For women or men the process of aging may be one that they are not ready for. If this is the case they could opt to have a plastic surgery face lift. Although there are many non surgical ways to stave off the signs of aging none of them have the longevity that cosmetic surgery face lift will have. Botox, chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments will all give temporary results, but that may not be enough. If this sounds like something that you want to have done there is information that you should be aware of.

The first thing that may interest you would be the price of the plastic surgery face lift. They can range anywhere from forty five hundred dollars to fifty five hundred dollars. This is just an estimate and you could find the price increases or decreases because of the surgeon you choose or the area in which you live. We are just laying out the possible cost involved in such a procedure.

If you haven’t known anyone that has undergone a plastic surgery face lift you may not have any idea what to expect. The procedure can relieve sagging of the mid face and take care of the creases that get deeper as we age by or mouth and nose. The fat that we carry on our faces can become displaced or fallen and plastic surgery face lifts can help in this area. The lower portion of our faces probably reflects our age better than the rest of our face. It can start to sag because of lack of muscle tone in the lower facial area and produce a jowl effect. Loose skin and extra fat can collect in the chin and jaw area too. All of these areas can be positively affected by undergoing a plastic surgery face lift.

The incision will be made close to the hairline, by the temple and down to the ear and behind it as well. By making these incisions the surgeon can tighten up the underlying tissue and get rid of excess skin and fat deposits. Recovery time for the swelling and bruising is about four weeks and final results should be visible in about two months.

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The decision to have cosmetic surgery is one only you can make for yourself. But if you have decided to go ahead with this, it is essential that you find a top-quality surgeon.

One thing to do is to get recommendations. Talk to patients who have had the same type of cosmetic surgery you are considering. Ask if they felt prepared enough, if they were satisfied with the results. Ask them how the procedure felt, and about their recovery process. Ask to see pictures of how they looked prior to the cosmetic surgery.

Interview at least three prospective plastic surgeons. Make sure you feel comfortable with them. Look at before-and-after pictures of actual patients of theirs. Ask them to tell you about potential risks and how they try to minimize the risks. Ask them how many times in a given year they do the type of cosmetic procedure you are considering.

Another important step is to check a doctor’s credentials. In the United States and Canada, there are several organizations that provide certification in plastic surgery or dermatology:

• The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) – this organization certifies doctors in plastic surgery.
• The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPR) – this organization certifies doctors in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) – this group certifies doctors in plastic surgery for the body and face.
• The American Board of Dermatology – this group certifies doctors in the field of skin care
• The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – this group certifies doctors in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons may also belong to organizations that set standards for their members to meet. When interviewing a cosmetic surgeon, ask about which groups they belong to, as well as the procedures they follow to stay current with the latest developments in cosmetic and plastic surgery.You will also want to talk about cost. Since most cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance, you will have to come up with your own way to pay for the surgery. Obviously, you should never pick a surgeon just because they are the cheapest in price.

Many people want to improve the appearance of their neck without having to resort to their concept of a facelift. Getting rid of their neck wattle would return them to a younger look and be able to wear ties, turtlenecks or jewelry more comfortably. The fear of a facelift is a near universal one. Whether one feels that they are too young or too old for surgery, do not have time for any significant recovery, or cannot afford it, many potential patients are drawn to any procedure or method that offers an alternative.

Some fuller necks or neck wattles may benefit from targeted treatment just to the neck. Such neck rejuvenation, known as submentoplasty, only works on the neck removing fat and tightening muscles. No incisions are around the ears are needed unlike traditional facelift surgery.

As we age, definition and smoothness under the chin and along the jaw line is lost. This occurs due to fatty deposits, weakening muscles and the appearance of loose skin. This results in the obliteration of a sharp neck angle, where the neck and chin meet. Often this just becomes a straight line angling obliquely down from the chin to the lower neck.

Neck skin is different from the rest of facial skin. It generally has much more elasticity and can actually contract or shrink upward after being released from the underlying muscle and fat. Given that the neck skin lies on the underside of the chin, many would think that it would fall downward and hang more after being released. But this does not generally occur unless one’s neck skin is paper thin.

The submentoplasty procedure is done through an incision under the chin. First, fat removal in the neck is done with liposuction. This is followed by midline platysmal tightening and wide freeing of the neck skin from the muscle. Whether liposuction alone or the complete submentoplasty procedure is needed will depending on the age of the patient and the quality and amount of loose neck skin that is present.

Younger patients (less than age 35), who generally have more skin elasticity and have a skin wattle because of too much fat underneath the skin, usually just need liposuction only. Middle-aged patients (ages 35 to 55) have fat deposits also but in addition have a loose or split plastysmal neck muscle and skin. This requires the full submentoplasty method of treatment. Older patients (age 55 and over) almost always need extensive neck recontouring and a facelift is needed where loose skin is actually removed.

In my Indianapolis plastic surgery experience, I have found that adequate neck rejuvenation for many patients requires some version of a facelift. But age is a key factor in determining the suitability of a submentoplasty. In patients under age forty-five, about half of them can get good results with a submentoplasty and avoid a facelift. Over the age of forty-five, however, that number drops to less than one in ten. And over the age of fifty-five that numbers drops to essentially zero.

While submentoplasties are a primary treatment for certain neck issues, it can also be used as a secondary tuck-up after a facelift. Some facelifts, particularly with really saggy necks, will often get some rebound relaxation in the submental region which is furthest from the point of skin pull way back at the ears. A submentoplasty allows further neck refinement when the results of the facelift begin to relax.

A submentoplasty is a simple one hour procedure that is done as an outpatient. Other than wearing a chin strap for a few days, recovery is quick being one week or less.

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified premiere plastic surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana where he practices at his Ology Spa locations at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel Indiana and at Clarian West Medical Center in Avon Indiana.( http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com ) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Eppley can be heard weekly on his radio show, Doc Chat, on WXNT 1430 AM every Saturday afternoon.