Facelift advances lead to positive change without the "worked on" look
Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Face
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Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS
Time, gravity, stress, genetics, lifestyle, pollution and UV rays can all contribute to signs of aging on the face. Unfortunately, I see it all the time at my two La Jolla plastic surgery practices. Fortunately, today, we’re able to offer some patients new, less invasive neck and facelift treatments to help them look more youthful, without looking like they’ve had work done.
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a plastic surgery procedure most men and women are pretty familiar with, especially here in San Diego. In fact, since the first facelift was performed back in 1901, it’s been a favorite of Southern California’s rich and famous. And, because of these famous faces, almost everyone, here and across the country, eventually formed an opinion – good or bad – about the procedure.
Neck and facelifts are not what most people think they are, though, because today they’re not what they used to be. A neck and facelift is not only more affordable than you probably think, but the procedure also produces more natural looking results than ever before. And, while the traditional facelift is still available and typically the best option for many patients, thanks to procedural advances, more and more people are candidates for a less aggressive procedure known as the endoscopic, short-scar or mini-facelift.
If you’re considering plastic surgery in San Diego, you’re probably wondering: “Will it hurt? What are the risks? How long will I be away from work and the activities I enjoy?” You probably also have one major concern, which is while you desire a more youthful look, you still want to look like you. Yes, you want your family, friends and co-workers to notice that something is different - better - but you don’t want them asking if you’ve had something done. A mini-facelift might just be the answer.
During a facelift, extra skin is eliminated, underlying muscles are tightened, fat is removed from the face and neck, and the skin is redraped. Traditionally, the procedure required a lengthy incision that started at one ear, extended up and over the patient’s head (through the hairline), and finally down and around the other ear. The endoscopic, short-scar facelift utilizes an endoscope (a small camera) as well as smaller instruments, which allows for smaller incisions – most less than an inch in length – that are more easily concealed. The procedure still achieves a natural, more youthful look by lifting sagging cheeks, reducing wrinkles and strengthening the jaw line, but it does so without a lengthy recovery or significant scarring.
But the procedure isn’t for everyone, because the laxity of your skin and your underlying bone structure, among other things, ultimately determine whether you would benefit from the more traditional neck and face lift or the endoscopic, short-scar mini-facelift.
A short-scar facelift is a fantastic option for many people because of its ability to achieve a natural look without a lengthy recovery or significant scarring. But, even the traditional facelift has seen procedural advances that make it less invasive and more effective than ever before.
For more information about Dr. Richard Chaffoo and a mini facelift in San Diego, call 858-587-9850, 951-506-1040.
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