Susan: That windswept look can be due to the skin being pulled too much to the side rather than both up and to the side. Or, it may result from too much tension on the skin without enough elevation of underlying muscle and tissue (as in some of the branded face lifts).
The traditional face lift has been around for decades now, and a good, board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon should be able to achieve good results. As a patient, the very best thing you can do to make this happen is research, research, research. Understand your target procedure and all its possible twists and variations. Learn about recovery, risks and complications. Understand surgeons' credentials including board certification. Learn about anesthesia options and facility accreditation. View dozens and dozens of before and after photos. Visit forums and chat rooms and email people who have gone through the procedure.
This will take time, but you'll feel better and better about your choices as you learn. And your results will be worth the investment!
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Susan: That windswept look can be due to the skin being pulled too much to the side rather than both up and to the side. Or, it may result from too much tension on the skin without enough elevation of underlying muscle and tissue (as in some of the branded face lifts).
The traditional face lift has been around for decades now, and a good, board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon should be able to achieve good results. As a patient, the very best thing you can do to make this happen is research, research, research. Understand your target procedure and all its possible twists and variations. Learn about recovery, risks and complications. Understand surgeons' credentials including board certification. Learn about anesthesia options and facility accreditation. View dozens and dozens of before and after photos. Visit forums and chat rooms and email people who have gone through the procedure.
This will take time, but you'll feel better and better about your choices as you learn. And your results will be worth the investment!
March 30, 2010 - 4:46pmThis Comment
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