A facelift procedure can improve your appearance, giving you a more youthful appearance and enhancing your beauty and bone structure. If you aren't happy with the way you look when you look in the mirror and all you see is saggy skin, a facelift may be right for you. Read on for things to consider before getting a facelift.

Find A Plastic Surgeon

Look for a plastic surgeon that specializes in facelift procedures and has been in practice for awhile. Be sure the surgeon is a board certified surgeon and has references or photographs of other plastic surgery procedures that they have done. If you aren't sure where to look for a plastic surgeon, you can ask your family physician for a recommendation or ask friends that may have had these types of surgical procedures.

Ask Questions About The Procedure

Make sure you ask questions about the surgery and what all is entailed, including any scarring or bruising afterward, how long the surgery will take, and how long you will need for recovery. Some patients will have some scarring and bruising, and the recovery time can take up to two to four weeks depending on the individual person. 

Have A Recovery Plan In Place

The recovery time will depend on the individual person, but no matter how old or young you are, you will need help after your surgery. Bandages will need to be changed, you will not be able to do any type of physical activity, and you will be out of work for up to four weeks. Make sure you have someone to help you after your surgery to help you with anything you need. You'll also need someone to drive you home after your procedure and back in for your checkup with the surgeon.

Consider The Results

If you aren't happy with your looks at all, hate having your picture taken, have skin that is sagging, have a lot of premature wrinkles, or have sunken eyes or baggy eyelids, a facelift may be just what you need. Make sure you think about how you may look after your surgery and how long the results will last, which is usually about eight to ten years. 

A facelift can help improve your looks and enhance your facial structure by pulling the skin up to give you a more youthful appearance and improve your self confidence. Talk to a plastic surgeon today about getting a facelift.

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