As 2024 arrives, you may be wondering how you can improve the way you look and feel about yourself. If your skin has begun to show signs of aging, such as premature wrinkles or sagging, you may be interested in plastic surgery. When it comes to turning back the hands of time, a facelift is still a popular procedure that people use. If you’re considering this procedure, here are some things you should know.
1. It’s Still a Popular Procedure
When people think of facial procedures, they may think of injectables like Botox. However, a formal facelift is still an option many people consider. According to Bankrate, nearly 80% of plastic surgeons in the United States say they saw far more patients looking to get procedures completed in 2022 than pre-pandemic, with over 234,000 facelifts performed in 2020 alone.
2. It Can Make You Look Younger and Happier
When you look good, you tend to feel good. That’s why facelift remains a popular procedure among plastic surgery patients. If you’re approved for one, you are taking a step to help reduce the signs of aging, such as deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and obvious jowls. When you want to regain your youthful appearance and appear more relaxed and cheerful again, a facelift can do the trick. A study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that people who had the procedure were perceived as more attractive, likable, and trustworthy than before.
3. It Has a High Satisfaction Rate
Are you worried about how well you’ll be satisfied after surgery? Based on the opinion of past patients, you have a high chance of being very satisfied with your results. A survey by RealSelf found that 95% of facelift patients said the procedure was worth doing. These recipients reported feeling more confident, comfortable, and youthful after surgery. If you’re looking for ways to make yourself happy in the new year, then you may want to give yourself the gift of a facelift.
4. It Can Be Combined With Other Procedures
As you likely know, there’s more than one plastic surgery procedure to consider. While you’re getting a facelift, you may also want to consider other procedures that can help improve your appearance. Since you’re undergoing this procedure, it may be a good time to get a brow lift, neck lift, or fat transfer. Some people also opt to have eyelid surgery. The type of procedures that will give you the look you want will be discussed between you and your potential plastic surgeon. The goal is to create a balanced and harmonious appearance that you’ll be pleased with.
5. It Has a Long-Lasting Effect
While there are now noninvasive procedures that can have a temporary effect, like injectables, you may want something more permanent. The result of a facelift can often last for 10 years or more, according to our team. Of course, the results aren’t the same for each patient. How long your results last can depend on the age at which you had the surgery, your lifestyle, your genetics, and overall skin quality. The best thing you can do is to make sure that you follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions for skin maintenance. Once you get a facelift, you must continue to take care of your skin and overall health as much as possible. That means you should moisturize your skin regularly and eat a healthy diet. Make sure you stay hydrated as much as possible, as water is essential for healthy skin. If you enjoy being out in the sun, always use sunscreen.
6. There Are Minor Risks
Like any surgery, a facelift has some potential risks and complications. In some cases, some people have suffered bleeding, nerve damage, scarring, hematoma, and even skin necrosis. These types of risks are rare and are usually minimized by seeking out a qualified surgeon to begin with. You’ll discuss such risks during your initial consultation. Your plastic surgeon will give you a thorough list of both pre and post-operative instructions you should follow. As long as you listen to your surgeon and do the procedures as stated, you can increase your chances of having a successful facelift with satisfying results.
The decision to have a facelift is a major one. However, due diligence in finding the right plastic surgeon can place you in good hands. Start the process of turning back the hands of time to achieve a youthful look when you contact our office at Artisan Plastic Surgery for a consultation.
