Rhytidectomy, or face lift surgery is an excellent way to deal with many of the outward, visible signs of the aging process. It is however a surgical procedure, and as in any kind of invasive surgery, here is a certain amount of risk involved. It is not something to be taken lightly; you will need to be completely candid with your doctor at the initial consultation in order to insure success of the procedure. In addition, you should make sure that you are doing this for the proper reasons and have realistic expectations.

The Initial Consultation

The best face lift candidates are those who are in good physical health overall and have a generally positive outlook on life; it is also important to have an active lifestyle, use alcohol in moderation and abstain from tobacco and recreational drugs. These latter two elements actually accelerate the aging process as will excess sun and will ultimately make your investment in rhytidectomy a waste of time and money.

During the initial consultation, your doctor will want to perform a full physical examination and will require full disclosure of your medical history including previous surgeries, major illnesses and injuries, and any prescription or over-the-counter drugs you may be taking. This latter category includes herbal and/or mineral supplements as well, since these contain many of the same ingredients as prescription drugs and can have their own interactions and/or affect the healing process.

You should also be prepared to discuss your reasons for seeking rhytidectomy frankly and honestly. Your doctor will want to discuss all available options, some of which may include non-surgical treatments such as collagen replacement therapy. You will need to know about the likely outcomes as well as any possible risks, which are always present when it comes to any kind of surgery.

Once this is completed, your doctor will take measurements and reference photos and the actual face lift process begins!

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