Facelifts are one of the five most popular cosmetic procedures performed. Approximately 130,000 people each year have a facelift. There can be many options with choosing the right place for you. In today’s market there are several surgical and non-surgical options that are advertised to consumers. So, let’s debunk some of the myths surrounding facelifts.
Have a facelift that is advertised as an in-office procedure that only takes about an hour will give you lasting results.
Most patients that have in office facelifts tend to have disfigured results or likely to experience complications. It is always best to see a board certified plastic surgeon for a traditional face lift. A board certified plastic surgeon has to meet rigorous training in order to achieve this certification. It is always best to have these types of surgeries performed by a surgeon specializing in plastic surgery and not a surgeon who has attended a short weekend course. Facelifts are best performed in an operating room in a surgery center or hospital setting with sterile technique.
Will having a face lift make me look fake or unnatural?
Hollywood has a great way of only showing us the bad face lifts and like many of us we are intrigued by these “botched” results. More than likely these patients have undergone several procedures prior to their facelift. Seeing an experienced board certified plastic surgeon can give you the results you are looking for in a facelift without looking fake.
Facelifts are only for women and older people.
Both men and women, as early as age 50, can be candidates for a face lift or neck lift. Genetics, how much sun exposure someone has had in their child and adult life, as well as how loose some one’s skin is, plays a role in whether someone needs a face lift at a younger age.
Facelift recovery is painful.
Patients who undergo a facelift do not typically complain much about pain. Like any surgery there is a short period of time that patients need, to recover. Typically, after a facelift, patients are back at work and back to social events at 2 weeks.
If you’re interested in a facelift, the next step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Chad Robbins to see if a facelift is right for you! It’s never too late!
