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February 11, 2004
More men go under the knife
Cosmetic surgery is rapidly becoming as popular among men as it is among women, it emerged today.
New figures reveal that the number of males signing up for procedures such as liposuction and nose jobs is soaring.
Almost half of all treatments carried out by one top clinic are now on male patients - while a rival clinic says male clients have doubled in the past two years.
Experts say the demand reflects growing pressure on men to look good, with increasing numbers willing to take drastic measures to improve their appearance.
But the boom will fuel fears over standards in the industry - with mounting concern over shoddy practices by some clinics. Spot checks by government inspectors in London last year revealed that many firms do not even check their surgeons' qualifications and identities, raising serious questions over patient safety.
The report prompted Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson to order a full review of the industry.
The new statistics were released by cosmetic surgery giants Transform and rival clinic the Harley Medical Group. Both companies have a network of clinics across the UK.
Two years ago, just a handful of men a year approached Transform about surgery, with male clients making up just five per cent of the overall customer base. Latest figures from the company show that one in 10 of its cosmetic surgery operations are now carried out on men - with at least 1,500 male patients undergoing treatment every year.
The majority of those prepared to go under the knife are aged between 31 and 40, with nose jobs by far the most popular procedures.
However, liposuction - sometimes on the chest - penis extensions and eye bag removal are also in heavy demand.
Lindsay Mullins, spokeswoman for Transform, which is now opening a specialist men's division, said: "These figures prove that more and more men are opting for surgery to change both their body shape and facial features."
Last month, it emerged that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had undergone cosmetic surgery on his eyes to make him look less tired. Ms Mullins said: "As more and more high-profile celebrities and public figures undergo surgery, the subject has become more widely discussed and accepted as the norm among men."
Rival cosmetic surgery firm, the Harley Medical Group, which has 10 clinics nationwide, says male patients now account for 40 per cent of all annual procedures.
The majority of cosmetic surgery procedures at UK clinics cost between £3,000 and £5,000.
Louise Braham, director of the Harley Medical Group, said: "Most requested procedures among male patients are gynaecomostia - liposuction to the male chest - nose reshaping, ears pinned back, and penis extensions."
Top 10 men's procedures
Evening Standard 4 March 2004
1: Rhinoplasty
2: Lipoplasty (fat removal)
3: Eye bags removal
4: Hair grafts (minimum 350 grafts needed)
5: Pectoral implants
6: Ear corrections (Otoplasty)
7: Calf implants
8: Cirumcision
9: Injectable fillers (eg Botox)
10: Collagen (lips)
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February 03, 2004
New Advances Are Changing Face Lift Procedures.
New surgical techniques are changing the way the face lift is performed. These advances promise that cosmetic procedures in the future will be safer, less painful, and more effective.
Lasers: A face-lift procedure called laser neck and jowl liposculpture, and platysma resurfacing, uses lasers and can be done through a one-inch incision under the chin using only a local anesthetic.
Endoscopy: Endoscopic techniques are currently being used to do face lifts and brow lifts. This allows for smaller incisions, less trauma to tissues, and a quicker recovery time. Facial structures are raised without cutting away flaps of skin. Currently, endoscopy is an option only for people whose skin is still somewhat tight and elastic
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Face Lifts, FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions related to face lift.
Q: Will my insurance cover the cost of a face lift?
A: In most cases, procedures done for purely cosmetic reasons are not covered by health insurance. Costs may be covered if a procedure is done to for a medical reason, such as to treat precancerous lesions. Always check with the insurance carrier for exact terms of coverage.
Q: How long do the effects of a face lift last?
A: This depends on many factors, such as heredity and your life style. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and long exposure to the sun can all shorten the effectiveness of a face lift. Some people have a repeat procedure in five, 10, or 15 years. Other people never have a second procedure.
Q: How much scarring will be caused by surgery?
A: Scars from a face lift are usually hidden by hair and by the natural contour of the face. These scars usually fade over time until they can barely be seen.
Q: I am in my late 60s. Can I still have a face lift?
A: While most candidates for a face lift are between 40 and 60 years old, many people older than that are enjoying the results of a face lift. Whether you are a good candidate will depend on your overall health, your skin's elasticity and underlying bone structure, and other factors.
