Face Lift: Post Operative Complications - Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Advice
Focus Areas: on lower half of face, to reduce sagging,
jowlishness, lines and furrows associated with aging, use and the effects of
gravity on tissue and muscle that have lost elasticity.
Face Lift: Post Operative Complications For Men And Smokers
For men undergoing face lift the risk of hematoma appears greater than that for
women, especially where the man is a smoker. Failure to take blood pressure
medication could lead to excess bleeding and hematomas, which is the localized
build-up of blood under one side of the face. In these circumstances the
patient's call to the doctor complaining of pressure and discomfort on one side
of her face signals and emergency surgery situation in order to immediately
correct the hematoma. While correcting the hematoma, this emergency procedure
does not damage or impact the original face lift surgical outcome
Scarring Risk Versus Skin Elasticity Facial muscles show a
response lag after surgery, brought on in part by the effects of anesthesia. In
some cases, this weakness and response lag can continue for unspecified time
periods, however is rare. Because an incision has occurred there will be
scarring. Due to underlying health, fitness and nutritional standards as well
as overall skin tissue quality some people will respond to surgery with far
less scarring than others. The surgeon's technical skill is also a factor. If
the incision is extended into the hairline directly above the ears then the
impact on wrinkles around the eyes and forehead improves markedly. The location
of the incisions generally do not create noticeable scarring. The location for
incisions begins in the area directly in front of the ears as well as behind
the ears. From the ears area the incision moves up into the scalp line. For
many patients the face lift procedure works in tandem with a brow lift, in
order to achieve greater overall aesthetic symmetry. On the practical level the
combining of two cosmetic surgery procedures is efficient in the use of time
and money rather than separating out the two operations.
Treatments For Scarring Complication Overall recovery times
and discussion of risks by the physician are best on industry statistics,
accordingly are estimates rather than predictions of outcomes. If for example
scarring becomes a problem that was unforeseen, then a range of treatment
therapies can be provided. There are special injections of scar softener
compounds which are effective. Alternatively, some minor laser skin resurfacing
might be appropriate. In all surgical operations, no matter if it's the first
or second procedure, the surgeon and supporting staff continuously examine
tissue for indicators of infection. While a normal risk associated with the surgery
center, infection requires immediate attention.
Procedure costs vary, whether in the primary or follow-up
operation or where complications arise. However, national averages do provide
an estimate or guideline to expected out-of-pocket costs. A very popular
procedure requiring relatively insignificant operating time may nevertheless be
a high-margin procedure commanding higher pricing than a low demand technically
complex procedure. Each procedure is discrete and is priced by the industry
according to both market demand pressure as well as the underlying technical
complexity of the procedure. Each plastic surgeon will assess the market demand
factors and then make their own time-value calculation as to the final price
for a given cosmetic surgery procedure. .
Limited Use of Bandaging To Avoid Complications While some
doctors end the face lift operation with an application of bandages, some
industry professionals believe that such bandaging might cover up problems and
make the problem difficult to properly diagnose. An alternative approach is to
instruct the patient to wear an elastic neck strap for part of the time in the
two weeks post operation. Quite apart from the standard and expected swelling,
tenderness and redness, patients will likely experience some stiffness in the
face and neck. Accordingly, patients are advised to minimize the side-to-side
movement of the neck in order to limit stress to the area. Most other normal
activities can be re-started. Makeup and other cosmetic use can be applied. Limited
exposure to the sun is recommended. Rest is recommended. Avoid extended
conversation requiring a lot of focus and mental energy. Rest is the key as
your body responds to the need to repair tissue damaged during the operation.
Your doctor will have provided you with written instructions which you should
have read prior to the operation and then again after the operation.
Pre-Emptive Strategies Water, pain medications, ice packs,
heating packs, rest are only portions of the regimen necessary in the recovery
period. Post-operative depression is normal and to be expected in most cases.
You'll remain tired and perhaps unusually emotional. You may be applying ice
packs to your eyes if you had eyelid surgery, or apply ice packs to your face
and neck areas in the case of a face lift or you may have instructions to
elevate your head and neck or other body area which had been operated upon.
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