Closely linked to beauty and youthfulness, the skin of the face is a good indicator of how essential daily care for this very important organ is. After all, dealing with the natural passage of time can and should be done in true “making peace with the mirror” style.
Expression lines, common even in younger women, can be considerably softened by a facelift, for example.
How can you get rid of wrinkles? Get to know the facelift
The facelift, which specialists call rhytidoplasty, is an aesthetic procedure that significantly reduces wrinkles on the face and neck. In addition, it can eliminate skin sagging (when combined with fractional CO2 laser) and provide a more youthful look by enhancing the facial contours.
In most cases, patients opt for this facial plastic surgery when they notice significant drooping of the cheeks and the appearance of a double chin, near the neck area.
Why do wrinkles appear on the face?
Over the years, cell renewal becomes a slower process. In addition, the production of collagen and elastin fibers — essential for keeping the skin firmer — progressively declines, making it easier for expression lines to appear.
These signs are natural and the result of repetitive movements of the facial muscles. In other words, when we smile, cry or even talk, we are forming lines that will become more pronounced in the future, but don’t worry! Procedures such as the facelift can efficiently minimize these marks, especially when combined with fractional CO2 laser, and restore a more harmonious face.
Performing the facelift: eliminating wrinkles
The process begins in the preoperative period. This stage is extremely important, since it is when the physical examination of the face is performed, guiding the surgeon on the best way to reduce wrinkles, taking into account the particular features of the patient’s face.
At the initial consultation, routine tests are ordered, and the surgeon will talk about habits that can compromise the procedure and make recommendations.
On the day of the operation, local anesthesia with sedation or even general anesthesia will be used. And it is important to remember that plastic surgeries must be performed in safe settings. The surgical process is carried out through incisions that will reshape the skin tissues.
The scars are positioned so that they are almost imperceptible, since technological advances in the field, combined with sound professionalism and quality materials, contribute to the best results.
Where can I have a facelift?
To have this procedure, you need not only a properly prepared facility but also an experienced surgeon. Only the surgeon can indicate when a facelift is necessary.
Dr. Rogério Leal specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery and currently sees patients in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. On his teams, a multidisciplinary group of surgeons is able to perform combined surgeries, always seeking to achieve the best results. Get your questions answered on the doctor’s social media or book your consultation quickly through WhatsApp, at the bottom of this page.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
