One of the main concerns of patients considering facial rejuvenation procedures is the need for general anesthesia. Although general anesthesia today is extremely safe, it can lead to increase in some complications including postoperative nausea and vomiting, deep venous thrombosis, myocardial depression, and prolonged recovery from the anesthesia medications. However, facial rejuvenations can be performed today without general anesthesia or …
What are the Different Types of Facelifts?
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are so many different names used to describe facelifts that it can get confusing. In reality, all these different names refer to very similar techniques Mini Facelift vs. Full Facelift (Face and Neck Lift) A mini facelift is a facial rejuvenation with reduced incisions and dissection. The goal is achieve a …
How the SMAS Flap Influences Natural-Looking Facelifts
Looking at some of the elements of a successful facelift A facelift, also known as a Rhytidectomy, is usually intended to reduce the appearance of age-related wrinkles and sagging facial skin. The traditional method involves a plastic surgeon gently lifting part of a patient’s facial skin and tightening underlying tissues before repositioning the skin to look more aesthetically pleasing. Sometimes, …