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The operation
The incision for the facelift operation begins
in the temple hair above and in front of the ear.
It extends down just in front of the ear, around
the ear lobe, up behind the ear, and then backward
into the hair of the scalp. Through this incision,
the skin is elevated out into the temples, cheeks
and neck. The underlying muscle and connective
tissues are repositioned to lend some permanency
to the realignment of the facial structures. Excess
skin is then removed. Sometimes, fat is removed
and, usually a small incision is made under the
chin to help with correction, and tightening of
the muscle. The skin edges are secured with appropriate
suture material.
The facelift operation usually takes between
two and four hours. When it is completed, a bulky
dressing is applies and the patient is transferred
to a recovery area. The risks are minimal. However
there are inherent risks in any surgical undertaking,
and these should be discussed thoroughly.
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