At present, there are very many patients who undergo such a procedure. Depending on the area, wrinkle removal can be divided into forehead wrinkle removal, temporal wrinkle removal, full wrinkle removal, and full neck wrinkle removal. Different surgical methods are adopted for wrinkle removal mainly according to different situations.
The surgical indications of the candidates are judged comprehensively according to the following points.
1. the location, nature and degree of aging of the face and neck.
2. age.
3. general health condition.
4. the motivation, psychological condition and other factors of the beauty seeker.
Select the appropriate surgery according to the wrinkle removal area.
1.Upper face lift is applicable to forehead and temporal wrinkles; frown lines between the eyebrows; forehead, eyebrows and eyelids sagging. The surgical incision is in the middle of the forehead at the hairline, suitable for people aged 35-45.
2.Medium face lift is suitable for the radial crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes; upper lid laxity (triangle eyes); lower eye bags (swollen eyes); skin decline near the cheekbones; eight lines at the corners of the mouth, etc. The surgery is performed concealed in the hairline next to the temples, separating the skin, treating the orbicularis oculi muscle and then lifting the skin upwards and removing the excess, which can lift the corners of the eyes, the tail of the eyebrows and the sagging cheeks and improve the nasolabial folds.
3.Below the face lift is applicable to the lower part of the face aging wrinkles and sagging, can eliminate or reduce the nasolabial folds; corner of the mouth, cheek cheek sagging; face and neck sagging; jaw sagging (double chin), etc. The surgery uses a semi-circular method around the ear, making small longitudinal incisions in the temporal hairline and in the hidden folds of the front of the ear, separating under the skin, lifting and fixing the musculotendinous layer upward, then “pushing and tightening” the skin backward, removing the “flab”, and using fascial suspension. Tightening and fixation, suitable for people aged 40-65.
Below is a comparison of the pre and post-operative results of a patient undergoing full facial wrinkle reduction
Are you ready for wrinkle reduction surgery?
Psychological preparation.
1.Do you look younger after the surgery, can you accept it yourself?
2. Did you choose a suitable surgery according to your occupation, economic status and your own conditions?
3.Do you have the understanding and support from your family or friends and relatives?
Choose a doctor and communicate with him/her. If you decide to have surgery, you should choose an experienced and properly trained plastic and cosmetic surgeon. And to explain their views and requirements to the doctor, to understand the surgery consultation, let the doctor understand their ideas needs, through communication to reach agreement. Thus, your confidence will be enhanced and your trust in the doctor will be more conducive to the success of the surgery.
Precautions before surgery.
1, if you like to smoke, ask to stop smoking a week before and after the wrinkle surgery, otherwise it may cause some complications and affect the results of the surgery.
2, stop using vitamin E, salvia and other drugs 2 weeks before surgery.
3, if you are taking aspirin or Warfarin-type anticoagulants, you need to stop taking them 10 days before the wrinkle removal surgery to avoid increasing intraoperative bleeding.
4.Pay attention to the cleanliness of the face and scalp to prevent skin infections and skin diseases such as folliculitis.
5. It is better not to use cosmetics within two days before the wrinkle removal surgery. Because many cosmetics contain hormones, which will have an adverse effect on the surgery.
6. 1-2 days before the surgery, the doctor will instruct you to disinfect and prepare the head.
7.On the day of wrinkle removal surgery, the surgeon may ask you to fast for a certain period of time before the surgery due to the need of anesthesia.
8.Women should calculate their menstrual cycle, and surgery should be suspended during and around their menstrual period.
Precautions after surgery.
1, several days after the wrinkle removal surgery to limit activities and completely relax.
2. the head should be elevated during sleep to reduce swelling and hematoma.
3. The swelling is most serious 24-48 hours after wrinkle removal surgery and may take several weeks to dissipate.
4. remove stitches one week after wrinkle removal surgery.
5. remember not to take aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs and not to smoke.
6, do not drink alcohol for a week after wrinkle surgery to avoid increasing post-operative bleeding and edema.
7, bruises generally disappear 2 weeks after wrinkle removal surgery.
8, facial wrinkle removal surgery after the face may have some numbness, which can last for several weeks or longer.
After the surgery, medical advice and treatment should be carried out carefully and done as required to prevent complications, even if complications do not need to panic, to actively cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, and strive for early recovery after surgery.