Alternatives to Face Lifts? Courtesy Kamau Austin

An overview of the various other methods available

Facelifts have emerged as a common cosmetic surgical procedure. It promises to remove the ravages of time from our faces.

As we grow older the muscles of our face lose their elasticity. This creates wrinkles - lines and folds of skin on our faces.

Wrinkles are some of the most visible signs of aging. As a cosmetic procedure, facelifts are increasingly being used to tighten saggy skin and get rid of wrinkles.

After a facelift the face looks more youthful and more alert. Facelifts can be conducted on the whole face but sometimes only a partial procedure.

It may be recommended for the brow area or the lower face. Another alternative is to get just the neck area tightened.

The results of a facelift are expected to last from 7 to 10 years. However, you should be aware that this procedure may have no effect on certain areas. For example, the fine skin lines around the mouth area.

Facelifts are a costly cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Apart from the considerable financial burden, the recovery time involved in this procedure is considerable (almost 4 weeks).

Scarring of the face as a by-product of the operation is a risk. Although a good surgeon can reduce the risk and appearance of the operation.

Recoveries from plastic surgery in some instances can be long, and painful. The patient may have to suffer a strict regimen of antibiotics and strong painkillers.

In our next post in this series we will explore repeated procedures and plastic surgery.