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| Procedure
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The effects
of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can
be seen in their faces as people age. Deep creases form between the
nose and mouth; the jawline grows loose and jowly; folds and fat deposits
appear around the neck.
A facelift can't stop this aging process except "set back the
clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing
excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin
of your face and neck. |
| Length
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Several hours. |
| Anesthesia
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Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient. Some patients
may require short inpatient stay. |
| Side
Effects : |
Swelling, numbness and tenderness
of skin; Temporary bruising, tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent
need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned. |
| Risks
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Infection, bleeding. Poor
healing; excessive scarring. Injury to the nerves that control facial
muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Asymmetry
or change in hairline. |
| Recovery
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Back to work: 10 to 14 days.
More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks.
Must limit exposure to sun for several months. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Usually 5 to 10 years. |
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| Procedure
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To improve
and enhance facial contours. Frequently, Facial implants will help
provide a more harmonious balance to your face and features so that
you feel better about the way you look.
There are many implants available, manufactured from a variety of
materials. They may help strengthen a jawline or bring the chin or
cheekbones into balance with the rest of the face. |
| Length
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1 to 3 hours. |
| Anesthesia
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Usually locally with sedation
or general. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient. |
| Side
Effects : |
Temporary dryness, burning,
itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first
few weeks. Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. |
| Risks
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Swelling at the corners of
the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in
healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely
permanent). Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding
Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness
(extremely rare). |
| Recovery
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Reading : 2 or 3 days. Back
to work : 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses : two weeks or more. Strenuous
activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several
weeks. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Several years. Sometimes permanent. |
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| Procedure
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A "browlift"
or forehead lift is a process that restores a more youthful, refreshed
look to the area above the eyes. The procedure corrects drooping brows
and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person
appear angry, sad or tired.
May be done using the traditional technique, with an incision across
the top of the head just behind the hairline; or with the use of an
endoscope, which requires 3 to 5 short incisions. It is most commonly
performed in the 40-60 age range to minimize the visible effects of
aging. However, it can also help people of any age who have developed
furrows or frown lines due to stress or muscle activity. |
| Length
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1 to 2 hours. |
| Anesthesia
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Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient. |
| Side
Effects : |
Temporary swelling, numbness,
headaches, bruising. Traditional method: Possible itching and hair
loss. |
| Risks
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Injury to facial nerve, causing
loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection.
Broad or excessive scarring. |
| Recovery
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Back to work : 7 to 10 days,
usually sooner for endoscopic forehead lift. More strenuous activity:
several weeks. Full recovery from bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Limit sun
exposure for several months. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Usually 5 to 10 years. |
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| Procedure
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The effects
of sun damage and environmental pollutants begin to take their toll
on our skin as we age, creating lines and wrinkles on our faces. Laser
resurfacing can help minimize fine lines as they begin to occur, mainly
those that form around the mouth and eyes. Laser treatments can be
tailored to a variety of other skin problems as well.
Laser resurfacing is a relatively new method of improving skin texture
and appearance using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser device. |
| Length
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A few minutes to 1 hour. May
require more than 1 session. |
| Anesthesia
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Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient
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Usually outpatient, unless
combined with other surgical procedures that require hospitalization. |
| Side
Effects : |
Discomfort. Temporary swelling,
Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity. Increased sensitivity
to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for up to
6 months. |
| Risks
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Scarring. Burns or injuries
caused by laser heat. Abnormal changes in skin color. Flare-up of
viral infections ("cold sores") and other infections (rare). |
| Recovery
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Back to work : 02 weeks. More
strenuous activities: 4-6 weeks. Complete fading of redness : 6 months
or less. Return of pigmentation/light sun exposure : 6-12 months. |
Duration
of
Results :
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Long-lasting, but does not
stop aging. New wrinkles, expression lines may form as skin ages. |
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