By Jerome Edelstein, MD
The benefits of facelift surgery aren’t quite as obvious as they might seem—they’re actually quite subjective and may differ greatly from one patient to another. Of course the general goal is to look better, but what’s often more important for patients who have this kind of cosmetic treatment is feeling better. The natural aging process can take an unsettling toll on our appearance which can lead to reduced confidence and general unhappiness—a facelift performed by a skilled plastic surgeon can have age defying results which “turn back the clock” and give you your youthful, vibrant appearance back.
Looking and feeling younger can even have an impact on your daily relationships with other people. If you’ve been told that you look frequently tired, upset, or even angry—when you completely aren’t any of these things—it could be that your appearance is presenting you in a way that doesn’t accurately represent the way you actually feel. Rejuvenating your youthful appearance can avoid these kinds of problems and, in a world governed by first impressions, actively improve the way you interact with other people.
At the end of the day, cosmetic surgery or cosmetic treatments are a personal decision that should be made after careful deliberation and an in-depth discussion with a medical specialist. The goal should be to assess your current anatomy, establish reasonable and actionable goals, and execute them along with developing an ongoing maintenance plan so that you can look and feel your best at all times, now and in the future.
It’s Not All About Your Face…
Did you know that most facelift patients will also opt for other cosmetic treatments at the same time? The most frequently “added on” treatment to a facelift is a neck lift—in fact, it’s likely that your plastic surgeon will suggest this. That’s because after the face has been revitalized, it can look—for lack of a better term—a bit odd if the neck hasn’t also been similarly enhanced. By combining both a facelift and a neck lift, you can have an overall aesthetic upgrade that provides you with a very cohesive and appealing look. These are the kinds of decisions and discussions you’ll have with your cosmetic surgeon during your initial consultation.
Ongoing Maintenance for Continued Beauty and Confidence
It’s important to note that while facelift surgeries will have very long lasting results for most patients, it’s also true that ongoing maintenance is a part of any beauty plan. After you’ve had a facelift—or even before, if you want to be really thorough—you can discuss your options with your cosmetic surgeon. For example, once a year you might come in for a dermal filler treatment, or you may have laser skin treatments when necessary. Whatever you decide to do moving forward, understand that ongoing maintenance is normal and desirable to maintain the benefits of a facelift or any other kind of cosmetic surgery.
Taking Action
If you’re ready to take action and discover even more benefits of a facelift surgery, the best thing you can do would be to schedule a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. That’s because during your initial consultation you’ll be able to get answers and learn more about the procedure as it pertains to your anatomy. Everyone is built differently and therefore no two cosmetic treatments are ever administered in exactly the same way.
If you’re in the Toronto area or you will be soon, consider working with the offices of Edelstein Cosmetic. Spearheaded by the published and well known Dr. Jeffrey Fialkov, these offices have assisted thousands of Canadian men and women to reach their aesthetic goals in the most efficient way possible. Dial (416) 256-5614 today.