Surgical Facelift

Surgical Facelift to Combat Aging Signs

As we age, early signs of aging (wrinkles, creases, etc.) can form around the facial areas such as the eyes, mouth, and nose. Baggy eyelids can also develop as a result of aging. A surgical facelift can correct these early aging signs to rejuvenate your facial expression and make you look younger. Although it is not a permanent solution, this surgery can work wonders to get rid of wrinkles and creases.

What Causes Early Sings of Aging?

Collagen is the skin’s primary structural protein in the human body, while elastin determines the elasticity of the skin. The skin experiences a decrease of collagen and elastin cell production as we age, leading to early aging signs such as loose skin, wrinkles, creases, and baggy eyelids. Aging signs can also be promoted by consistent exposure to the sun and the effect of gravity on the skin.

What Should I Know About the Procedure?

The surgeon will remove excess tissue from areas on the face that are affected by wrinkles and creases during a surgical facelift. The surgeon will tighten the underlying muscles to smooth out wrinkles and tighten up loose skin as well. The surgeon can also reduce eyelid protrusion, bagginess, and sagginess for a rejuvenated facial expression. A surgical facelift is, in all intensive purposes, a surgical procedure. Therefore, you should book some time off to recover from the surgery. If you are a smoker, prepare to quit smoking for at least 2 months before and after your surgery to optimise oxygen flow in your body and help the healing process on a cellular level.

Should I Consider a Surgical Facelift?

Ideal candidates for a surgical facelift have strong and well-defined facial bone structures and relatively healthy/elastic skin. The majority of candidates are between 40 and 60. However, this type of surgery has been performed on people older than 60. If you are considering a surgical facelift, you can book a consultation with one of our professional surgeons. They can give you a thorough assessment on the current health and elasticity of your skin to determine if this surgery will be beneficial for you.

Centurion Cosmetic Clinic has a variety of cosmetic surgical solutions for men and women in Gauteng. If you want to look younger, a surgical facelift can possibly work for you. Please browse our website for details on our available procedures and book your consultation with us today. Take control of your body with us on your side.