The following frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and answers should help give you a basic understanding of the cosmetic surgery procedure, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. These probably won't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. However, Dr. Ahmed will be happy to answer any further concerns you may have regarding face and neck lifting.
What should I consider before having a face lift?
A face lift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self- confidence in the process. Before you decide to have a face lift or neck lift, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with the doctor. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but face lifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies as well. If you're physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
How do I plan my face lift?
The procedure for a face lift is highly personalized. At your initial consultation, Dr. Ahmed will evaluate your face, including the skin, underlying muscle, fat and bone layers, and discuss your surgical options and personal goals for the surgery.
He will also check for medical conditions that could cause problems during or after surgery, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars. Be sure to let him know if you smoke or drink excessively, are taking any drugs or medications, especially aspirin or other drugs that affect clotting. Smoking has a major impact on skin circulation, and raises the chance of a complication occurring after surgery.
How do I prepare for surgery?
The doctor will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for your face lift. These may include guidelines on eating and drinking, stopping smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. The doctor will give you a pre-surgical kit to boost your healing capacity, including a range of homeopathic medicines such as Arnica, and massage dermatological cream that is particularly effective in softening your scars postoperatively. If your hair is very short, you might want to let it grow out before facelift surgery, so that it's long enough to hide the scars while they heal. Make sure you wash your hair thoroughly the day before surgery, and do not book any hairdressing appointments until at least a fortnight after surgery.
Where will my liposuction be performed?
Your face lift will be performed at Urquiza Plastic Surgery Center . You will usually be admitted on the day of surgery. And because this is an outpatient procedure, you will be discharged later that day.
What type of anesthetic will be used?
Face lifts are usually performed under a general anesthetic or sedation, so you'll sleep through the entire operation. Newer types of anesthetic that reduce the risk of nausea after surgery are used , and the experience is usually safe and comfortable.
What takes place during the surgery?
Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, extend in a natural line in front of the ear (and just inside the cartilage at the front of the ear), and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. In general, the doctor separates the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The doctor then tightens the underlying muscle and membrane, pulls the skin back, and removes the excess. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. The doctor will wrap your head loosely in bandages, or apply a facial garment, to minimize bruising and swelling.
How long will the surgery take?
A face lift usually takes several hours and can take somewhat longer if you're having more than one procedure done.
What can I expect after my surgery?
Any discomfort experienced post operatively can be controlled with medication prescribed by the doctor, but a face lift is usually a surprisingly painless operation. Your surgeon may ask you to keep your head elevated and as still as possible for a couple of days after surgery, to keep the swelling down. Bandages, or facial garments, are usually removed after one to two days. Don't be surprised at the pale, bruised and puffy face you will see at this stage post operatively, just bear in mind that it will soon have subsided considerably. Most of your stitches will be removed after about five days. Your scalp may take longer to heal, and the stitches in your hairline will usually be left in a few days longer.
How long will it take for life to return to normal?
You should be up and about in a day or two, but plan on taking it easy for the first week after surgery. The doctor will give more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. Above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing. At the beginning, your face may look and feel rather strange. Your features may be distorted from the swelling, your facial movements may be slightly stiff Some bruising may persist for two By the third week, you'll look and feel much better. Most patients are back at work about ten days to two weeks after surgery. If you need it, special camouflage makeup can mask most bruising that remains temporarily.
How will I feel about my new look?
The chances are very high that you'll be happy with your face lift, even though the results may not be immediately apparent. After the swelling and bruises are gone, your skin may feel dry . Daily moisturizing and skin care is essential. You will have some scars from your face lift, but they're usually hidden by your hair or in the natural creases of your face and ears. In any case, they'll fade with time and should be inconspicuous with time. Having a face lift doesn't stop the clock. Your face will continue to age with time, and you may wish to repeat the procedure, perhaps five or six years down the line. But the effects of even one face lift are lasting as, years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a face lift at all.
Does iposuction carry any risk?
Complications after face lifts are infrequent and usually minor. Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's advice both before and after surgery. Most patients are delighted with their results following a face lift, and in trained hands it remains a highly satisfying and rewarding cosmetic operation.
- What should I consider before having a face lift?
- How do I plan my face lift?
- How do I prepare for surgery?
