Face Lift Surgery Is Different For Each Person

The right face lift surgery procedure can vary depending on the individual having a face lift procedure. For example, a person want to have a subtle lift to reduce sagging facial skin resulting from aging, while another individual may desire a full face lift procedure along with a neck lift, forehead lift and eyelid lift to give his or her face a complete make over for a total facial rejuvenation.

Yet another possibility is an individual who wants to augment a weak chin or cheekbones through the use of facial implants. Whatever your facial plastic surgery goal, make sure the plastic surgeon you choose to perform your procedure(s) will take the time to fully understand and address your concerns and custom tailor a surgical plan that fits your needs and can provide the results that fit your needs.

Ever Considered a Facelift in Los Angeles?

Face Lift Los Angeles - There are so many factors working against your youthful appearance, it's a wonder we don't all look 75. Sunlight, gravity, age, weather, illness, trauma, and even simple day-to-day use are all circling us like sharks looking to gobble up our youth. Plastic surgery may not be for everyone, and it won't make you look 20 forever, but it can turn the clock back a bit. Looking younger is a benefit in itself, but can lead to additional positives. Self confidence is so often closely tied to appearance, and both have an effect on interaction with others. Los Angeles plastic surgeon, Dr. Marc Mani, is a specialist in facial rejuvenation surgery. Because of Dr. Mani's skill and technique, patients undergoing facelifts in his office often come away looking 10 to 15 years younger.

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What Are The Benefits Of Cosmetic Facial Surgery?

The benefits that you will receive from cosmetic eyelid surgery are plentiful. These include a more youthful, rested, and energetic appearance that reveals a firm, smooth contour of the eyes. Equally important are the benefits that patients feel emotionally. Because of the improvement in the appearance of their eyes, plastic surgery patients often express feeling more youthful, alert, and energetic.

What Can A Cosmetic Eyelid Lift Fix?

Eyelid lift surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure. It is designed to remove extra skin, fat, and tissues. These three things contribute to bags and puffiness in both the lower and upper eyelids. The cosmetic surgery procedure specifically treats loose and sagging skin, bags under the eyes, extra skin that hangs down, fine wrinkles, and droopiness of the lower eyelids.

People Will Notice Your Eyes Almost Immediately

Our eyes are one of the first things that other people notice about us. Regarded as one of our most important facial features, the eyes enable us to communicate and connect with others. Unfortunately, due to signs of aging and hereditary factors, eyes may be unable to communicate as effectively as we mature. If your upper or lower eyelids have puffy, drooping, or excess skin that makes you appear sad or tired, cosmetic eyelid surgery may be right for you.

A Cosmetic Surgeon May Choose To Make An External Incision For Your Lower Eyelid Lift

When excess wrinkles and skin are present around the lower eyelid, the plastic surgeon may choose to use and external incision approach. With this, the incision is made just beneath the lower eyelashes. This will be easily hidden during the process of healing. Through this lower eyelid incision excess muscle and skin, and even fat may be removed. The incision will then be closed with sutures that will be removed about a week after surgery. Swelling and bruising are slightly more common with lower eyelid surgery, however the problems will typically resolve within a week. Regular activities may be resumed within one to two weeks.

People With Prominent Fat Bags Of The Lower Eyelids, Lower Blepharoplasty May Help

When a plastic surgeon performs a lower eyelid lift, patients are offered a gentle intravenous sedation from their anesthetist. This procedure can, however, be comfortably performed with only the use of local anesthetic. For any patient who has prominent fat bags under their lower eyelids and only a small amount of excess muscle or skin, the eyelid surgery can be performed with zero external sutures. Instead, the plastic surgeon can place an incision on the inner side of the lower eyelid and any extra fat can be carefully removed. There are no sutures required for this approach, and patients are asked to use a topical eye drop for a week after to aid in the healing process.

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Will Involve The Upper Eyelids, Lower Eyelids, Or Both

The process of aging will likely cause unwanted changes to a person's expressions, causing them to look permanently fatigued or even older than they really are. These changes in appearance will likely cause emotional distress or sometimes even an impairment in vision. An eyelid lift is made to rejuvenate a youthful appearance to the eyes of a person. This cosmetic eyelid surgery may involve either the lower or upper eyelids or sometimes both.

The Aging Process Can Cause Unwanted Changes In Your Expression That A Cosmetic Surgeon Can Fix With An Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty (eye surgery), more commonly referred to as an eyelid lift, focuses on the eyes. Eyes occupy a very prominent part of a person's facial features. It is however the surrounding skin of the eyes, rather than the eyes themselves, that convey emotion. The muscle, fat, tissue, hair, and lashes all contribute to a very wide array of expressions. Sun exposure, heredity, and age are all factors that contribute to deep fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness around the eyes.

Plastic Surgery in San Diego, California

Your eyes are what others see first when they look at your face. An impression is quickly formed about your age and level of energy. The eyes are also the first part of the face to show the signs of age, beginning in the mid thirties. Lines around the eyes, sagging features above, or bags underneath all send a message that says "old and tired." A comprehensive assessment from a qualified plastic surgeon will help you decide what treatment will work best for you.

Dr. Amir Karam is the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a board certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, California, at Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Karam will help you select an effective treatment plan for facial rejuvenation. Fillers like Restylane may be helpful, or you might choose to have blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) in San Diego with Dr. Karam.

Revive a More Vibrant Appearance Around the Eyes with a Blepharoplasty

Your eyelid surgery may be performed in a hospital, free-standing ambulatory facility or office-based surgical suite. Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. Frequently, local anesthesia and intravenous sedation are used for patients undergoing eyelid surgery, although general anesthesia may be desirable in some instances. For your safety during the operation, various monitors are used to check your heart, blood pressure, pulse and the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood.