When you get older, your facial skin loses its elasticity and gets wrinkled and loose. You experience what can be referred to as jowls. Jowls occur due to the skin and fat inside sagging inside the jaw downwards. Also, your neck is not spared either as it also becomes a saggy and wrinkled turkey neck. At this point, a facelift will restore your youthful appearance.
Today, there are many techniques that guarantee complete anti-aging results. Whichever procedure works for you, it pays to have a couple of tips on how to preserve the results.
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Types of Facelift Procedures
Ponytail Facelift Technique
A ponytail facelift procedure is designed to bring you facelift results. Unlike traditional methods, this one does not entail incisions hence the name ponytail, because it leaves you with invisible scars. Most people consider this technique for its lack of scarring after the procedure. During the process, a surgeon will make incisions high up on your face beyond your hairline or above the front of your ear. They will then pull the ligament under your skin to reduce or adjust the sagging. An experienced plastic surgeon should perform this action to prevent the risk of damaging your hair follicles. Besides, a professional cosmetic surgeon for ponytail facelifts also guarantees optimal results, ensuring you look younger than you are.
SMAS/Deep Plane Technique
A deep plane facelift eliminates the sagging skin under your chin and neck. The procedure lifts and strengthens the lax muscles at that point. Your surgeon will delve under the musculoaponeurotic system, located under the skin near the muscle used for frowning and smiling. They reshape, reposition, and smooth the SMAS layer to remove the wrinkles and restore your radiance.
Cutaneous Lift
This type of facelift focuses on your lower face area, which is your neck and jaw. Unnoticeable incisions are made around the ears and the hairline. After that, they will separate the superficial skin layer from the underneath muscles and tissues and cut and discard the excess skin. The remaining skin is then stretched up to the incision area. The incisions are finally stitched using sutures.
How to maintain Your Facelift
There are many other procedures for a facelift that works just well. However, you need to know the best practices to maintain your facial skin after a procedure to ensure the facelift serves you for as long as expected. Here are a few tips for doing that.
Clean and moisturize your face
It is vital to rest for the first 24 hours after your facelift, given that you may experience mild bleeding after the procedure. Ensure you pay attention to how your face reacts after the facelift. It is advisable to remove the bandage after 24 hours and gently wash the incisions at least three times a day using clean water and regular soap to prevent bacteria and infections. Also, dry your face and apply an equal mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to the incisions using a Q-tip. If your face is dry, you can moisturize it using an antibiotic ointment.
Avoid sunshine
Avoid exposing yourself to direct sunshine for at least a month during the healing period. Ensure there is no direct and excessive sunshine to your incisions as it can cause dark spots on the incision area. Direct sunlight could extend the recovery time too. It is advisable to use sunscreen, wear a hat, and wear sunglasses for extra protection.
Use the right skincare products
Use medical-grade skincare products to prolong the facelift results. These products contain quality ingredients like retinoids which could prolong the results. The surgeon will also recommend the best products to maintain your skin.
Maintain a healthy balanced diet
Your skin should be fed daily through a healthy balanced diet. Fill your plate with fresh fruits and veggies while avoiding excess sugar. Excess sugars are likely to attach to proteins in your bloodstream, creating harmful molecules called AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products). This causes your skin to age, wrinkle and sag.
Conclusion
The right facelift will ensure your skin regains its youthful appearance. Having hand tips for maintaining your facelift after the procedure will ensure prolonged results. Ensure you consult your surgeon to advise you on the best facelift maintenance practices, and you will be good to go.