- Where will my liposuction be performed?
- What type of anesthetic will be used?
- What takes place during the surgery?Que
- How long will the surgery take?
- What can I expect after my surgery?
- How long will it take for life to return to normal?
- How will I feel about my new look?
- Does iposuction carry any risk?
What should I consider before having a face lift?
A face lift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self- confidence in the process. Before you decide to have a face lift or neck lift, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with the doctor. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but face lifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies as well. If you're physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
How do I plan my face lift?
The procedure for a face lift is highly personalized. At your initial consultation, Dr. Ahmed will evaluate your face, including the skin, underlying muscle, fat and bone layers, and discuss your surgical options and personal goals for the surgery.
He will also check for medical conditions that could cause problems during or after surgery, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars. Be sure to let him know if you smoke or drink excessively, are taking any drugs or medications, especially aspirin or other drugs that affect clotting. Smoking has a major impact on skin circulation, and raises the chance of a complication occurring after surgery.
How do I prepare for surgery?
The doctor will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for your face lift. These may include guidelines on eating and drinking, stopping smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications. The doctor will give you a pre-surgical kit to boost your healing capacity, including a range of homeopathic medicines such as Arnica, and massage dermatological cream that is particularly effective in softening your scars postoperatively. If your hair is very short, you might want to let it grow out before facelift surgery, so that it's long enough to hide the scars while they heal. Make sure you wash your hair thoroughly the day before surgery, and do not book any hairdressing appointments until at least a fortnight after surgery.
Where will my liposuction be performed?
Your face lift will be performed at Urquiza Plastic Surgery Center . You will usually be admitted on the day of surgery. And because this is an outpatient procedure, you will be discharged later that day.
What type of anesthetic will be used?
Face lifts are usually performed under a general anesthetic or sedation, so you'll sleep through the entire operation. Newer types of anesthetic that reduce the risk of nausea after surgery are used , and the experience is usually safe and comfortable.
What takes place during the surgery?
Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, extend in a natural line in front of the ear (and just inside the cartilage at the front of the ear), and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. In general, the doctor separates the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The doctor then tightens the underlying muscle and membrane, pulls the skin back, and removes the excess. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. The doctor will wrap your head loosely in bandages, or apply a facial garment, to minimize bruising and swelling.
How long will the surgery take?
A face lift usually takes several hours and can take somewhat longer if you're having more than one procedure done.
What can I expect after my surgery?
Any discomfort experienced post operatively can be controlled with medication prescribed by the doctor, but a face lift is usually a surprisingly painless operation. Your surgeon may ask you to keep your head elevated and as still as possible for a couple of days after surgery, to keep the swelling down. Bandages, or facial garments, are usually removed after one to two days. Don't be surprised at the pale, bruised and puffy face you will see at this stage post operatively, just bear in mind that it will soon have subsided considerably. Most of your stitches will be removed after about five days. Your scalp may take longer to heal, and the stitches in your hairline will usually be left in a few days longer.
How long will it take for life to return to normal?
You should be up and about in a day or two, but plan on taking it easy for the first week after surgery. The doctor will give more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. Above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing. At the beginning, your face may look and feel rather strange. Your features may be distorted from the swelling, your facial movements may be slightly stiff Some bruising may persist for two By the third week, you'll look and feel much better. Most patients are back at work about ten days to two weeks after surgery. If you need it, special camouflage makeup can mask most bruising that remains temporarily.
How will I feel about my new look?
The chances are very high that you'll be happy with your face lift, even though the results may not be immediately apparent. After the swelling and bruises are gone, your skin may feel dry . Daily moisturizing and skin care is essential. You will have some scars from your face lift, but they're usually hidden by your hair or in the natural creases of your face and ears. In any case, they'll fade with time and should be inconspicuous with time. Having a face lift doesn't stop the clock. Your face will continue to age with time, and you may wish to repeat the procedure, perhaps five or six years down the line. But the effects of even one face lift are lasting as, years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a face lift at all.
Does iposuction carry any risk?
Complications after face lifts are infrequent and usually minor. Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's advice both before and after surgery. Most patients are delighted with their results following a face lift, and in trained hands it remains a highly satisfying and rewarding cosmetic operation.
