What Kind of Result Can I Expect?

A rhytidectomy, or facelift surgery, aims to give you a facial appearance that is both younger and firmer with the obvious results being an improved look and a restoration of your confidence. Obviously the results that you notice depend on your reasons for undergoing the procedure to begin with. The wrinkles on your face will be gone, as will the loose skin around your neck and other areas. In replacement, your face will appear younger, firmer and more refreshed. Factors such as the weather and the elements (sun and wind in this case) affecting your face will also be targeted, giving you a face that you are happier with.

If you have realistic expectations you are likely to be satisfied with the procedure at hand. The procedure does not stop the aging process altogether and this is something to keep in mind with the results themselves lasting for up to ten years. The lower part of the face is better suited to the procedure than the top.

There of course a number of benefits to undergoing a facelift which range from a rejuvenated facial appearance to having a smoother jaw with no jowls and also the improvement of your confidence. To determine whether this would work for you can ask surgeon to show you 2D or 3D pictures of what your appearance may be like after the procedure. As a result you can adjust your expectations accordingly so that you do not view cosmetic surgery as a route to the perfect face, but instead as a route to an improved look.

You can also ask your doctor about their history, in which case they can show you before and after photos from previous surgeries. This will give you a better idea as to the background of the doctor and whether you can place confidence in them. It will help you gauge the doctor’s skills and in particular whether he is right for you. The images that observe under these conditions with them will be more trustworthy than most as it will give a better understanding as to what you can expect, particularly from that surgeon.