According to the latest surveys, an ever-growing number of Americans are concerned about visible signs of aging. Millions of people don’t necessarily mind getting older, but they don’t want to look the part. Many take measures to reduce the outward signs of aging from managing stress and eating healthier foods to using creams, serums, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
Quite a few take matters even further. More than six million people undergo cosmetic surgery each year to help turn back the clock. Though a long list of procedures is now available, facelifts are among the most common. After all, the face is the most visible part of the body, and it’s often the one that shows the signs of aging most noticeably. If you’re considering a facelift, you’re not alone. Take a moment to explore the ways this procedure can rejuvenate your look.
Eliminating Deep Wrinkles
For one, a facelift can eliminate deep wrinkles on your face. Wrinkles are telltale signs of aging. As we grow older, the skin naturally loses elasticity. That allows it to sag and develop lines and folds that weren’t there in our younger years. Factors like extensive sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol consumption can speed up that process and make it more severe. Facelifts involve pulling the skin tight to smooth out wrinkles and creases. In turn, they make the skin look fresher, firmer, and younger.
Lifting the Jaws
Our jaws also tend to sag over time. That, too, is a result of diminished skin elasticity and firmness. That makes us look older and more tired than we actually are. Losing significant amounts of weight and recurring weight fluctuations tend to exacerbate sagging jaws. Facelifts can firm the jaws and eliminate the drooping for a younger, more refreshed appearance.
Reducing Neck Sagging
Facelifts can also reduce sagging skin around the chin and neck. As is the case with other visible signs of aging, loose, crepey skin in those areas can contribute to an older appearance. Facelifts eliminate excess skin and tighten the remaining skin to make it look firmer and smoother. They can give you a more defined lower jawline and even make you look thinner to an extent.
Reducing Scarring
Though facelifts aren’t specifically designed to eliminate visible scars, they can potentially do so. That depends on where scars lie and the portions of the neck and face targeted with the procedure. Since the process often involves removing excess skin, if that coincides with problematic scars, it can certainly make them less noticeable. Facelifts can also be combined with other procedures to further address scarring.
Eliminating Drooping Brows and Forehead Wrinkles
Furthermore, facelifts can address drooping brows and wrinkles on the forehead. They can also be combined with other procedures to eliminate undereye bags. That reduces the tired, sleepless look many people struggle with as well as the worry wrinkles that come from repeatedly furrowing your brows. While standard facelifts generally target the lower portions of the face, some procedures specifically target the upper portion.
Turning Back the Hands of Time
Everyone deals with visible signs of aging on the face as well as the rest of the body. Some people see them earlier than others, and certain people seem to age more noticeably than others. Still, no one is immune to them. A facelift can make you look younger in many ways by addressing your specific areas of concern. If you’re ready to turn back the hands of time, consider consulting with a cosmetic surgeon to learn more about what a facelift can do for you.
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