Laser Facelift

Ah, the joys of modern technology. Plastic surgery benefits from our advances in technology just like anything else. This brings us to the subject of the laser facelift.

Laser Facelift

If you think you might be in need of a procedure to rejuvenate your face and restore your youthful appearance, you might be considering a facelift. However, for some individuals, surgical facelift is not the proper choice due to medical conditions or the particulars of your situation. In such cases, a laser facelift offers corrective solutions not previously available.

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A laser facelift is more properly called laser skin resurfacing. It is performed by plastic surgeons using advanced laser technology. The laser is strong enough to burn the first layer of dead tissue and a few living cells on the surface of the skin, but does not affect the other layers of skin tissue. The laser also reaches down to the underlying collagen. Instead of removing the collagen, it causes it to tighten up. This process produces results similar to a traditional facelift by tightening up the underlying facial structures while also acting as a chemical peel to remove damaged outer skin layers.

A laser facelift is not the best procedure for all facial concerns. It also does not work well on areas such as deep creases in the neck and cheek, creases around the lips and the upper eyelids. For smaller, fine lines and light wrinkles, however, a laser facelift can be a less invasive choice than invasive surgery. There are many advantages to choosing the laser procedure over a traditional facelift. There is less recovery time, general anesthesia is generally not necessary, and there is very little blood loss. There are also normally no scars with laser facelift procedures.

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There are some side effects to having a laser facelift as there are with any cosmetic surgery. The recovery takes about ten days, during which you can have very sensitive skin with some weeping. During this period, you will see a progression of skin color from red to pink to normal. There can also be a permanent lightening of the area treated, which can be a problem for some dark skin individuals. It is also not recommended for people looking to remove large quantities of skin or who have severe facial damage due to sun or age. If you are such a patient, laser facelift may be used in conjunction with a traditional facelift, but it is not going to act as a complete solution by itself.

A laser facelift is a popular alternative to traditional facelift surgeries. Make sure to speak with your doctor to find out your options and whether this surgery is appropriate for you.

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