At some point in your life, you will look into the mirror and see someone much older staring back at you. This older person might have lines in places where they haven’t been before, his/her cheeks might be a bit saggy or the entire appearance won’t be what you want to see. Regardless of what signs of ageing you see; you will start to wonder whether it’s time to get a facelift.
Is facelift the right choice for everyone?
Ageing can be remedies by many things and having a facelift isn’t a universal cure. There are of course simple procedures such as a mini facelift that will can take care of early signs of ageing (fine lines mostly) without invasive measures. But in most cases, people will first try some nonsurgical methods.
If this will be your first facelift, during your consultation with Dr. Kotoske, discuss the full range of options that you have available. Now, a facelift procedure is worth it, but it’s always best to discuss the pros and cons and consider other alternatives, if they are an option.
One of the first things you need to do before a facelift procedure is to be well informed. But of course being well informed isn’t everything. Once you decide to get a facelift, keep in mind these 4 tips and you will love your results.
Make sure you know the types of facelift procedures
Knowing everything you can about the nonsurgical alternatives to facelift is useful, but that alone isn’t enough. Knowing what facelift options are available to you is essential. There are microlifts, brow lifts, tightening the skin on your neck, and even innovative procedures like the QuickLift. There are many ways someone can have a facelift. We will plan the beast approach together with you.
Expectations
The majority of patients regret having their cosmetic procedure (whether it’s facelift or something else) not because the end result looked bad, but because they didn’t have realistic expectations so the final look is not what they imagined. The goal of having a facelift is to look younger. However, you won’t look the way you did when you had your senior photo taken. We highly recommend that patients don’t focus on a specific age or time of their life, but rather looking refreshed.
Recovery after facelift
Regardless whether you have a traditional facelift or QuickLIft, be prepared for the recovery period. Each surgical procedure will require a different recovery time, depending on how invasive the procedure was. During the recovery after a facelift, make sure that you have someone to help you out with housework, day-to-day chores and that you have your space setup (sleeping in reclined position, having things nearby etc.). There are plenty of recovery tips you can search for online or you can ask your surgeon.
Pick the right surgeon
Each facelift success story has two parts. The first one is you and the second one your surgeon. In order to achieve the best results, you should work with a qualified and skilled cosmetic surgeon, who performs this type of procedure almost on a daily basis. Make sure that you check out his/her credentials, training and feedback from other patients. With good approach and research about facelift, you will likely love your end results.
