Facelift Surgery
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You are always welcome to drop by and view our facility. While you're here, you can meet our staff,
ask questions and even browse through some before & after cosmetic surgery photographs. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
All consultations with Dr. Bowman, our Clinical Esthetician, or our Nurse are scheduled in advance.
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Facelift surgery is done to counteract aging in your face, as you get older. Patients complain most about loose skin in their cheeks; "jowls" at the border of the jaw; "turkey gobbler" neck, and fat under the chin. Various factors have contributed to the changes. Some things, like gravity (which affects fat in the face) are unavoidable, and others, like heavy sun exposure, are our own doing. Whatever the causes, facelift Plastic Surgery, (rhytidectomy) may benefit you. Many of our patients report that their new, vibrant, and fresh appearance has improved their self-confidence . If your goal is to brighten and to energize your appearance (but not to look 25 years younger), you may benefit from this procedure.
The best results in facelift surgery are obtained in healthy men and women with loose, sagging skin in the face and/or neck areas, and who are not overweight. Smokers are not candidates for this operation.
PROCEDURE
The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic. The incisions follow your natural face and neck lines. They heal very inconspicuously for the most part, but they are not something you can expect to hide from your hairstylist! New techniques give better and longer-lasting results than were previously possible.
Depending on your situation, other procedures may combined with facelift surgery. Facelift surgery is highly individualized and depends on your specific concerns. You may want to discuss whether eyelid surgery, forehead/brow lift, neck lift, or liposuction combined with your facelift would improve the outcome.
Following the surgery, you will have some swelling and bruising on your face and neck. Pain is usually not great and can be controlled with medication. You will need to wear a chin strap for 2-3 weeks. Most patients feel quite comfortable socially by 3-4 weeks from the time of surgery, or sooner, if "cover up" makeup is used. (We can assist you with that.) Sports and other activities which will raise blood pressure must be avoided for at least 4 weeks. Depending on the demands of your job, you will be able to return to work in 2-4 weeks.
Facelift surgery is real surgery. Before you decide, it's important to learn about any possible complications, even though they are rare. These will be fully explained to you during your private consultation with Dr. Bowman. At that time, you will have an opportunity for a careful and complete discussion of your options and what is involved. You will benefit from asking all your questions and browsing through our photographs.
BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS
We have before and after photos in our office, and you'd benefit from coming to have a look at them, ahead of your consultation, if you wish. In the interests of confidentiality and privacy we don't publish them on the internet. The photos in the laser sections are provided by the manufacturer, and are not our patients.
COMPLIMENTARY MASSAGE
Shortly after your relevant surgery, we will offer you a complimentary lymphatic drainage massage around the incision area. Janka will do this light massage which will firstly, feel wonderful, and secondly, encourage healing by increasing the blood flow. You will benefit from this unique treatment.
If you'd benefit from our services, please give us a call at 604 734-1416 and we'll be happy to answer some preliminary questions, or arrange an appointment for you.
