Gaining the most from a facelift goes beyond just ‘lift’ and ‘pull’, it begins with a strong platform – the right expertise, an understanding of facial anatomy, and the volume factor . . .
Know your surgeon . . .
Not every plastic surgeon will be an expert at every cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedure, so ensuring you engage one who specialises in facelifts and is up-to-date with the latest practises, knowledge and expertise – and carries recognised qualifications – ensures safer and sustained results. A good example is Adam Bialostocki, Bay Plastic Surgery’s cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, whose main emphasis is on facial rejuvenation (facelifts, mid-face lifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, rhinoplasty) breast surgery (including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction), and body contouring procedures (including liposuction and abdominoplasty).
Surgery is unique to the individual . . .
Before undergoing a facelift, attuning the exact anatomy of your face is key to balancing and harmonising. A thorough evaluation must include questions, like: how much volume loss you have, damage your skin has sustained, and the types of asymmetries your face shows. It's also important to remember that because everyone has facial asymmetries no one becomes perfectly symmetric post-surgery. However, a good surgeon will be able to spot these asymmetries and manage them by making adjustments during surgery, to drive the best outcomes.
The volume factor . . .
As part of any facelift procedure and surgical rejuvenation, volume must be considered. As we age, we lose fat, resulting in facial sagging – cheeks and eyes, jowls, jawline and neck. It’s essential the options for adding volume back into the face are discussed and planned before surgery happens. This plan can include filler injections, fat transfer or implant surgery.
Boosting facial knowledge and guidance ensures successful cosmetic outcomes, and gifts the greatest lift and rejuvenation long-term.
