What Areas of the Face Can be Corrected with a Facelift?

    HOUSTON, TX, February 28, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to years from your face. There are several types of facelifts, each intended to target a specific degree of aging. A typical, full facelift has the ability to address problems such as:

- Deep lines
- Wrinkles
- Sagging skin
- Loose skin
- Jowls
- Excess skin under the chin
- Double chin

Depending on the type of facelift you choose, your procedure may be more or less involved. The type of facelift you will require will be best determined by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

Because a facelift can dramatically improve the youthful appearance of your face in so many ways, it may be easier to look at what a facelift cannot fix.

What a Facelift Cannot Do

A facelift alone will not be able to correct saggy, dark colored skin from under your eyes, or raise a droopy forehead. For these problems, you will require eyelid surgery or a brow lift in combination with your facelift.

A facelift cannot stop the aging process. While a facelift can remove years from your face, it cannot prevent gravity, genetics, sun exposure, or lifestyle choices from impacting your skin. A typical facelift can provide results for several years, but eventually you will begin to show natural signs of aging.

Extending Your Facelift Results

The best way to extend your facelift results is to take care of your body. Eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of fresh water and exercise every day is the first step. However, this alone is not enough. You will want to take good care of your skin with an at-home facial care regimen including professional cleaning and moisturizing products. In addition, you should always apply sunscreen to your face before direct sun exposure. Talk to your plastic surgeon about the products he recommends.

Lastly, you should not smoke. Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your skin, and your entire body. You will not be able to smoke for the first few weeks following your facelift. If you are a smoker, this is an ideal time to quit.

If you would like more information about the benefits of facelift surgery, please visit the website of Belage Center for Facial Plastic Surgery at www.houstonfacialsurgeon.com. We proudly serve men and women in and around Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands, Texas.

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