Q: How long will I have to miss work?
A: A face lift is more involved than some other cosmetic procedures, such as fat injections, and as a result requires a longer recovery time. Usually, people spend two or three weeks at home before returning to work.
Q: Can I have more than one procedure done at once?
A: Yes, it may be possible to complete one or more procedures, such as eyelid surgery or liposuction, at the same time as a face lift to achieve the desired result. Discuss this with your surgeon before any procedures are scheduled.
Q: How can I hide scars, swelling, and redness until I return to normal?
A: Both men and women can use makeup techniques to disguise the temporary effects of cosmetic surgery.
Q: Can a face lift correct the excess skin around my eyes?
A: No, a face lift is designed to tighten the areas around the mouth, chin, and neck. A different procedure, called a blepharoplasty is used to improve the appearance of the eyes and eye lids.
Q: Can I tell beforehand how I will look after surgery?
A: Some practitioners have computer imaging programs that can show a person what a face lift procedure might accomplish.
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How Long Is The Recovery?
Immediately after surgery:
Dressings are placed along the incision lines and the head is wrapped in a bandage, which helps reduce swelling. These bandages are removed a day or two later.
Your head will be elevated to reduce swelling.
Most patients experience little discomfort after a face lift, but will still appear bruised and swollen for a few days. If you feel discomfort, you will be given medication for pain.
Sutures are removed about five to 10 days after surgery. Incisions and bandages must be kept dry. The surgeon will give you specific instructions about how to bathe and wash your hair. Once the sutures are taken out, you can use make-up. But you may not be allowed to use hair tints and hair dryers for some time.
Complete Recovery
Most people recover in two to three weeks. During this time, bruises heal and swelling goes down. Take it easy and avoid vigorous activity.
It's normal to feel some numbness and muscle stiffness for some time, and complete return of sensation may take several months. Earrings should not be worn until sensation has returned to the earlobes.
Scars can take nearly a year to fade and soften. The hair should hide most of the scars. Make-up and jewelry can camouflage other scarring.
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Risks And Complications, Face Lifts
What Are The Potential Risks And Complications? Well, first of all cosmetic procedures are generally safe, but every surgery carries some risk. These include
•Hematoma (collection of blood under the skin)
•Infection and bleeding
•Complications of anesthesia
•Injury to nerves that control facial muscles
•Numbness
•Scarring
Usually, these conditions improve within days or weeks. Sometimes, however, these conditions are permanent, or more surgery is necessary to correct them.
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What's Involved Durring the Face Lift?
The face lift (rhytidectomy) is done to tighten the skin of the face and remove large creases and wrinkles that have formed around the nose and mouth. The face and neck are usually treated at the same time, and the procedure is sometimes called a face-and-neck lift.
Face lift surgery can last from two to five hours. It can be performed in an outpatient facility with local anesthetics and sedatives to relax the patient. Some surgeons, however, prefer patients receive general anesthesia during surgery and stay in the hospital overnight.
The Incision
The procedure begins after the patient is asleep from the anesthesia or comfortably sedated and pain-free from a local anesthesia.
The face lift is performed through a surgical incision on each side of the face. The incision
•Begins in the hairline
•Continues down in front of the ear
•Goes around the earlobe
•Ends in the hairline behind the ear
Any scarring is usually hidden on the scalp and along natural lines of the face. For men, the incision follows the natural beard line and can be camouflaged by sideburns. Only a thin line of hair will be trimmed along the incision line.
Achieving A Better Shape
After the incision has been made, the skin is freed and raised from the underlying fat and muscle. Excess fat is trimmed or suctioned from the neck and chin. If jowls and drooping neck skin are a problem, fibrous tissue and platysma muscle under the skin may be separated and made tighter.
Sometimes a small incision is also made in the shadow line under the chin to allow for trimming or suctioning of focal areas of fat along the jaw line or under the chin. The skin is pulled tight over the underlying tissue. Excess is trimmed away and the incisions are closed with fine sutures and staples.
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February 02, 2004
Extreme Makeover: Before and After Pictures
Examples of cosmetic Surgery: Photos from: David A. Schlessinger, M.D.
http://www.aestheticasurgery.com/das-photo_gallery.htm
Oculoplastic Surgery is an interdisciplinary medical field comprising elements of ophthalmology and plastic surgery. The word plastic comes from the Greek language and means “molding” or “giving form.” David A. Schlessinger, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery, and Neuro-Ophthalmology on Long Island, New York, with particular emphasis on restoring or preserving the function and beauty of the eyes.
Among the specialized, state-of-the-art services available from Dr. Schlessinger are:
•Blepharoplasty
•Botox
•Laser Skin Resurfacing
•Browlift
•Mid Facelift
•Chemical Peels
•Collagen & Other Wrinkle Fillers
•Laser
•IPL Facial Rejuvenation
•Skin Care Products
website: http://www.aestheticasurgery.com/
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February 01, 2004
Looking to Hire a Public Relations Firm?
Plastic surgeons have been implementing public relations in their practices for over half a decade. In fact, they were among the first specialists to use this method of practice promotion. Now, dermatologists, chiropractors, dentists, ophthalmologists and others have followed suit.
Surprisingly, the concept of engaging a PR firm is not relegated to plastic surgeons in the big cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago; it has become a nationwide phenomenon. While the country was already in an economic downturn before 9/11, the attack on America has caused a full-fledged recession. Many plastic surgeons that depend largely on discretionary income found themselves with cancelled surgery and empty waiting rooms, with the exception of a small percentage. Who are these "lucky" physicians? Have they reinvented liposuction or the facelift procedure? In most cases, the answer is that the still lucrative practices prepared themselves and employed a public relations firm to ensure that their practice would thrive independent of the economic climate.
Why Public Relations?
Advertising, Internet marketing and practice management teams are all viable means of helping a practice to flourish. Many plastic surgeons find that with enormous competition, even this arsenal of expert help may not be sufficient. The editorial coverage that results from a successful public relations campaign can serve to make a plastic surgeons a "star" in his or her target area.
Although good training, surgical results and patient care is of paramount importance, in today’s media-driven society, women especially place tremendous credibility in what the media dictates as chic, fashionable or of quality. The plastic surgeons who have created a name for themselves have not typically revolutionized cosmetic surgery, but more likely they have employed a publicist to create cleverly spun consumer oriented press releases which result in mentions in publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Allure, In Style and others of similar prestige.
Public relations differs from advertising in that it uses editorial coverage in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and health internet sites to highlight a physician and his or her practice. A campaign can focus on new trends, techniques, controversies, safety issues in a respective sub-specialty or any host of topics deemed press-worthy by a publicist and media representative.
Essentially, a PR campaign works by taking information the consumer needs and wants to know and presenting it in the form of actual stories related to plastic surgery. Ensuing media exposure in outlets such as Elle or Vogue magazine or programs like "The Today Show" has a huge impact on prospective patients’ medical choices. It serves to reinforce that a physician is the expert in his or her sub-specialty. In addition, it lends a cache and seal of approval that cannot always be achieved even by an aggressive ad campaign.
The bottom line is that medical advertising can sometimes translate as biased, while it never occurs to the average person that a doctor employed a public relations firm to secure a media spot. Not only can public relations and subsequent media exposure increase name recognition, it can also translate into actual patients (increased revenue) as well as assure current patients that they made the right choice.
Misconceptions Addressed
Plastic surgeons typically have two major misconceptions. Many mistakenly feel that they are not candidates for public relations if they don’t have something "new" or exciting to provide the media. The reality is that most plastic surgeons are performing the same procedures, with some simply having coined their own phrasing to make it sound innovative. The onus should not be on the physician to devise campaign ideas for the media.
A skilled publicist should be adept at spinning variations on plastic surgery topics while still being mindful of ethics and what is in the interest of good patient care. Seasoned PR pros know how to weave a story to make it exciting for the media and tie it in with a trend, season, holiday, controversy, celebrity or national news.
A plastic surgeon need not be in an urban hub to avail themselves of public relations. It is often easier for plastic surgeons outside of LA, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and other cities to very quickly reap the benefits of media coverage because it is very likely that their peers have not yet discovered this mode of practice promotion. Although suburban doctors will not neccessarily lure patients from nearby cities, media coverage can indeed circumvent the mindset that top echelon surgeons are only found in major markets.
Surgeons in suburban or other areas of the country need to remember that their local market watches national programming like "Good Morning America" and "Oprah" and reads publications like Glamour, Ladies Home Journal, and Cosmopolitan. National media coverage does indeed have positive ramifications at the local level and most important, lends cache to a plastic surgeon.
Prospective PR candidates need not be trained speakers or undergo extensive media training. The media responds best to plastic surgeons that make themselves accessible, give good "sound bites," and respond appropriately to questions without having their own self-serving agenda. It is a choice for elective surgery patients to undergo procedures. Personality is a huge determining factor in patient choice. Doctors in the media simply need to convey to the audience that they are knowledgeable, trustworthy and approachable. A good PR firm can should certainly give guidance and help a client navigate the Dos and Don’ts of media interaction.
Physician’s Role in a PR Campaign
Those who decide to make the leap into public relations must be prepared to be pro-active with their PR firm. Media opportunities often arise with short notice and any PR firm is essentially at the mercy of the media. Those surgeons who apprise their publicists of new developments or techniques in the field and respond promptly to the media are those who tend to realize the greatest success.
Essentially, a practice should be functioned like a "well-oiled" machine before committing to a PR program. This should not preclude an ambitious young doctor from going this route. In fact, having media coverage under one’s belt early on will quell any doubt that patients might have about a young doctor. In the public’s mind, positive media coverage lends the proverbial "Good House Keeping Seal of Approval." A capable office manager is also essential as a point person for the PR firm. He/she can often help the account executives gather material such as patient photos and statistics, or assist in planning media shoots in accordance with a doctor’s schedule.
Many cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists wonder why they simply cannot write their own press releases or have their office managers function in a dual capacity as PR pro. When doctors attempt this scenario it often ends negatively or simply takes time away from the doctor practicing medicine. Physicians must understand that the consumer media is not interested in the painstakingly technical depictions of techniques, as would be appropriate for a medical journal, nor are they interested in press releases that are entirely self-promotional. The medical jargon must be translated and presented in a way that is palatable for lay people, and writers and producers are indeed lay people. Developing connections with the media is a full-time job. Only public relations firms have the time to solidify connections with the press and be recognized as a key source for medical/health care stories.
Choosing a PR Firm
There are various sectors of public relations, just as medicine has sub-specialties. One would not visit a plastic surgeon for a gastrointestinal disorder. PR firms often have niches such as entertainment, fashion, finance, or technology. Medical public relations is a very specialized area of PR. It is vital that a plastic surgeon employ a firm that has had extensive experience representing doctors and is familiar with plastic surgery terminology. If a physician needs to give a PR executive a crash course in cosmetic surgery, it will not prove to be a very fruitful campaign.
The agency needs to have solid contacts with the media that deal in health and beauty. A firm’s media contacts in these areas are tantamount to the success of a client. It is also smart to choose a firm located in an area where the media is centered. Diligent PR professionals spend significant time meeting face-to-face with editors and producers and solidifying good working relationships. It is more important that the PR firm be in close proximity to the media as opposed to the client.
When interviewing a prospective PR firm:
• Ask for examples of successful campaign tactics.
• Request to see examples of print and media coverage for other medical clients.
• Assess their knowledge of plastic surgery procedures and terminology.
• Get a reasonable estimate of frequency of media coverage.
• Know the markets that will be pursued and make sure they are practice-appropriate.
• Ask for samples of press releases written for other clients.
• Get references.
• Know the account executive-to-client ratio and how much time will be devoted to the account within a given week or month.
• Ask if there are any additional expenses, such as monthly disbursements.
• The PR firm should provide client with weekly written progress reports.
• Prior to engaging a company, ask for a written proposal, which will outline a campaign strategy. and explain company policy.
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How do you prepare for face lift surgery?
Before any surgery is planned, you will have an initial meeting with the surgeon to discuss
• Your skin type and underlying bone structure
• Your expectations and goals for the surgery
• Whether you are a good candidate for surgery
• What the surgery will involve
• Where the procedure will take place (outpatient center, doctor's office or hospital)
•If an overnight stay in the hospital is required
• What type of anesthesia will be used
• What the recovery will be like
• Any complications you might What costs will be involved. Most insurance policies do not cover face lifts.
