Procedures to Amplify Your Beauty!
Should I get Cosmetic Surgery?
While About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa offers various non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures that effectively provide a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance, individuals seeking a more long-lasting solution for sagging skin, wrinkles, or jowls may consider procedures including a facelift, neck lift, and chin augmentation. Let’s delve into the details of each of these procedures.
Facelift
A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that reduces sagging skin on the face, cheeks, and jawline and removes loose skin while tightening tissue. The benefits of a facelift are:
Reduces sagging of the mid-face
Tightens facial muscles
Removes excess fat and skin
Improves deep wrinkles, sagging skin and jowls
Defines and sculpts the jawline
Achieves long-lasting, youthful looking results
Our in-office surgical suite provides patients with a tranquil and private surgical experience. Depending on their comfort level, the facelift procedure can be performed under IV sedation or local anesthesia, eliminating the risks and effects associated with general anesthesia.
During a facelift, an incision is made around the front of the ear and extends back to the hairline. The incision is carefully concealed within the natural contours of the face. The procedure usually takes about 2 hours, but additional procedures may extend the procedure’s duration.
After your facelift, you may experience mild to moderate pain, swelling, bruising, or numbness. For the initial several weeks following surgery, it’s crucial to prioritize rest by elevating your head, and adhering to the doctor’s post-operative instructions.
Social recovery is usually around 7-10 days, with no exercise for 3 weeks. Social downtime can be longer, depending on the healing process and your comfort level. Everyone heals differently, but most patients can expect most of the post-operative swelling to be resolved within 3 months, however a majority of swelling is gone within one month. This will leave you with a rejuvenated appearance that will continue to improve over time.
Deep Neck Lift
Contrary to popular belief, flabby or excess skin around the neck is not solely caused by aging, but also by genetics. This is one of the reasons why Allure magazine reports a rise in the number of younger patients seeking neck lifts, noting that individuals of every age have recently shown a greater interest in Deep Neck Lifts compared to traditional lifts. Deep Neck Lifts provide a more sculpted and youthful appearance for the neck.
A traditional neck lift doesn’t remove under-muscle excess fat. A Deep Neck Lift procedure works by removing fat UNDER the muscle resulting in a redefined neck.
Some issues that a Deep Neck Lift address are:
Sagging skin: The procedure tightens loose skin under the chin and jawline, eliminating jowls and improving the definition of the jawline.
Excess fat: Excess fat deposits under the chin can contribute to a double chin. The procedure can remove or reposition this fat.
Banded neck: The procedure can address the vertical bands that often appear in the neck as we age, creating a more smooth and youthful contour.
Chin Augmentation
When a chin is small or recessed, it can create an imbalance or an out-of-proportion look for the entire face. Fortunately, there are both surgical and non-surgical procedures available to enhance the chin’s appearance.
Surgical chin augmentation involves using implants to enhance the chin’s profile, while non-surgical alternatives, such as dermal fillers, can add volume to the chin and sculpt the jawline without the need for surgery.
The chin is gaining popularity as a cosmetic focal point. Addressing lower face issues can contribute to achieving facial balance. Although it’s an understated feature, the chin serves as the foundation of our face. A small chin can make the appearance of the nose seem larger, make the lips appear disproportionate, or make the lower face look older.
Chin augmentation is a good option for both men and women seeking more definition and proportion to their facial features. Individuals who are unhappy with a naturally small or recessed chin, or who feel their chin detracts from the rest of their facial features, may also benefit from this procedure. Chin augmentation can also be used to rejuvenate an aging chin and profile, or to create a jawline with more definition.
Med Spa
For those who feel they’re not ready for surgical procedures, the About Faces Med Spa offers a variety of non-surgical solutions that can also provide a whole new you! Whether it’s injectables, skin tightening and laser therapies, or spa services, About Faces has something for everyone.
Some of the individual services offered at About Faces Med Spa are:
Injectables
Skin Tightening and Laser
Spa Services
Book your consultation with About Faces Med Spa
For the latest facelift, neck lift, chin augmentation, or Med Spa services, visit the About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa team. They’re ready to answer all your questions. Call 520-877-2725 to schedule a consultation or appointment with Dr. Mikel Lo and Dr. Janaki Ramanathan and their talented, professional staff at About Faces Cosmetic Surgery