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Over time, our skin becomes noticeably saggy, leading to the formation of wrinkles, fine lines, and deep creases. It is for this reason that many people consider facelift surgery. Facelift surgery is performed to reverse the facial aging effects, restore smoother skin, and return an overall youthful appearance.
While facelift surgery brings lasting and positive changes to your facial appearance, it’s not uncommon for potential patients to have concerns.
So, what are some of the most common concerns among many facelift candidates?
1. Fear of Scarring
Fear of facial scarring is consistently cited by most patients. Scarring after a facelift is common, but this will primarily depend on the techniques used, your skin type, and your disposition for scarring.
Fortunately, facelift scars shouldn’t concern you much, as facelift scars can easily be hidden, even with short hair. The incisions are made behind the ears and hairline as much as possible and are designed to blend into natural contours. Additionally, scars lighten over time with proper care.
2. Fear of High Costs
The cost of facelift surgery varies depending on the technique used to correct the aging concerns and whether any other procedures are being performed simultaneously.
While the initial cost may worry some patients, many find that facelift surgery is more affordable than they imagined, especially when compared to repeated non-surgical procedures that result in shorter-lasting improvements.
Payment plans are offered to qualifying patients to help ease the burden of cost.
3. Fear of a Lengthy Recovery Time
One misconception around a facelift procedure is that the recovery is worse than it is. Patients are often told to stay in for up to six weeks when, in reality, they can return to regular activities and routines, including getting back to work, within two to three weeks without anyone knowing they had a facelift.
Some precautions are necessary to ensure optimal outcomes. For instance, patients cannot engage in strenuous or high-impact activities, which can negatively impact the healing process.
4. Fear of Unnatural Results
Some people worry that their faces will look stretched out or windblown. There is no need to worry about this if you are working with the right surgeon.
Facelift results should be natural in appearance if the surgery is performed by a surgeon with exceptional surgical skills and a track record of high-quality results. To find the right surgeon, ask for before and after photos of patients or learn more about overall patient satisfaction.
5. Fear of Pain
Surgeons and their surgical teams take great care to ensure pain is managed. During the procedure, patients are under a general anesthetic, so no pain is experienced during surgery. Any post-op pain is managed with pain medications or other appropriate comfort measures like icing and compression.
Interested in Learning More?
During your consultation, Dr. Boll will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and desired results and recommend the surgical treatment plan that is right for you. More importantly, she will help you understand what you can expect from the procedure and guide you through the recovery process for the best outcome. Contact us at (480) 833-5200 or fill our online form to schedule your consultation.