Almost every woman’s dream is to look beautiful and young, no matter what age. While you shouldn’t expect an 80-year-old to look 20, you should look age-appropriate no matter your age. Though there isn’t a fountain of youth, there are options that can help you retain some of your youth for longer, and a face lift in Chicago is one of those options. The facial area is usually the place that most people look to first and is also the first place to start the aging process.
What It Is
A Rhytidectomy is considered a cosmetic procedure that smooths wrinkles in the facial area and provides a revitalized appearance. Excess fat, muscle and skin can be removed during the procedure to achieve the effect you want. In essence, the entire facial area is lifted by targeting particular areas and repositioning the skin.
Surgical Options
The most common option is the surgical one and involves making incisions. These incisions are strategically placed all around your hairline, behind the ears and under the chin, as well as others. Many times, patients prefer to use that time to get a forehead and neck lift, as well as eye surgery to improve the overall look of the face.
While most people think it’s just about stretching the skin and remove the extra bits, there is a lot more to it than that. The facial area has to be completely reshaped, but still look natural, thereby redistributing the skin and removing extra fat and tissue.
You’ll likely have the operation as an outpatient and with local anesthetic only. It can take up to four hours to complete, and you’re allowed to go home afterward. However, there are times when you may need to stay overnight in the hospital.
The first step of the procedure is to separate the underlying tissue from the facial skin. The skin is then repositioned and stretched while extra tissue and skin are removed.
Non-Surgical Options
Many women can’t stand the thought of “going under the knife” with traditional facelifts, so there are some non-surgical options. The liquid facelift injects dermal fillers into the facial areas causing problems, which plump them up and remove wrinkles.
Fat transfers and grafts are also available, as well as the mini facelift. All these options are minimally invasive and quicker than traditional options.
If you are considering a face lift in Chicago, you now know all your options. Visit Chicagoland Aesthetics today to learn more about their procedures or to schedule a consultation.
