

Note

The snuff can complicate the results of the surgery, so you must agree with Dr. Terrén reduced consumption few weeks before and after the intervention.

There are medications that reduce the ability of blood clotting, such as aspirin, so the doctor must inform their consumption and eliminate them from your treatment.

Dr. Terrén explain postoperative care and proper recovery time, as well as their expected return to work activities (1 to 2 weeks), personal and sporting regular (3-4 weeks). Explain the risks and possible complications, and the leaves will be given informed consent to read and sign.

Dr. Terrén will report the costs of surgery. There is no fixed price for all interventions and your case will be treated individually, including the costs of surgery and hospitalization if appropriate, fees surgical equipment and anesthesia. You can check with the clinic staff financing options that may be of interest (see financing).

The facelift and / or cervical procedures can be performed with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. The procedure lasts 2-4 hours and the hospital stay will be from 12 to 48 hours. Incisions are placed around the ear and under the chin so they are not seen. Recentl techniques with minimal incisions that are placed only in front of the ears and scalp have become popular with good results and rapid recovery. Postoperative hematomas may include, tightness, swelling, deformity of the face, temporary lack of sensitivity, dry skin, which may last from hours to several weeks. The stitches are removed after 7 days. Patients can return to work from two weeks and you can play sports within a month. There may be facial asymmetry for several weeks and the sun should be avoided for several months. The result is can last for about 10 years or more.

Neck surgery

In addition to lifting the face and neck combined, there are many patients who only need to correct excess skin or fat under the chin or neck bands. In these cases, liposuction may be enough to remove excess skin from the area and return a youthful neck. If necessary, and at the same time, you can remove a small amount of skin which can be arranged into muscle bands (platysmaplasty) through a short incision at the crease under the chin. A special garment around the neck to stabilize the skin is used for 7 days.

The lift, or facelift, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of an aging face, neck and sagging skin. With age, skin and muscles of the face region begin to lose hue. A facelift can not stop the aging process with its’ most visible signs improved by tightening of the muscles, rehabilitation of the face and neck skin, and removal of selected areas of fat. A face lift can be done alone or with other procedures such as; eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, surgery on the muscles and the bands in the neck, face and neck liposuction, laser photorejuvenation, wrinkle filling of deep nasolabial furrows, botulinum toxin (Vistabel – Botox ®) for wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet, and other procedures.

You can go to your home and take analgesics to control moderate postoperative pain for several days, although not a usually painful surgery. The nasal packing will be removed before discharge or within the following 24 to 48 h in the clinic of Dr. Terrén.

Rest for the first few days and should avoid large efforts. The postoperative period runs with possible discomfort from inflammation , bruising or tightness . Local cold may be applied by ice packs, take anti -inflammatories, and use cosmetics to hide the bruises. You’ll sleep with the head slightly elevated. Nasal protection is removed at 7 days, and if any skin sutures.

In subsequent weeks it should go several times to the clinic of Dr. Terrén. During these visits, Dr. Terren and his team monitor the proper postoperative course and personally answer all your questions and comments. Also have access to a telephone number for any urgent requirement.

Normalizes respiration in 3-4 weeks. The nose remains harder than normal for a few months , but returns to be soft and sensitive from the 6-8 months, based on your skin type. The final result is obtained after about 10 -15 months, several follow-up visits to be necessary during the recovery period. The length of the result is permanent.

The best candidate for this type of surgery is a woman seeking improvement in their beauty, not perfection , have realistic expectations , good health, and psychological stability are important characteristics in a woman who is considering performing a rhinoplasty.

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