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Whether for aesthetic purposes or for health benefits, many people are seeking plastic surgery. In 2004, for instance, Americans spent approximately $12.4 billion on cosmetic procedures, according to a study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Although there are numerous types of plastic surgery, some are more... more »
The number of cosmetic surgeries increases more rapidly with each passing year in the United States. From breast implants, to lip enhancements to facelifts and even butt implants, Americans are investing millions of dollars in achieving physical perfection through cosmetic surgery. But although these types of surgeries are popular,... more »
Cosmetic surgery improves or enhances your appearance. Most people opt for cosmetic surgery to remove fat, to correct signs of aging or to reshape part of the body. The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery describes various popular cosmetic procedures. more »
Elective surgery costs are sky-rocketing for things such as joint replacement and cosmetic treatments. However, they can be cut to a fraction of what they are in the U.S. This method is catching on throughout the country and may be right for you. It's not something your insurance company would ever tell you. more »
Men and women both are concerned about their appearance. Looking your best can help with self confidence, and for some plastic surgery is an option to help them look their best. Deciding to get a facelift means you must research and look around for the proper surgeon and the proper surgery. more »
Tummy tucks, botox, breast enhancements and nose jobs have taken the adage, 'Be the person you...
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The art of plastic surgery has become more and more intriguing for American society over the past several decades. In part, celebrities and... more »
As people age, they begin to look tired and worn. This is because the skin loses its firmness and elasticity over time, making way for wrinkles... more »
The recovery rate for facelifts depends on two factors: the healing rate of the individual and the type of facelift that was performed. Generally,... more »
Facelift surgery is a procedure performed to rid the face of excess skin in order to give a person a younger appearance. Medical advances have... more »
A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (literally, surgical removal of wrinkles), is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance. It usually involves the removal of excess facial skin, with or without the tightening of underlying tissues, and the redraping of the skin on the patients face and neck. The first facelift was performed in Berlin in 1901 by Eugen Holländer. According to the most recent 2007 statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, facelifts were the seventh most popular aesthetic surgery performed after liposuction, breast augmentation, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reduction, and rhinoplasty.
In the traditional facelift, an incision is made in front of the ear extending up into the hairline. The incision curves around the bottom of the ear and then behind it, usually ending near the hairline on the back of the neck. After the skin incision is made, the skin is separated from the deeper tissues with a scalpel or scissors (also called undermining) over the cheeks and neck. At this point, the deeper tissues (SMAS, the fascial suspension system of the face) can be tightened with sutures, with or without removing some of the excess deeper tissues. The skin is then redraped, and the amount of excess skin to be removed is determined by the surgeons judgement and experience. The excess skin is then removed, and the skin incisions are closed with sutures and staples.
Facelifts are helpful for eliminating loose skin folds in the neck and laxity of tissues in the cheeks. The areas not well corrected by a facelift include the nasolabial folds and perioral mounds marionette lines which are more suitably treated with Botox or liposculpture, respectively. A facelift requires skin incisions; however, the incisions in front of and behind the ear are usually inconspicuous. Hair loss in the portions of the incision within the hair-bearing scalp can read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhytidectomy
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