Achieving optimal facial rejuvenation results through a Los Angeles facelift depends largely on how much the patient knows about the surgery while going in. Experts agree that the more you know about your planned surgery, the more easily you can navigate through your whole plastic surgery process and the happier you will be with the results.
According to an expert cosmetic surgeon Los Angeles facelifts are often combined with a neck lift to remove bands from the throat or to correct a “turkey neck”, and liposuction may also be part of the mix to remove excess fat under the chin.
In most cases, traditional facelifts are performed on the lower 2/3 of the face, from the cheekbones down to the throat. They allow the Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon to treat sagging jawlines and sagging cheeks, and nasolabial folds (the wrinkles running between nose and mouth). By targeting these trouble areas, the cosmetic surgeon is able to re-drape the facial skin, tighten muscles, and reverse the effects of gravity, aging, and loss of facial fullness or volume, giving the patient a firm neck and cheeks, with well defined jaw lines, and smoother skin.
There is a trend to pursue a more proactive approach to facial rejuvenation by having less dramatic procedures performed at an earlier age, from the late thirties to early forties, to maintain a youthful appearance. These procedures include mid-facelift, mini-facelift, thread-lift, temporal lift, and endoscopic forehead lift. Meanwhile, people are also taking better care of their skin by using sun blocks, avoiding facial tanning, and using laser as well as other modes of skin resurfacing and tightening. For more detailed information about facial skin care, facelifts and other popular facial procedures including Los Angeles lip augmentation contact your local cosmetic plastic surgery specialists to learn more.