Ask lots of questions and be sure you fully understand the procedure. Once you have made the decision to have a face lift, your doctor will guide you in preparing for surgery. The doctor usually takes "before" pictures to compare with your appearance after surgery.
You will also want to ask whether any other procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or brow lift surgery should be done at the same time.
Before Your Surgery
In general, plan on Stopping certain medications, such as blood thinners, a week or so before the procedure. Stopping smoking before and after the procedure. Smoking inhibits blood flow to the skin and can interfere with healing. Letting your hair grow if it's very short. Hair can help conceal scars while they heal, Also:
•Not eating for several hours before the procedure
•Having someone drive you home after the procedure
•Resting for several days after the procedure is done
•Following your doctor's advice about when you can resume normal activities
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What is s face lift?
Simply put... a face lift is a plastic surgery procedure that can remove excess fat, tighten muscles, and redrape the skin of the face, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
As people age, their skin becomes less elastic, particularly on their face. Sometimes, sagging skin around the jaw line or loose skin on the neck becomes particularly noticeable and unflattering. In such circumstances, a face lift, also called a rhytidectomy, can dramatically smooth the skin and improve a person's appearance.
While other procedures can smooth surface wrinkles, only a face lift can tighten sagging facial skin, jowls, double chins, and loose skin. A facelift reshapes the lower one-third of the face, while eyelid surgery and a brow lift address the eyes and forehead.
Face lifts are becoming more popular. Both men and women (usually aged 40 or older) are having face lifts in record numbers. While such procedures will improve appearances, it's important for people considering a face lift to have realistic expectations about the surgery, what's involved, the recovery process, and how they will look afterward.
PMPR thanks: YourMedicalSource.com
Last Reviewed: 2002 by C. Wayne Cruse, M.D.
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About the facelift, Operation
Face Lift Operation Up until the true expansion of information technology and the computer age, plastic surgeons had to rely on past operation "hands on" experience in order to consider options or modifications to a standard procedure. In the same manner that all people share commonalities as well as unique differences, the field of cosmetic surgery continually balances "normative" standards with the particular needs and expectations of individuals. The concept of testing outcomes by way of virtual operations is a powerful tool for plastic surgeons. Equally, patients will be drawn to those medical practices which can demonstrate the latest technologies bearing the greatest benefits to patients.
Face Lift Simulated Surgery The technical challenges - reflecting the needs of plastic surgeons - are staggering to contemplate. Surgeons require that the visualization be exact replica of the patient. To achieve this goal, engineers create a 3-D rendering of the face and head which may contain upwards to 8 million image slices (data sets) inter-connected in data packets which are updates at a speed of about 10 frames per second, which coincidentally approaches the upper limit of present day computing capacity.
These virtual surgery capabilities go hand-in-glove with the actual surgery. All pre-operative briefings have taken place. The patient has been able to go through a "dry run" of the entire operating day. Medical history reviews have been taken. Patient takes a mild sedative on the day and arrives at the surgery center wearing loose comfortable clothing. Patient registers and awaits the signal time for her to be taken into the surgery area. Planning wise, a patient can assume that general anesthesia will be required for a face lift. The overall procedure will take three to five hours and so it may be necessary and perhaps even more conducive for the patient to go under general anesthesia for such an extensive surgery. Alternatively, local anesthesia can be introduced via intravenous sedation. Sedation is delivered through a catheter into a vein once the patient has been made comfortable upon the operating table.
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Finding a Plastic Surgeon
Finding a qualified plastic surgeon can be challenging. Do not underestimate the complexity of this important task. Consider the following advice:
Ask a friend:
If a friend was satisfied with the care provided by a plastic surgeon, then chances are that you will be similarly pleased. Unfortunately, not everyone has a friend who has had plastic surgery.
Ask someone in the medical profession, such as your family doctor or a nurse:
Keep in mind, however, that doctors and nurses may only be familiar with the physicians at their own hospitals, and they may refer to plastic surgeons based on personality or friendship rather than ability. They will also tend to refer to "hospital-based" plastic surgeons, who tend to perform mostly reconstructive surgery. Make sure your plastic surgeon spends most of his or her time performing cosmetic surgery - especially the one your seek.
