Reasons Why Rhytidectomy is a Yes/No Surgery

Ever wondered why those ageing celebrities still look young and pretty? Surely, they couldn’t have found the fountain of youth! They just stumbled upon Rhytodectomy which is the technical term given to facelift surgery. It is a technique which adopts the removal of excess wrinkling skin. Some procedures also involve tightening of the underlying tissues for a more enhanced youthful look.

A normal facelift surgery lasts for about 3 to 5 hours. It involves an incision made in front of the ear up to the hairline. After the removal of excess skin and tightening process, the incision is stitched in such a way that it is not noticeable. It is often combined with facial procedures like liposuction, eyelid surgery, etc. for even better results. All patients experience a slight discomfort on the first day. Swelling may persist for a couple of days. Total Rhytidectomy recovery time required is about two to three weeks. Patients are advised to take special care while bathing and washing.

It is important to note the results are not permanent. Most face lift surgeries have an effect which lasts for 5 to 10 years. Like any surgery, a facelift surgery also is not without the possible complications like bleeding, bruising, inflammation, infection, numbness, scarring, loss of facial hair and the like. Those who do this surgery should be aware of such implications. Another fallacy is that people think Rhytidectomy reduces the ageing process. In actuality, it doesn’t interfere with ageing; it just gives you an overall youthful appearance. Hematoma which is the collection of blood beneath the skin is the most common side effect. It is very much required for the patient to be of sound health. Otherwise it could bring about more complications. Smoking is a huge no-no a few months before and after the procedure. Even passive smoking could mess up the recovery. Patients with high blood pressure and diabetes are also advised against it. People who take blood thinners like aspirin should stop such medication weeks before the surgery. People with a healthy skin and good bone structure are the best candidates and would benefit the most.

Most patients endure symptoms like tenderness, numbness, tightness and dry skin during Rhytidectomy recovery time. All these are normal and can be controlled with sufficient medication. If you are the kind of person who gives a lot of importance to facial beauty this is the best option out there for you! Thanks to the latest technology and equipment, Rhytodectomy has become safer than ever in the last few years. Even though it never reverses ageing, the change in appearance gives a huge confidence boost to the person involved. If you work as a professional in the fashion or movie industry it is a must to look as youthful as possible. It is very important to select highly qualified surgeons as incorrect methods and lack of experience could result in facial nerve damage.

Rhytidectomy or facelift surgery is a relatively safe attractive option for the beauty fanatics but is never a replacement to a healthy holistic lifestyle which decrements the ageing process.

Neenala Khan is a writer by profession who likes to write about the growing trends of nose job and other cosmetic surgeries in India.