Question: My face is beginning to show some signs of aging. The image in the mirror just doesn’t reflect to me how young and vital I feel inside. I’m considering a facelift. Can you tell me about it?
Answer: A cosmetic facelift reverses the effects of gravity and aging. The folds, creases, and wrinkles that age our faces are eliminated or substantially reduced. This gives the face a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and localized collections of fat. Underlying support is reinforced and tightened. The skin and tissues of the face and neck are repositioned. A cosmetic facelift repositions fallen cheek mounds, softens nasolabial grooves, and creates a smooth jaw line and more defined neck.
Over time the effects of gravity, a loss of volume, relaxation of the supportive tissues and loss of collagen negatively impact facial features and create the formation of:
- Jowls - The slack tissue at or above the jawlins
- Neck bands - A combination of saggy, excess skin, and a platysma muscle that becomes thick and cord-like can create the appearance of bands or deep creases that run from the jaw to the chest
- Double chin - Loose skin and subcutaneous fat underneath the chin create the appearance of a second chin.
- Flabby cheeks.
- Nasolabial grooves - Folds around the nose.
- Marionette grooves - Folds or a depression around the mouth.
These visible signs of aging can make us look considerably older. A surgical facelift can rejuvenate the overall appearance of your face, noticeably reduce the signs of aging, and leave you looking as vital on the outside as you feel on the inside.
What Results Should I Expect?
The procedure can make you look five to fifteen years younger depending on your age, facial structure, and level of skin elasticity. As a facial plastic surgeon I focus on giving patients a natural, balanced, appearance that makes them look refreshed and rejuvenated rather than "done."
Beautiful, natural results from plastic facial surgery begin with a comprehensive pre-operative consultation. An assessment of your unique facial structure, elasticity of skin, and extent of facial wrinkles and folds is made during the physical examination. A surgical plan is then customized to your individual needs. This includes details like the surgical technique that will be used; the location, design, and extent of the incision; and the direction of the lift.
Are you currently considering facial plastic surgery or a non-surgical anti-aging technique? Contact Dr. Karsan, an ethical facial plastic surgeon today to schedule a one-on-one consultation. Together we will select a technique that will make you look more youthful, refreshed and radiant — and completely natural. And we'll match the vitality of your insides with the image in the mirror.
Some people age well; others aren't as lucky - they look older than they feel. Sometimes it's genetics; sometimes it's lifestyle or stress. Fortunately, there are several procedures that can take years off your appearance and help you regain confidence.
An ethical Facial Plastic Surgeon will help you explore both surgical and non-surgical options. Common surgical options can include a facelift, a forehead lift, upper eyelid surgery and/or lower eyelid surgery.
A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and localized collections of fat. Underlying support is reinforced and tightened. The skin and tissues of the face and neck are repositioned. A cosmetic facelift repositions fallen cheek mounds, softens nasolabial grooves, and creates a smooth jaw line and more defined neck.
A forehead lift is a plastic surgery procedure used to reverse the effects of aging and gravity. An incision is made in the scalp, hairline, or temple. Excess skin and/or muscle are removed through the incision. The deeper tissues of the forehead are then 'lifted' to a level that is aesthetically pleasing and reattached. The skin and underlying tissues of the forehead are tightened giving the patient a more youthful appearance.
Upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid surgery) addresses the excess skin and removes unneeded fat. Upper eyelid surgery can greatly improve the appearance of your eyelids resulting in an overall rejuvenated, refreshed look. Your eyes will look larger and brighter. Your eyelids will look smoother. If you are struggling with eyelid issues that age the face upper eyelid surgery can offer you a more rejuvenated and refreshed look.
During lower eyelid surgery the fat herniation which creates unwanted puffiness underneath the eye is removed. Lower eyelid surgery (lower blepharoplasty) can greatly improve persistent puffiness underneath the eyes that results can often result from aging. A small amount of skin may also be removed.
Learn how these surgical options can help you regain your confidence and turn back the clock. Call Dr. Karsan, an ethical plastic surgeon, at 214-646-8777 to schedule your personal consultation today.
Posted Feb 2, 2012 by Dr. Karsan's Staff |
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Question: I’m considering a surgical procedure to refresh my looks this year. Can you share some tips on choosing a facial plastic surgeon?
Answer: Do you want to achieve an outer appearance that truly reflects your inner beauty? If so, you are likely considering plastic surgery to help you look and feel your best. Research is required to find an ethical, experienced facial plastic surgeon whose esthetic ideal matches yours.
Select an Ethical Plastic Surgeon
Have you ever been to a mechanic that tries to replace everything from your windshield wiper blades to your transmission when all you needed was an oil change? An unethical plastic surgeon operates in a similar fashion. They try to talk you into additional surgeries or they are willing to compromise function in order to achieve a particular look. Your reaction should be similar to the one you have when you encounter a shady mechanic. Run for the door!
Instead look for a doctor who is honest and ethical. They will not recommend unnecessary procedures or agree to perform a procedure that isn’t right for you – no matter how badly you want it. Remain open to suggestions. Don’t focus on a particular procedure; focus on what it is you want to enhance or correct. Not every procedure is right for every patient. An ethical plastic surgeon will weigh all options and advise you accordingly. An ethical plastic surgeon with an understanding of the esthetic ideal will help you achieve a look that is beautiful but also takes into account your specific bone structure and other factors. The result is a balanced, refreshed look that is both beautiful and natural.
Interview More Than One Plastic Surgeon
Select a handful of possible candidates and make an appointment for a personal consultation. Be observant when you arrive at the plastic surgeon's office. You want beautiful, natural results that will not make you look "done." Look for a plastic surgeon with the same esthetic ideal. Do the plastic surgeon and staff look natural and refreshed or do they look "done"? If the potential doctor and his or her staff have an overdone Hollywood look this is direct reflection of the doctor's esthetic ideal.
Get a realistic view of the operation during your personal consultation. Ask the potential plastic surgeon:
- What the procedure will and will not accomplish?
- What is the expected recovery time?
- What are the total costs for the procedure?
- What risks are associated with the procedure and how would he or she handle them?
A good facial plastic surgeon will patiently and confidently answer these questions for you. A doctor that does not welcome your questions should raise a red flag.
Request to see before and after pictures of other patients who have received the same surgery. Confirm that these are pictures of actual patients and not stock photos or promotional photos provided by the product manufacturer. Make sure you are happy with the results and comfortable with the doctor.
Look for a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certification is a process that takes several years of education, specialized training, rigorous testing, and valid experience. Board certification demonstrates that a facial plastic surgeon has a commitment to excellence – something you should demand from a surgeon you are entrusting with your face, head, and neck – a highly complex area of the human body.
Choosing the right facial plastic surgeon takes time, but it is well worth the effort. Don't be intimidated by the interviewing process. You are in control. Do not allow yourself to be rushed into getting a procedure or working with a doctor that makes you uncomfortable.
As an accredited plastic surgeon, my approach is to restore natural looking beauty. To schedule your personal consultation call Dr. Karsan an ethical plastic surgeon at 214-646-8777.
