Improving My Self-Esteem

Posted on: 19 August 2016

Loss of skin tone, sagging eyelids, and wrinkles are all reasons why facelift surgery is a popular idea among those who are aging and desiring to see their more youthful face again. While facelift surgery is perhaps one of the more common cosmetic procedures, there are still many misconceptions about the whole idea among the general public. If you are considering getting a facelift but haven't made up your mind for sure, it is best to get familiar with these falsehoods and learn the actual truths. Here are a few of the biggest misconceptions about getting a facelift and the actual facts you should know. 

Misconception: People see the same results with restorative injections as they do with a facelift.

Fact: If there is one common misconception, it is that people can see the same results with restorative injections, such as botox and fillers, as they do with a facelift surgery. The primary difference between restorative facial injections and facelift surgery is that injections are most commonly a temporary solution. The effects achieved with these injections usually only last for a while and must be repeated. A facelift, on the other hand, is a more permanent treatment.

Misconception: Facelifts are primarily a treatment for women.

Fact: Facelifts may be more highly sought by women, but they can work for the male population just the same. The only differentiating factor between a facelift for a male and a facelift for a female is the pattern of facial hair that grows on the face. Because men usually have more facial hair, this can prohibit the facelift surgery from being quite as extensive. However, a good cosmetic surgeon can still achieve impressive results on men to help them have a more youthful appearance.

Misconception: A facelift involves a bunch of different procedures requiring more than one surgery.

Fact: Facelifts are commonly performed in conjunction with things like a brow-lift surgery or eyelid-reduction surgery to achieve a more dramatically improved appearance, but this is not a necessity. These surgeries are options. Furthermore, if you do opt to have extended treatments along with a facelift, all of the procedures will be performed at the same time in most cases. 

If you are looking to achieve a more youthful appearance, a facelift could be just what you need to reach that goal. Talk to a cosmetic surgeon, such as one at Newport Center for Special Surgery, for more information about facelifts and to get answers to any questions you may have about the procedure.