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Face
and neck lift surgery is done to improve
the aged appearance of the lower two-thirds
of the face and neck. Forehead and/or
eyelid surgery may be done in conjunction
with a facelift.
  The most common patient concerns are the jowls near the jaw
line, lax skin in the neck, and the accumulation
of fat immediately beneath the chin. Not
only is excess skin excised and fat removed
with liposuction, the underlying platysma
muscle is also tightened. By gently pulling
the sagging muscle up, we can avoid tension
on the skin, achieving a better, longer
lasting and more natural result.
When
you look in the mirror, what would you
like to change about your appearance?
Successful facial plastic surgery is the
result of good communication and rapport
with your doctor, the skill of the surgeon
and some hereditary factors. During your
initial consultation, our Medical Director,
Dr. Sassan Alavi will evaluate your face,
including the skin and underlying bones
and discuss your goals for the surgery.
As
people age, the effects of gravity, exposure
to the sun, and the stresses of daily
life can be seen in their faces. Deep
creases form between the nose and mouth
(nasolabial fold). The jaw-line grows
slack and jowls emerge. Fold and fat deposits
appear around the neck. The extent and
direction of these events varies between
individuals. Thus we all age differently.
This
understanding has made the surgical technique
used by Dr. Alavi very specialized. he
uses photos from your 20's, 30's and 40's
as a template and sculpts your face to
return your natural beauty as you appeared
many years ago. This method of using photos
will give you
a youthful appearance but it does not
stop the aging process. The patient will
always appear younger than their chronological
age.
The
goal of facelift surgery is a more rested
and youthful look. The patient will continue
to age after facelift surgery, however,
the results should last for many years.
Following
your surgery you will rest in our adjoining
recovery room until you are released to
go home. Dr. Alavi monitors your progress
with daily phone calls. In addition, we
have a 24 hour patient line for
you to call if you have any questions.
Each patient's recovery is different and
Dr. Alavi will discuss this with you.
Makeup can be worn after the sutures are
removed. You are on you way to looking
younger!
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