About You
You, the person desiring a facelift, certainly
recognize the importance of the decision you are making.
Most facelift patients undergo only one facelift procedure
in their lifetime; some will have two facelift procedures
and very few people undergo more than two facelifts.
Once you made your final decision for a facelift, you
should:
- Be motivated to pursue the facelift procedure. Although
it is absolutely normal to feel somewhat nervous about
undergoing an elective cosmetic operation, you should
feel good about your decision and therefore look forward
to a nice result. This positive energy is important for
a good overall experience.
- Realize that you are doing this procedure for yourself.
Having the right reasons to go ahead with a facelift is
important in achieving the final goal.
- Feel comfortable with your choice of physician. The
right aesthetic surgeon will understand and share your
aesthetic goals and he/she will give you a warm sense
of “being taken care of”. Undergoing a facelift
means giving your precious face in the hands of a cosmetic
surgeon, a statement of utmost trust. Your facelift surgeon
(link) should be honest, meticulous, well-trained and
experienced.
- Understand, what to expect after the facelift procedure.
You want to minimize any surprises during the recovery
period. Similarly, you certainly want to know about the
final aesthetic result. Your cosmetic surgeon should have
thoroughly explained what to expect in terms of recovery
after the facelift as well as the cosmetic result. Before-and-after
photos of other patients are interesting, but keep in
mind that every person’s face is different and results
of others may not be yours. The expected result can easily
be shown to you on your own face during the consultation
(link). Although computer imaging programs may be helpful
for the planning process of other plastic surgery procedures,
the post-operative look of a facelift procedure is probably
better shown on your own face during the consultation.
- Feel comfortable, that the planned facelift procedure
is right for you. Today, the one-facelift-fits-all approach
has been abandoned by most modern facial plastic surgeons.
First, there are various surgical facelift procedures
(link) available and the most appropriate ones should
have been discussed with you by the state-of-the-art cosmetic
surgeon. Second, an experienced aesthetic surgeon will
modify the selected procedure to fit best your very individual
and special desires and anatomy.
- Realize, that a facelift can provide significant improvements
by “turning back the clock”. The facial aging
process will continue afterwards at a rate depending on
your genetic disposition, overall health, nutrition, sun
exposure and other lifestyle choices. Maintaining a youthful
face requires a commitment from you. Talk to your cosmetic
surgeon about his recommendations on how to best maintain
a youthful appearance.
- Know that any facelift is an entirely elective procedure
which is by no means an urgent matter. It may feel to
you that you “just want it over with” but
we cannot stress enough the importance of understanding
the key points above. In general, if in doubt, wait until
you feel absolutely ready for your facelift procedure.
Most people think about having a facelift done for one
year or more before they act upon it. One year earlier
or later will likely not make a significant difference
in the final result but selecting the right time for you
may have a significant impact on your overall experience.
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