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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the years pass and we all begin to age naturally, some of us, more than others, feel as though our outside appearance reflects a number of years that we haven’t achieved on the inside yet. If you look into the mirror and see a reflection that seems to be too old to match what you know about yourself, there are a number of ways that you can go about creating a younger you.
Sometimes, people opt for something simple, such as a brow lift or eyelid lift to target specific parts of their face that suffer most with wrinkles. However, one particularly useful way of correcting wrinkly, sagging skin, is to undergo a full facelift.
Some people shy away from the facelift procedure as they feel concerned about going under the knife, but the truth is, if you have the right surgeon on hand, the results of a facelift can be truly unbelievable. Dr. Vito C. Quatela is a recognized and commended leader in the realm of aesthetic facial surgery. He has made it his mission to give people a better quality of life and confidence through aesthetically enhancing their appearance and boosting their self-esteem.
The aging process
As we age, the natural proteins that work to hold our skin tight and keep it plump, and firm, begin to break down. These proteins are known as elastin and collagen. As the years pass, our bodies stop producing as much of these proteins, and the effects of gravity gradually become more obvious as they begin to drag down our features. This is why people often notice that their skin appears to be deflated, and baggier than before. A face lift is the way that people can counteract the effects of aging, and take years off their appearance.
The facelift procedure
Although facelifts may be regarded as more intense than other forms of cosmetic surgery, it is still possible for them to be performed within a plastic surgeon’s office. Typically, a patient will be given a sedative and local anesthesia, although especially nervous people may be offered general anesthesia to put them to sleep.
Once the person can no longer feel the procedure, the doctor may begin the face lift. Your surgeon will have constructed a personalized plan for your features, so that he can make pre-planned and carefully assessed incisions. Usually, a cut will be made behind the hairline, around the base of the ear and extending outwards, followed by another incision beneath the chin.
Once everything has been opened up properly, your surgeon will be able to remove any unnecessary fat, and reposition the muscle and tissue of your face, lifting and securing it in various places to provide an overall rejuvenated appearance to your face. Once everything has been replaced and tightened, the skin will also be pulled up, so that the extra, sagging skin can be removed, before everything is sewn back together. After some recovery time, the only scar that should be visible is the one beneath the chin, because the other should generally be hidden by the hairline.
What’s more, although the procedure itself only lasts a couple of hours, the results of a marvelous and sparkling facelift can remain evident for as many as fifteen years.
Dr. Vito C. Quatela
Quatela Center for plastic surgery
973 East Avenue, Rochester
NY 14607
Tel: 585.244.1000
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