He face lift It is a surgical procedure performed to tighten the skin, tighten deep tissues and redistribute fat volumes in the face. The passing of the years, sun exposure, gravity and even stress become noticeable on the face.
Depending on where the signs of aging are located, two different techniques can be performed. On the one hand there is the cervicofacial lifting that covers the face and neck and on the other hand, there is the front lift, which includes forehead and eyebrows. The facelift can be performed alone or associated with other procedures such as blepharoplasty or lipomodeling.
Depending on the anatomical characteristics of the face and other variables such as the preferences of the surgeon and the patient, the location of the scars can vary greatly throughout the entire face, but any type of incision in the face lift is usually very close. well hidden.
ANESTHESIA, SURGICAL TIME AND HOSPITAL ADMISSION
This technique is usually performed in a time of between three and eight hours, depending on the areas to be treated. The facelift can be performed under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia, depending on the case and the complexity of the surgery. Generally, admission is required, with discharge being discharged the following day. It is very important that the surgeon knows the patient's postoperative activities, so that he can give clear indications of what the patient can and cannot do.
Facelift surgery is a safe technique, as long as it is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, and although the incidence rate is very low, as in any operation there may always be complications and associated risks.
Hematoma or accumulation of bleeding is the most common complication that can appear after a facelift. Although drains are always placed to try to prevent the appearance of hematomas, sometimes it is necessary to drain it without major consequences in the operating room. On the other hand, the scars resulting from this surgery are usually of good quality, however poor healing can occur, especially in smoking patients, or sometimes become raised or wide.
Temporary loss of facial sensation or a reduction in facial muscle activity may also occur. But these two complications usually disappear within a short period of time.
