Here’s what You Should Know About Facelift

With aging comes the loss of youthful contours as the tissues and skin naturally lose their elasticity. This leads to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of the skin. Apart from natural aging, the signs of aging can be aggravated by a variety of factors which include loss of facial fat, thinning of the skin, sun damage, gravity, smoking, stress, and genetics. A Facelift or Rhytidectomy is a Cosmetic Surgery procedure that lifts and tightens the facial tissues for a more youthful look.

 

A Facelift in Dubai improves the appearance of visible signs of aging in the face and neck such as:

• Sagging of the facial skin
• Loss of facial fat
• Deepening of the fold lines between the corner of the mouth and nose
• Jowls in the cheek and jaw
• Excess fat and loose skin of the neck that has an appearance of a turkey neck or double chin

A facelift focuses on the bottom two-thirds of the face and most of the time this includes the neck. Although this does not include the brow or the eye area, a brow lift or Endoscopic facelift surgery can be performed in conjunction with the facelift to rejuvenate the whole face. Other procedures that can help enhance the results include fat transfer or fillers to replace lost volume and skin treatments such as dermabrasion, peels, or IPL to improve the texture and quality of the skin.

Good Candidate for a Facelift

• The ideal candidate for a facelift is an individual who is:
• Generally healthy
• A nonsmoker
• Has realistic expectations of what the surgery entails

What to expect during a consultation for a Facelift & pre-op guidelines

During your consultation for a facelift with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is an expert in facial procedures, you will discuss the following:

• Your surgical goals
• Personal and family medical history
• Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
• Alternatives to facelift if the patient is not a good candidate for the procedure

You will also undergo blood work and pre-surgical evaluation during the consultation.
Your Plastic Surgeon will give you pre-op guidelines which will include:

• Taking certain medication or adjusting your current medications
• Stop smoking
• Apply specific products to the facial skin
• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, and herbal supplements as they can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising

Facelift Procedure

A facelift procedure is done under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.

The traditional facelift involves making an incision in the hairline at the temples which continues around the ear, ending in the lower scalp. The Plastic Surgeon may sculpt or redistribute fat from the face, jowls, and neck. The underlying tissue is repositioned while the muscles and deeper layers of the face are also lifted. Skin is then redraped over the newly formed contours and excess skin is trimmed away.

To improve the appearance of the aging neck, a second incision under the chin may be made. The incisions are closed with sutures or skin adhesives.

The incisions made during a facelift procedure are well concealed within the hairline and in the natural contours of the face and ear.

Recovery & Results

After the facelift procedure, it is common to experience some level of pain or discomfort, swelling, and bruising. Pain medication will be prescribed to help with the discomfort during the recovery. A dressing may be placed around your face to minimize swelling and bruising. Small tubes may also be placed to collect any excess fluid and blood.

Your Plastic Surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to take care of the drains and surgical sites, medications to take orally or apply, specific concerns to look out for at the surgical site or in your general health, and when to follow up with your practitioner.

The results will start being visible as the swelling goes down and it might take several months for your skin to feel ‘normal’ again.

Most individuals resume their normal daily activities after about two weeks but strenuous activities have to wait for about 4 weeks.

The final results should provide a more youthful and rested appearance, as well as increase your self-confidence.

 

To Know More

Would you like to understand what options are available for Facelift in Dubai? Meet one of our experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. Contact us or book an appointment and our patient care coordinators will identify the most suitable expert for you.

Ultherapy: Ultrasound Skin Tightening

Ultherapy is a non-invasive ultrasound skin tightening procedure that can be used to firm the face and neck area for a more rejuvenated, younger-looking appearance. It is hailed as the non-surgical alternative to a facelift.

Ultherapy can counteract the early signs of aging such as sagging skin, wrinkles on the chest, neck, face, and drooping of the brow area. It stimulates collagen and elastin production to help firm and tighten skin, resulting in a noticeable lift in the skin and an overall youthful appearance.

How Ultherapy works

Ultherapy uses concentrated ultrasound waves to heat the skin (deep dermis). Unlike radiofrequency and laser skin tightening procedures, Ultherapy does not affect the outer skin layers. The ultrasound waves target and heat the underlying tissue to encourage the body’s healing response which then stimulates collagen and elastin production. This results in firmer skin, fewer wrinkles, and less sagging.

