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Procedure |
: |
A facelift
corrects sag of the facial or neck skin or addresses the
jowls by removing excess fat, tightening muscles and
re-draping skin through aesthetically concealed incisions.
The eventual result is very pleasing as it gives a youthful
appearance to the face or the neck. It is usually done on
men and women in their fourth decade. |
| Length |
: |
3 to 5 hours. |
| Anesthesia |
: |
Local with sedation, or general. |
| Hospitalization |
: |
Usually as a day case. At times patients may
also require a short inpatient stay. |
| Sequelae |
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Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin. |
| Recovery |
: |
Back to work: 10 to 14 days.
More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more.
Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks.
The Patients must limit exposure to sun for several months
for optimal results.. |
| Duration of Results |
: |
Usually a decade or more. |
