The Facelift Procedure

ATLANTA, GA, March 01, 2013 (Press-News.org) In a society that values youth and energy, a face that seems to show the wear and tear of age can set you back dramatically. Even if you're the most energetic, capable person in the room, superficial first impressions can linger for a long time. Fortunately, you do not have to endure this situation. If you're looking for a solution that will restore youth and energy to your face, a facelift might be an option for you.

The facelift is a commonly performed procedure with an excellent safety record. A skilled, capable cosmetic surgeon can give you a facelift that will make sure your face reflects the vitality you feel.

But what exactly is a facelift, and what goes on during the procedure? These are reasonable questions. Here are some answers.

What Happens During Your Facelift

Before undergoing the procedure, you'll speak with your surgeon about your facelift. He or she will give you instructions about pre-surgery preparations, what you should and should not do before your facelift, when you should come to the office and what arrangements you should make for your post-facelift transportation.

The first step in the facelift procedure will be anesthesia. Your doctor will decide which anesthesia is right for you and your specific situation. Choices include general anesthesia and intravenous sedation.

Once you are sedated, your doctor will make an incision. The exact nature and extent of these incisions will depend on which facelift procedure you are undergoing. In a full, traditional facelift, your doctor makes an incision at your hairline near your temple, and then continues around the ear. Your doctor will be able to tell you which facelift procedure is right for you.

After making the incision your doctor will sculpt and re-shape the fat, muscles and tissues of your face in the way you discussed prior to your facelift. The doctor will lift the deeper muscles and tissues of your face to give you that youthful look.

You should bring any facelift questions you might have to your doctor. He or she will be happy to answer them for you.

If you're considering a facelift in the Atlanta, Georgia area and you have questions about the procedure, please visit the website of Dr. Mark E. Crispin, MD, PC today at www.crispinplasticsurgery.com.