| Bariatric Surgery.info Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) After Weight Loss, Brow Lift |
Facial surgery to reduce ptosis (skin
droop), tighten muscles |
Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) After Weight LossFace lift is a far less common plastic surgery procedure for people who have experienced massive weight loss. Even so, facial cosmetic surgery to remove loose skin, reduce ptosis (skin droop), tighten muscles and remove localized fat can greatly improve appearance in such cases. Patients can also have an eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and brow/forehead lift to treat the upper area of their faces. Face Lift MethodThe plastic surgeon works first on one side of the face, then the other, through small surgical incisions made in the scalp, or in the natural creases around and at the rear of the ears. Incisions are designed to produce the smallest possible scars. If necessary, excess fat is removed and muscles are tightened. The skin is then pulled and any excess skin is excised. Face Lift ComplicationsOne complication specific to facial lifts is that the color of the skin may temporarily change after the operation, and the patient may experience a feeling of tingling and hardening of the skin on the face and the neck, as sensation returns. Healing is slow, and it can take several months before the final result is obtained. Facial Lift - ScarringThe surgical scars can be hidden by the hair, and by suitable make-up
- the patient may use make-up very soon after surgery. After this type
of plastic surgery, the skin remains fragile for several weeks. Patients
are therefore advised to avoid exposure to the sun and to protect the
skin with a total sunblock cream. Bariatric Surgery Operations After Weight Loss |