A
facelift or "rhytidectomy" is
a surgical procedure
designed to improve
the most visible signs
of the aging process
by eliminating excess
fat, tightening the
muscles beneath the
skin of the neck, and
removing sagging skin.
It doesn't stop the
aging process but merely "sets the clock back
".
In
the current procedures
of tightening
the SMAS (Submusclar
Aponeurotic System),
the jowls are
lifted, the neck
is tightened,
and the cheeks
are elevated.
This "deep" or "2-layer" facelift
is an improvement
over earlier
skin-only techniques.
No
one can say for
sure how long
a facelift will
last, the clock
is turned back,
but keeps on
running. Ten
years later though,
you will look
better than if
you never had
surgery.
Most
patients are
able to return
to work in two
to three weeks.
As with all surgical
procedures, you
should discuss
all potential
risks and benefits
with your surgeon.
For more information on this procedure contact Dr. Salomon's Miami office today at 305-270-1361 or email us.
