Although skin aging and facial skin sagging are natural with advancing age, surrendering to aging is no longer an inevitable choice. Thanks to the evolution of cosmetic medicine, which has managed to combat aging and turn back the clock decades, thanks to facelift surgery. However, these surgeries are still debated by many, as some wonder, does facelift surgery change facial features? And what is early facelift surgery? All these questions and more are answered by Dr. Yasser Badi, a cosmetic expert.
What is early facelift surgery?
For decades, the concept of facelift surgery was associated with older age groups in their late fifties and early sixties, when the skin has sagged and lost its elasticity significantly. Today, however, this view has completely changed, and a surgical facelift is no longer linked to a specific age but rather to the condition of the skin, its elasticity, and the extent to which signs of aging appear. This answers the question of many: When should one consider a facelift? The answer is whenever you notice a deterioration in the skin’s condition with the early signs of aging and the beginning of wrinkles. A surgical facelift can be performed in the forties or sometimes late thirties. Here, a mini facelift can be done to get rid of early signs of aging and prevent skin deterioration.
What are the most important early signs of aging?
There are many early signs of aging that require medical intervention to stop the acceleration of aging and prevent the deterioration of the skin’s condition. Among the most important of these signs are clear changes in the nature of the skin before its natural time, such as wrinkles around the eyes and mouth at an early age due to collagen breakdown, as well as dry, pale skin lacking freshness, which is also accompanied by dry skin, and sometimes noticeable sagging of the skin occurs. Early aging occurs either due to genetic reasons, environmental factors, or an unhealthy lifestyle such as poor nutrition, excessive use of cosmetics and chemicals, smoking, etc.
What is the radical treatment for early aging?
A mini facelift is considered the radical solution to the problem of early aging. Through it, wrinkles and expression lines are eliminated via a simple surgery, where the surgical incisions are in front of the ear area and at the hairline. This allows the cosmetic doctor full control over the facial area, especially the lower part, and thus all wrinkles and sagging are eliminated, and the youth and freshness of the skin are restored. Despite the ease of this operation and its distinctive results, many avoid it due to their fear of changing features. So, does this operation really change features?
Does facelift surgery change facial features?
Unfortunately, many surrender to the problem of early aging due to their fear of changing features after facelift surgery. The truth is that this operation does not lead to a change in features if it is performed by a professional doctor who has the experience and artistic sense that enable him to get rid of the signs of aging without exaggeration to reach a natural look.
What are the reasons that lead to a change in facial features after facelift surgery?
You may have seen many people, whether normal citizens or celebrities, and noticed that the face is exaggeratedly pulled or that there is something unnatural in the shape of the face. The truth is that this change occurs due to many factors and wrong things that the doctor does during the surgery, including the following:
- Excessive horizontal pulling towards the ears, without taking gravity into account, which makes the mouth and eyes look pulled and unnatural.
- Neglecting muscle tightening and focusing only on skin tightening. The truth is that the main reason behind wrinkles and sagging is muscle relaxation, and when only the skin is tightened, the skin looks very flat with no facial expressions appearing, and this also leads to rapid sagging of the face again.
- Not taking into account the size of the face and the fat lost in it. As a person ages, they lose an amount of fat in it, and an exaggerated facelift surgery without taking into account the lost fat leads to an unpleasant protrusion of the facial bones, and the final shape looks very pulled and unnatural.
How do you prevent a change in features after facelift surgery?
Choosing a cosmetic doctor is the main factor in obtaining an excellent and natural result for a surgical facelift. Therefore, you must research and investigate the cosmetic doctor carefully, looking at the opinions and experiences of previous clients as well as looking at the results, whether in reality or by looking at before and after pictures of the operations performed by the doctor.
It is also important to discuss in detail with the doctor your fears about changing facial features after the operation and to know the real steps that the doctor can take to prevent this problem from occurring, such as not exaggerating the removal of excess skin, as well as following the instructions prescribed by the doctor after the operation for skin care.
What are the most important benefits and advantages of having facelift surgery at an early age?
Cosmetic doctors advise men and women to have a surgical facelift at an earlier age than usual, and there is no need to wait until the age of sixty to perform the operation and get rid of the signs of aging. Rather, it is recommended to perform it as soon as wrinkles and sagging skin at the bottom of the face are noticed, because performing it at an early age is better in several aspects, which are the following:
- The skin still enjoys elasticity and vitality. For example, at the age of forty, the skin has a higher percentage of collagen compared to the age of sixty, which means that the result will be better, scars disappear faster, and the result is very natural.
- Also, the earlier the medical intervention, the more minor and very simple the modifications that will be made, which is useful in not changing the features.
- The recovery period for younger people is shorter compared to those who are older.
- The most important advantage is slowing down the aging process, because during the facelift surgery process, the position of the muscles is corrected, which means that the person will not suffer from skin sagging compared to people who have not undergone any surgery.
Is facelift only for older age?
No, facelift surgery is related to the extent of skin aging and skin sagging, not just age. A mini facelift can be performed in the late thirties, and a Facelift in 40s for those suffering from deep wrinkles.
What is the difference between threads and surgical facelift?
A surgical facelift permanently addresses signs of skin aging by tightening the skin and removing excess tissue. On the other hand, a thread lift is a simple, non-surgical, and temporary cosmetic procedure.
Signs that indicate you need the procedure
One of the most important signs is the loss of skin elasticity, along with noticeable sagging, especially in the lower part of the face, including the jawline, double chin area, and neck.
Will the results look natural?
Yes, facelift results can look very natural, especially when performed by a highly skilled and experienced surgeon with a strong track record in facelift procedures.
How long do results last?
Facelift results can last for many years. For example, a mini facelift typically lasts between 7 and 10 years, while a deep facelift can maintain its results for approximately 10 to 15 years.
Why is Dr. Yaser Badi?
One of the most important plastic surgeons in Egypt?
- He specializes in safe and effective plastic surgeries
- Providing high-quality medical and surgical services
- He qualifies the case physically and psychologically before the surgery
- Understands patient concerns and questions before and after surgery
- Choosing a highly qualified anesthesia and nursing team
My mission as a plastic surgeon.. is not only to help you look more beautiful.. but to make you feel more beautiful.. and the difference is big! The feeling of beauty occurs when you get the best body and attractive appearance .. Science and art work together to obtain these impressive results in our clinics.