The target areas for Ultherapy include:

• Face
• Neck
• Chest
• Eyebrows
• Under the chin

Good Candidate for Ultherapy

The ideal candidate for Ultherpay is someone who desires a non-invasive skin tightening procedure but understands that it will not alter the surface of the skin. He/she should have mild to moderate skin and soft tissue laxity.

However, Ultherapy is not recommended for individuals with severe skin laxity issues as they would benefit from a more invasive procedure.

Preparing for Ultherapy

Ultherapy procedure requires minimal preparation. Makeup and other skincare products should be removed from the treatment area before the procedure. Before the procedure, you may be instructed by your provider to take anti-inflammatory or pain-reducing medication.

Ultherapy Procedure

The treatment area will be cleansed of any residue or oil and an ultrasound gel applied. The Ultherapy device is placed against the skin on the treatment area and an ultrasound viewer is used to adjust it to the appropriate settings. Ultrasound energy is then delivered to the treatment area. During the treatment, you might experience quick, intermittent sensations of heat and tingling. The applicator is then removed at the end of the procedure.

The duration the procedure takes usually depends on the treatment area. Treating the chest can take about 30 minutes while the face and neck can take about 60 minutes.

Recovery and Results

There is no downtime associated with Ultherapy and you can resume your normal activities immediately after the treatment. Some individuals may experience slight swelling and bruising but not for long.

The first results of Ultherapy are noticeable within a few days depending on the body’s ability to produce collagen. The improvements continue for up to three months and the effects last as long as the body continues to produce new collagen or until the natural aging process begins again.

Additional sessions can be necessary depending on how well you respond to the Ultherapy treatment.

To Know More

Would you like to understand what options are available for Ultherapy in Dubai? Meet one of our experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. Contact us or Book an appointment and our patient care coordinators will identify the most suitable expert for you.

Benefits of Ultherapy

Tired of having sagging skin on your brow, chin, or neck? Perhaps even lines or wrinkles on your décolletage which cause you to have discomfort on your chest area appearance. Most of these signs come with aging and although they can’t be prevented, their appearance can be improved. Ultherapy is a non-invasive treatment that is designed to lift, tighten, and tone sagging skin around the eyes, on the face, neck, and chest.

Ultherapy works by delivering high-intensity ultrasound energy heat deep into the skin. The heat prompts the body to naturally produce more collagen while helping the existing collagen to contract. This results in an improved appearance of the fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and a visible lift.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who have the desire to improve their facial appearance through rejuvenation but are not ready for a facelift yet or they want to avoid any surgical treatment. Sometimes, one Ultherapy treatment session is enough to deliver the desired results, some individuals may require about two or more sessions spaced six weeks apart for their optimal results to be ready.

Ultherapy can be combined with other treatments for more comprehensive results.

Individuals who opt for Ultherapy treatment can look forward to the following benefits:

• Non-invasive skin tightening. Ultherapy is currently the only FDA approved non-surgical skin tightening technique. It uses ultrasound energy to bypass the surface of the skin and deliver precise amounts deep into the skin. It provides a significant improvement in sagging skin without causing any trauma as no needles or incisions are required.
• Customizable. Ultherapy can be tailor-made to meet your needs and desired results with the Plastic Surgeon precisely targeting the exact areas of treatment thanks to the ultrasound imaging which provides a visual of the lower layers of the skin.
• Natural skin lifting and tightening effects. There are no foreign additives added during the treatment and collagen in your skin is prompted to contract naturally and its production is also enhanced resulting in a lifted and firm skin.
• Safe and with few side effects. Ultherapy is the only treatment that is cleared by the FDA to lift skin on the chin, neck, and eyebrows hence, you can undergo the treatment with peace of mind.
• No downtime. Immediately after the treatment, the skin may look red and flushed but most clients resume their usual schedule right after the procedure. The side effects which can occur but most do not, are usually mild and subside within a week.
• Natural-looking and long-lasting results. The results of Ultherapy treatment start becoming apparent within a month following the procedure. Although your appearance will improve, there is usually no dramatic reveal that you’ve had something done thus the natural-looking results. The final results show within three to six months after the treatment and they last for about two years.

Ultherapy is technique dependent as with the other rejuvenating treatments. That is why it is important to choose an expert who is conversant with the procedure to have the best possible results.

Book your appointment for a consultation

Would you like to understand what options are available for Ultherapy in Dubai? Meet one of our experts at Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery for a personal consultation to develop a tailor-made plan for you. Contact us or Book an appointment and our patient care coordinators will identify the most suitable expert for you.