Look for a Plastic Surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery:
Be aware of made-up boards that sound official and issue official-appearing certificates. These boards may sound impressive, but according to Joyce D. Nash, author of What Your Doctor Can't Tell You About Cosmetic Surgery, "Certification of competency from such organizations is probably meaningless." Be certain to ask from which board certification was received. If your plastic surgeon is not certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, be suspicious.
You may look in your telephone directory for a plastic surgeon, but beware:
Know that in most metropolitan telephone directories, only about two thirds of the physicians listed under "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons" are plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Some physicians listed in the plastic surgery section have absolutely no formal training in cosmetic plastic surgery.
Telephone directories in most states do not require physicians to state from which board they received certification. Therefore, physicians may advertise under "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons" and state they are board certified, but not be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Look for a Plastic Surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
The ASPS only inducts plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. To obtain the names of these plastic surgeons in your area, call the ASPS at 847-228-9900 or visit their web site at http:\\www.plasticsurgery.org.
Summary advice on finding a qualified plastic surgeon:
Finding a qualified plastic surgeon may seem like a daunting task. It can be. Understand that unqualified physicians make great efforts to create the impression that they are plastic surgeons. Be aware that the term "board certified" is meaningless, unless it is associated with the name of the board from which certification was received. Know that, in many states, it is legal for unqualified physicians to perform plastic surgery procedures in which they have not been trained. Realize that you may unknowingly see an unqualified physician, but think he is a qualified plastic surgeon. If you understand these issues, then you are well ahead of the general public. To begin your search, call a reputable plastic surgery organization, such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (847-228-9900), ask for the names of plastic surgeons in your area, and carefully evaluate your plastic surgeon during the consultation.
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How do I know if it is time for a face lift?
User Age Group In the earlier developmental stage of cosmetic surgery, the average age for a person seeking a face lift was between sixty to seventy years of age. By 2000 people in their late thirties and forties have become regular candidates for a face lift. The so-called baby boomers are youth oriented and not willing, as a group, to act docile and accepting of their appearance as they move into middle age. Obviously biological aging continues with or without a suitably aged looking face. However, the face lift procedure can make the appearance of being younger, therefore it makes people feel better about themselves.
Face Lift Focus Areas A rhytidectomy or face lift involves the removal of excess fat. Underlying muscles are then tightened. Excess skin is removed and then the skin is stretched over the entire face and neck region, leaving the patient in much more refreshed appearance. To simulate a face lift one need merely pull back the face with your hands. As you can quickly see, time aging and gravity are the forces working against our looks. Pull the skin back, adds some tensioning to the muscles and you can move the clock back by ten years.
Costs As Class III Cosmetic Surgery Procedure Persons with an essentially strong and positive sense of self are ideal candidates for cosmetic surgery. They may have a minor physical characteristic which they'd simply like to improve. The procedure, such as a face lift, merely enhances their positive self-image. If a person seeks the procedure in order to influence a change in
someone else's view, then there's a risk of disappointment. Face lift is a Class II and Class III cosmetic surgery procedure. In Class III operations requiring up to 4-hours, the sorts of procedures anticipated include breast reduction (non insurance covered), face lift, face lift with upper and lower blepharoplasty, face lift with coronal lift. Operating room costs plus local anesthetic would be approximately $1,300. Operating room costs plus general anesthetic would be approximately $1,800.
Advantages Of Endoscopic Assisted Face Lift Surgery While traditional facelift operating procedures will benefit the majority of the population, especially those people will ample surpluses of facial skin, certain people may want to consider endoscopic surgery techniques in the face lift operation. Use of the endoscope virtually eliminates the incision along or within the hairline. Instead, small incisions at specific loci can be made, thus creating a more targeted overall procedure, resulting in less tissue damage and scarring. In other words, rather than all-over incision, the physician can now opt for strategically placed incisions in areas of greatest need.
Incision may be hidden in the lower eyelid and in the upper gumline when the muscles and skin of the mid face region need to be smoothed and tightened. In the reverse procedure - loosening muscles in the neck - incisions can be concealed behind the ears or beneath the chin depending upon the surgeon's evaluation. As expected, the endoscope can assist the positioning of chin and cheek implants, thus creating greater precison and lowering surgical side effect.