4 Important Things To Know About Facelifts

A lot of people expect too much from cosmetic procedures, and they end up disappointed when their expectations are not met. If you are planning to get a facelift, you need to understand a few basic things about the procedure to help manage your expectations. Below are some of the important things that you should know about getting a facelift.

1. Facelift is not for everyone. There is a possibility that you may not be eligible for this type of procedure. Good candidates for this procedure are those who are generally healthy both physically and mentally, have good bone structure and elastic skin.
2. Although facelift can make you look younger, it does not stop the aging process. You can expect the wrinkles to come back after some time has passed.
3. The procedure can last between 2 to 5 hours and while it can safely be done in-office, many cosmetic surgeons prefer to perform the procedure in a hospital for safety reasons. If the patient opts to have general anesthesia instead of local anesthesia and sedatives, the surgeon may require the patient to stay in the hospital overnight for observation.
4. After the procedure, the patient may feel some discomfort. It may take around 1 to 2 weeks for the incisions to heal