The Many Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation
Thanks to modern technology and the advancements of science and medicine, men and women no longer have to let the effects of aging take over their looks. As an important part of communication and human interaction, the face is also the most noticeable area to be affected by aging and damage. Through the many procedures categorized as Facial Rejuvenation treatments, women and men alike are taking control over their looks, opting for the correct surgery for them, and making a difference for a more youthful look.
What Is Facial Rejuvenation?
When talking about facial rejuvenation procedures, those in the plastic surgery business are really referring to a long list of procedures that can help a patient to rejuvenate their face. These procedures are often surgical in nature, typically concentrated on one area of concern on the face, and can often be performed together to achieve optimal overall results. The most common forms of surgical facial rejuvenation include the brow lift, eyelid surgery, ear surgery, facelift, facial implants, mid-facelift, and rhinoplasty. These procedures focus specifically on the face and its features to reduce wrinkles, eliminate excess skin, redistribute fat deposits, and address other aspects necessary to rejuvenate the face.
Why Get Plastic Surgery to Rejuvenate the Face?
With so many surgical options to improve the appearance of each and every aspect of your face, it’s easy to see that there are many different ways that facial rejuvenation can benefit you. Beyond having a straighter nose from rhinoplasty or defining your chin with facial implants, there are larger, more general benefits to consider as well. A facial rejuvenation procedure can:
- Reverse damage to your skin and features from aging, sun exposure, acne scarring, and more.
- Reduce the appearance of aging around your eyes, outside the corners of your mouth, and along the jawline, as well as many other places.
- Correct a physiological problem that has plagued you for years, like ears that stick out or a pointy nose.
- Improve your self-image by giving you back a more youthful appearance.
- Boost your self-confidence at work and in your personal life.
- Mark a new beginning for you, whether it’s a milestone birthday, a second marriage, or just the right time to start anew.
- Give you the look that no amount of skincare products can achieve.
Don’t underestimate what facial rejuvenation can do. Each individual procedure has its own specific benefits as well, so familiarize yourself with the surgeries that most interest you to discover how much the benefits will outweigh any risks.
What Procedures Are Considered Facial Rejuvenation?
The list of facial rejuvenation procedures is long, sometimes even including nonsurgical treatments like a chemical peel. Strictly speaking surgically, the list includes several of the most requested procedures in plastic surgery clinics around the world right now. Read on to learn a little more about each of the main surgeries that comprise facial rejuvenation:
The Brow Lift
Sometimes called a forehead lift, the brow lift deals with the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead and the drooping brow. Age can weigh down and furrow the brow, sometimes causing a person to look angry, tired, or sad all the time. The brow lift can be performed the traditional way or as a minimally invasive, endoscopic surgery. Having brow lift surgery can drastically reduce the appearance of aging and give you a more refreshed look. It is commonly performed in tandem with a facelift as a full facial approach to combat the signs of aging.
The Eyelid Lift
Just as the brows can sag, so can the eyelids. As the skin’s elasticity breaks down and fat begins to collect in unwanted parts of the face, many men and women find themselves with puffy, drooping eyelids. In some cases, the upper eyelid can hang so far over the eyelashes that it obstructs a person’s vision. Eyelid lift surgery can correct the excess skin and fat issues, tighten the upper and lower eyelids, and reduce the appearance of puffiness. Eyelid surgery is very commonly performed together with a brow lift to give a complete lift to the upper portion of the face.
The Facelift
This classic surgery is performed to rejuvenate the overall look of the face by focusing on the loose skin that sags and creases at the jawline. The lower part of the face can tell stories about your age if left untreated. With a facelift, your surgeon will use strategic incisions to manipulate the skin, muscle, tissue, and fat of the area to create a more defined profile and youthful appearance. It is very common for facelifts to be performed with other procedures, especially eyelid surgeries, brow lifts, and facial implants.
Facial Implants
It’s possible to have facial implants performed on their own, but for facial rejuvenation this procedure is often performed with a facelift in order to add volume to the areas where it has been depleted. Facial implants are a permanent way to add definition and mass to the chin, cheek, and lower jaw. They are available in a range of sizes, shapes, and materials so you can discuss the specifics of your implants at your consultation with your plastic surgeon.
The Mid-Facelift
The mid-facelift or micro-lift is a procedure designed to achieve results similar to the traditional facelift on a different area of the face. Where the regular facelift concentrates on the lower portion, a mid-facelift will aim to address the aging concerns affecting the mid-section of the face, or the upside-down triangle from the outer corners of the eyes down to the mouth. Common effects of aging in this area include drooping, sagging skin at the corners of the mouth and eyes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles throughout.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a nasal surgery, sometimes called a ‘nose job,’ that is performed to correct damage or unwanted characteristics of the nose, characteristics that sometimes occur with aging such as a drooping tip. Changes to the nose can affect the appearance of the whole face, making it a very powerful tool for facial rejuvenation. Rhinoplasty surgery involves the reshaping of the nose to make it narrower, wider, shorter, longer, straighter, less pointy, less round, and more. It is typically performed alone but can be added to a combination procedure with most other facial rejuvenation surgeries.
Candidates for Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation surgeries can be a very powerful experience for the right candidate. Ideally, you should be a healthy adult man or woman who has realistic goals about what surgery can achieve for your looks. You should be a nonsmoker or willing to quit and live a healthy, active lifestyle. Prospective patients should also be in good overall health, free from life-threatening illness or other serious medical conditions. The best way to determine if you’re a good candidate for one or more facial rejuvenation procedures is to contact a board certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for delivering top-notch results to each patient.
Get Rejuvenated at Weniger Plastic Surgery
Discover which facial rejuvenation procedures could best help you achieve the look you want. Consult with a reputable plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation procedures. He can analyze your face and the changes that aging has made to decide if you require one or more surgeries to reverse these effects. In talking with you about your desires and expectations, your plastic surgeon can customize his approach to suit your needs and deliver the results you want.
At Weniger Plastic Surgery, Frederick G. Weniger, M.D., F.A.C.S. is ready to provide you with their years of experience and knowledge in a one-on-one consultation with you. Dr. Weniger is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He believes good information lies at the heart of success in all of his surgeries and interactions with his patients.
To schedule a consultation for facial rejuvenation and other procedures, contact the office of Weniger Plastic Surgery today at (843) 757-0123. They are located at 350 Fording Island Road, Suite 200, in Bluffton, South Carolina.