Pre-Surgical
Considerations

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Goal of Facelift Surgery

          The goal of facelift surgery is to improve the signs of aging and restore a more youthful look.  This is done by removing excess fat , tightening the underlying  muscles, and redraping the excess skin in the face and neck.

Limitations of Facelift Surgery

          A facelift improves the signs of aging and does not erase every wrinkle.  A facelift does not last forever.  A facelift does not stop time and cannot prevent the face from continuing to age.  In addition, a facelift cannot recreate youthful skin.

Candidate for Facelift Surgery

          A good candidate for facelift surgery is a patient with the facial signs of aging, in good health, and with realistic expectations.

Risks and Complications

          Below is a list of risks and complications associated with facelift surgery.  These risks and complications occur infrequently, but are the ones of concern when performing facelift surgery.  There may be other risks and complications, which happen even less frequently, that are not included in the list below.

  • Bleeding (Hematoma)
  • Infection
  • Fluid collection (Seroma)
  • Nerve damage (Facial Paralysis): Temporary/Permanent
  • Numbness
  • Skin loss
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Hair loss along the incision lines
  • Altered hairline
  • Distortion of the earlobe
  • Residual fat/fullness
  • Unfavorable scars
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Lumps/Irregularities
  • Reaction to medications
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Disclaimer:  This informational facelift web site is intended solely to provide a basic understanding of facelift surgery.  The views on facelift surgery shared by the author may differ from the views on facelift surgery of your plastic surgeon.  Results from facelift surgery can vary from one person to another.  This facelift web site is in no way a guarantee or warranty of the results you may obtain with facelift surgery.  For additional information on facelift surgery contact your Plastic Surgeon or the American Society of Plastic Surgery.  Thank you for your interest in facelift surgery.