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Face
Face - Part of what creates a youthful appearing
face is a thicker layer of fat in certain parts of the face. If
you look at a baby’s face they have a lot of fat. Fat in the
right amounts and in the right places can create a younger looking
face. As people age naturally, the laugh lines and other wrinkles
on the face become more prominent. As people age there is also a
breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin causing more wrinkles.
With major weight loss the face may also loose fat causing the skin
on the face and neck to sag and age.
In some cases fat in the right places is a good
thing. If a patient wants to add fat to certain areas of their face
and add a more youthful appearance Dr. Corbin can remove fat from
another area on the body, harvest it and inject it into the face.
Fat injections can also be used in the lips to create more fullness.
Fat injections may be used in conjunction with a face lift or alone
if there is no skin removal or tightening needed.
If the facial skin has lost elasticity than a face
lift may be recommended to reposition the fat pads in the face and
or tighten the superficial muscle layer under the skin as well as
lift the skin. The incisions for these procedures are carefully
hidden in the natural contour of the ear, behind the ear and in
the hairline. A face lift is the only way to help deep wrinkles
and remove extra fat and or skin on the face. and neck. The facial
skin and neck will be elevated leaving a more youthful facial contour.
In some patients they may carry extra fat in the neck which can
be removed to create a nice facial and jaw line contour. A face
and or neck procedure can rejuvenate and refresh the appearance
of weight loss patients.
For more information go to www.DrCorbin.com
Face Lift
Cosmetic surgery after weight loss - Surgical
Solutions For Weight Loss Patients
Facial Surgery
Facial Surgery General Information: The
face lift or rhytidectomy is performed to reposition face and neck
skin, fat and muscle to create a younger, more rested healthier
appearance. It can be performed in combination with other facial
procedures such as the blepharoplasty and browlift to maximally
enhance ones appearance. Frequently these procedures are done in
combination as the affects of aging are universal on the face and
eyes. The facelift has evolved into several different operations
some involving the use of the Endoscope to minimize incisions. Which
procedure or set of procedures that will “turn back the clock”
with the minimum of risk will be discussed at your consultation.
Length of Surgery: 2 to 6 Hours
Location: Accredited Surgery Center or Hospital
Anesthesia: General or local with sedation
Recovery Time: The patient can usually return
to work in 1 to 2 weeks depending on the individual. Exercise and
strenuous activity may be done at 4 to 6 weeks following surgery.
Post Operative Results: Each patient heals
differently; however following the surgery patients may experience
temporary pain, swelling, possible bruising, soreness, numbness
and fatigue. The incisions will fade and flatten with time. It has
been our experience that patients are very happy with their post
op results and their new look.
Helpful Surgery Hints: Be in good mental
and physical health. Any herbal medications must be stopped 2 weeks
prior to surgery. Discontinue any use of Aspirin and anti- inflammatory
drugs two weeks before surgery. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise
regularly and do not smoke. Female patients taking birth control
pills must stop taking the pills one month prior to surgery and
one month after surgery. Help improve healing by taking our surgical
pre and postoperative vitamins.
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