The facelift is one of the more common plastic surgery procedures in the United States, with more than 131,000 conducted by board-certified plastic surgeons annually. And it’s easy to see why: it’s a procedure that, when done right, can dramatically create a more youthful appearance that boasts long-term results and often rivals anything creams and injectables can accomplish.
That said, myths and misconceptions about facelift procedures in Flower Mound still run rampant, with men and women imagining everything from lengthy recoveries to results that leave behind an obvious “operated on” look.
Since facelifts are a big part of what we do at Flower Mound Plastic Surgery, it’s time to bust a few of these myths.
First Things First—How Is a Facelift in Flower Mound Different?
As we age, gravity begins to take its toll on the skin and subcutaneous tissue on our face and neck. This can result in a sagging and tired appearance, usually first noticeable in our 40s, but continues into our 50s and even 60s. A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to re-suspend the skin and underlying tissue of the face and neck, thus creating a more youthful appearance. What makes a facelift in Flower Mound unique is our personalized approach.
Every patient’s face ages differently. Our board-certified plastic surgeons evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, and overall aesthetic goals before making a single incision. The procedure is then tailored to address specific concerns, whether it’s loose jowls, deep nasolabial folds, or sagging in the neck area.
A facelift is often combined with eyelid rejuvenation, forehead lift, or neck liposuction, depending on each patient’s needs. This is what allows for natural-looking results and smooth transitions from one area of the face to the next.
OK, now to a few of the more common myths we hear a lot.
Myth #1 — A facelift will make you look fake or “done.”
While this may have been true in the past, modern technology, a higher standard in surgical ethics, and the increasing number of board-certified plastic surgeons performing this procedure, as opposed to less-qualified technicians, have significantly reduced the number of procedures gone awry. The reality is that by lifting and tightening underlying tissue, a facelift will make you look refreshed and restore what time and gravity have taken away.
Myth #2 — Facelifts are for older people.
Yes, facelifts in Flower Mound are traditionally associated with patients in their 50s and 60s. But again, times have changed. In fact, more people in their 30s and 40s choose a facelift as an early intervention strategy and a way to age gracefully rather than seemingly overnight.
Myth #3 — Creams and injectables can accomplish the same thing.
There are plenty of options for patients who don’t want surgery but desperately crave some level of facial rejuvenation. This is why we offer things like Botox, Retinol creams, hyaluronic acid serums, and more. But depending on your unique aesthetic needs, those creams and injectables may not be enough to achieve what you really want. A facelift in Flower Mound specifically addresses deep sagging, jowls, and loose skin.
Myth #4 — Recovery takes forever.
Again, thanks to advanced techniques, tools, and surgical precision, most facelift patients can return to work or social activities within a matter of a few short weeks. Pain is relatively minimal, as are facial bruising and swelling.
Myth #5 — Only women get facelifts.
While the vast majority of facelift patients are women, there are plenty of male patients who choose to have this procedure, too. Men and women have very different needs as they age. For instance, men want a strong, masculine jawline. They may also want to address sagging and deepening lines. This can all be accomplished through a facelift.
Call Flower Mound Plastic Surgery Center Today!!
Flower Mound Plastic Surgery Center provides facelift procedures at our state-of-the-art facility in Flower Mound, Texas. Our procedures have helped many patients in the Texas cities of Grapevine, Denton, Argyle, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Coppell, Highland Village, Gainesville, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
For more information, please call us at (972) 280-7760.
