Say No to Bad Facelifts

Skin stretched frighteningly thin, the middle to upper portion of the face yanked upwards while the rest continues to sag downwards, no sideburns and an expression of permanent shock - we all know what people with a bad facelift look like.

While the facelift surgery does carry some risk of possible nerve damage which can be corrected by specialists, some instances of more serious damage have also been recorded that hinder facial movement. Men and women who have had a bad facelift or rhytidectomy are often profoundly disappointed by the results. However, procedures are available to correct a job poorly done. New techniques in rhytidectomy create a lift with very little evidence of having had one.

Here are some of the most important techniques:

1.The placement of incisions at inconspicuous places like the hairline or ears, properly cared for and maintained to avoid the development of thick scars.

2.To prevent the "deer caught in headlights" look, skin and tissue are positioned towards the ears rather than the temples and forehead. Cosmetic surgeons will correct any effect this has on the ears. Some surgeons may also reposition the facial muscles.

3.Any difficult wrinkles or creases can be eliminated or reduced in other ways, such as injectable fillers and fat transfer. So long to excessive pulling of the skin!

Reputable cosmetic surgeons will assess a patient's physiology, skin health, and other factors to determine what can be done to prevent a bad facelift. They'll even let you know if this type of surgery won't achieve the results you want, and give you other options that may be better for you. So do the research first before you decide.

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