Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy)
Aging of the face is inevitable. As the years go by, the skin on the face and neck begins to loosen. The jaw line softens into jowls and excess tissue forms at the front of the neck. The Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy, or Naples In-Office Facelift, could improve your looks and self-confidence. As with all facial plastic surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites. The goal of the Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) is to improve the overall facial appearance. A In-Office Facelift cannot stop aging, nor can it turn back the clock. It will not improve fine wrinkles. What it can do is help your face look its best and give you a healthy, more youthful appearance. A Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) is usually performed under general anesthesia, or in some cases, local injections of anesthesia with intravenous sedation can be used.
The Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) incision is begun in the area of the temple hair, just above and in front of the ear, and continues around the lobe, circling the ear, ending in the hairline behind the ear. In all cases, the incision is placed where it will fall in a natural crease of skin for camouflage. For men, the incision is aligned to accommodate the natural beard lines. The skin is raised outward, followed by repositioning and tightening of the underlying muscle and connective tissue. After trimming the excess skin, the incisions are closed with fine sutures and metal clips, and a dressing is placed to protect the entire area. The Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) surgery takes approximately four hours.
Recovery from a Naples In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) procedure usually takes two to three weeks (the time necessary for bruising and swelling to resolve), though many patients go back to work in two weeks. Vigorous activity is avoided for four weeks. Scars usually fade in three months; however, they will become pink during the initial course of healing. In any case, they are easily disguised in natural skin creases, by the hair, or in persistent cases, by makeup until total healing has occurred, which could take up to six months. Bear in mind that the aging process continues after Southwest Florida In-Office Facelift (Naples In-Office Rhytidectomy) surgery and that some relaxation of the tissues will occur after the first few months.
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