The never-ending battle against aging skin continues. There is nothing we humans can do about our mortality in the grand scheme of things. That we will pass on and leave the planet for future generations is something we all have to grapple with, and the most clearest of your impending mortality is aging skin. Perhaps this is why people despise wrinkles more than a question of beauty – but that’s not what we are here to discuss.
Dealing with aging, damaged, or simply unhealthy skin falls under the purview of cosmetic doctors who spend their lives learning about how to improve people’s visual appearance by so many different ways. Those living in the St. Clair Shores area of Michigan dealing with wrinkle issues or excessive acne should reach out to a cosmetic surgeon for treatment.
But perhaps you have some reservations. A lot of people are surprised at just what a cosmetic surgeon’s office can do for them. It’s not the strange research lab environment sometimes depicted in movies, nor are they run by a crazy untrained doctor like Doctor Nick in the Simpsons. Below are five commonly asked questions that should help to put your reservations to rest:
What non-surgical alternatives to facelift can I consider?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the most common types of surgery requested every year are botox procedures (or, to give them their medical denomination: minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedures). This may include Botox or any assortment of dermal fillers for all areas of the body, and greatly outnumbers the total number of facelift and other surgical operations in the country.
Who are these meant for?
Anyone with the desire to improve their facial features in some way is an ideal candidate. Much like a haircut, any adult is able to benefit from an individualized form of these procedures (as each procedure is fitted to body size, height, and unique physical features).
Is there a superior facelift option out there?
Every clinical surgeon will have their own opinion about what is best for you, so the objective popularity of one or another type is not a big issue here. A lot of people will also say that it’s not the surgical procedure decided upon that matters in the end nearly as much as the quality of the surgeon. So finding the right surgeon to perform your fillers or facelifts in St. Clair Shores is very important.
How long are surgeries?
For smaller facelifts, the average time of surgery is around two-hours. For standard sized face-lifts you are looking at around four hours.
How about the recovery time?
There is not much pain to speak of after a surgery, but there is some swelling. Swelling will probably last around two weeks and really depends on the scale of surgery and the person’s body type.
Schedule Your Consultation
To learn more about facelifts, fillers, and other skin treatments, set up a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Goffas by contacting our Detroit office.
