Are you tired of seeing lines and wrinkles every time you look in the mirror? Does it seem like you no longer see yourself when you pass by your reflection?
Getting older is simply a part of life. However, the signs of aging that are apparent on your face can sometimes make you feel self-conscious about your appearance.
Some wrinkles may be more prominent on your face, and deep wrinkles often form alongside sagging skin. Several cosmetic procedures can treat lines and wrinkles on your face.
But there’s a procedure that can rejuvenate your whole face by addressing larger areas of loose skin and deep creases: a facelift. Keep reading to find out how to know if you need a facelift and what getting one could accomplish!
What is a Facelift?
A facelift, medically known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces sagging skin and deep wrinkles across multiple areas of the face. It’s performed by lifting and then redraping the skin over the face. The skin and any underlying muscles and fat are gently repositioned. The result is a smoother, rejuvenated face.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you want to treat several parts of your face that are sagging and deep facial folds around your face, including:
- Jowls on the cheek and jaw
- Loose skin under the chin (sometimes called “turkey neck”)
- Deep wrinkles, particularly around the nose and mouth
- Loss of fat in the face and general poor skin elasticity causing skin to sag
If you want to improve these features, are in good health, and are not a smoker, you may be a good candidate for a facelift. Other factors for candidacy include:
- Being between 40 and 70 years old
- You have good skin elasticity
- You have well-defined bone structure
- You have realistic expectations about what a facelift could achieve
- You’re mentally prepared to undergo a procedure like a facelift
- You have visible signs of aging
If you think you could be a good candidate for a facelift, you must schedule a consultation with Dr. Nicolas Villanustre at Reflections at St. Luke’s. A consultation is the only way to know if you qualify for a cosmetic procedure like a facelift.
Remember that your skin should be resilient to most cosmetic procedures, meaning it isn’t often prone to irritation and scarring. Dr. Villan can assess your skin to ensure good resilience for surgery and evaluate anything else that may complicate the procedure.
What to Expect While Getting a Facelift
When you have a facelift at Reflections at St. Luke’s, our experienced surgeon, Dr. Villanustre, will ensure you have the best experience possible. Before you even schedule your procedure, he’ll evaluate you to ensure the procedure is as safe and effective as possible.
Facelifts are outpatient procedures, meaning you’ll go home after the procedure. They’re also given under general anesthesia to ensure you won’t experience any discomfort during the procedure and are comfortable.
What exactly your facelift entails depends on what specific areas of the face you want to be treated. Some patients choose to have their facelift combined with a brow lift, a neck lift, or both.
No matter what treatment you get, Dr. Villanustre will minimize scarring by creating small, hidden incisions. The procedure will be as efficient and safe as possible, ensuring you get the most optimal results and look your best!
Why Should You Choose to Have a Facelift?
No one needs a facelift. Facelifts are cosmetic and elective procedures, meaning they are not medically necessary.
However, if you want to rejuvenate, brighten, and transform your appearance, a facelift can help. Aging is a normal part of life, but with it comes wrinkles, lines, and obvious signs of aging.
If you’re self-conscious about your appearance or you feel like you look older than you are, cosmetic treatments like a facelift can often improve your confidence and overall mental health. Many non-invasive cosmetic treatments, like Botox and dermal fillers, can address certain signs of aging.
These injectable treatments can reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movements, but they cannot address sagging skin. Eyelid surgery can address sagging skin, but only on the eyelids and bags under the eyes.
If significant areas of your face have sagging skin and deep wrinkles, a facelift may be the best option to refresh, renew, and reinvigorate your face.
If you have sagging only around your forehead or neck, you may only want to have a brow or neck lift. But if you want to treat several areas simultaneously, a facelift is a great way to accomplish this, especially since a brow lift, neck lift, and facelift can usually be combined.
Keeping Yourself Looking Young
A facelift can make you feel younger and more energetic. It rejuvenates your face by smoothing deep creases and sagging skin. But the best part is that the results won’t wear off, so you can keep feeling young.
Unlike other cosmetic treatments like fillers and Botox, a facelift is not temporary. Its effects will last.
Follow Dr. Villanustre’s instructions during recovery and maintain a good skincare routine. Wear sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors to protect your skin from the sun.
Following these instructions can help you maintain the results of your facelift for years to come and help you continue to look young and radiant.
Are you ready to embrace a more beautiful you? Schedule your consultation at Reflections at St. Luke’s in Clearwater, FL, now! Why not imagine what it could be like to feel more beautiful?
