Facelift

Aging is a natural process that the body undergoes. Facial skin tends to sag with age due to fat atrophy, gravitational forces, and environmental factors also may contribute to this condition such as smoking which destroys skin elasticity and breeds wrinkles by the dozen. Facelift surgery is a highly effective combination of time-tested procedures that will rejuvenate your facial appearance.

Dr. Foster believes that even though the traditional terminology calls it “face lift,” in reality, the procedure involves a lot more than just the lifting of the skin. Merely lifting the skin vertically against the direction of gravity does not solve the problem, and very soon, the skin will return back to its original position. The lifting is done beneath the skin, and then the skin is neatly re-draped in a relaxed manner. There is extreme surgical skill required to ensure that the skin tightening is not overly done, or else it may give an unnatural stretched appearance to the face.

Only a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon can ensure that the facelift is performed in the right degree and proportion to deliver the most natural and balanced outcome. Dr. Foster says facelift does not mean just pulling the skin, but it involves lifting the tissues that lie underneath the skin. It includes actual lifting of the muscle and the fat into a proper position, so as to give a comprehensive facelift and natural vibrancy to the face. Frequently additional bulk is required with fat grafts, implants or dermal fillers. A little Juvederm to a thin upper lip ($484) can turn a tight-lipped grouch into a willing and pleasant face. Botox will eliminate the frown lines at the same time ($512).

Dr. Foster says that technically there is no limit to the number of times this procedure can be performed on the same patient during a lifetime. In fact, there are instances of patients who received their first facelift from Dr. Foster at the age of 40, and another facelift 15 years later, and yet another facelift in their mid-seventies, almost 35 years after their first facelift. This is the amazing advantage of a facelift, because, in the hands of an experienced surgeon, it can stop the clock. It will make your face appear 15 years younger, and you can continue to receive further facelifts every 15 years as your age progresses. He will show you photos of Joan Rivers and Dolly Parton to demonstrate the point.

Based on the degree of your skin’s laxity, Dr. Foster may recommend other facial surgeries that, when combined with a facelift, can help you look more rested and rejuvenated. For instance, a forehead lift will reduce troublesome frown lines and elevate the brow to a more attractive position. It's hard to believe a musical score forehead can be as smooth as a baby's bottom, but it can. Another option, eyelid surgery, can address baggy lower eyelids and droopy upper eyelids to promote a more vibrant appearance and bring out the beauty of your eyes. The eyes are the window to your soul; frame them with youthful, happy lids. Uppers are $2236, lowers $2295 and all for $4005.

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