Are You a Good Candidate for a Facelift at New Age Cosmetic Surgery?
By Enrique Leon MD | Published on August 3, 2011 | 0 Comments
As we age, factors like sun exposure, lifestyle, heredity, gravity, and the skin’s natural aging process cause our facial skin to lose its youthful tightness. As Scottsdale face lift specialist Enrique Leon, MD, explains, as skin ages, two essential elements – collagen and elastin – are lost, making it more difficult for skin to withstand the effects of gravity. This loss of elasticity results in sagging facial skin (jowls, deep creases, loose skin beneath the chin, etc.), which can only be corrected by surgery.
Dr. Leon, who performs face lifts at Scottsdale’s New Age Cosmetic Surgery, is able to lift and tighten patients’ aging skin to create a more youthful, vibrant look.
What Is It?
A face lift (also called a rhytidectomy) can be used to correct most visible signs of aging – including deep wrinkles and sagging – in the face and neck areas. This is accomplished by removing excess fat from beneath the skin and then tightening the muscles just below the skin.
For optimal results, a face lift can also be performed in conjunction with one or more additional procedures including:
- Eyelid lift
- Forehead lift
- Nose reshaping
Is It Right for You?
Face lift surgery is best for someone who is generally healthy, is concerned about aging facial skin, has reasonable expectations, and has not achieved satisfactory results through non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The best candidates for face lift surgery are between 40 and 60 years old with well-defined bone structure, relatively thin skin and adequate elasticity.
Why Choose New Age Cosmetic Surgery?
If you’re considering surgery to correct aging facial skin in Scottsdale, the face lift specialists at New Age Cosmetic Surgery can help. Respected members of the local surgical community and members of the Arizona Medical Board, the team at New Age Cosmetic Surgery is committed to the safety, comfort, well-being and satisfaction of the center’s patients above all else.
At Dr. Leon’s state-of-the-art surgical center in Scottsdale, face lifts are performed using cutting edge technology and proven techniques for the best possible results. Dr. Leon has been performing face lift surgeries for many years. His outstanding surgical team includes one of the area’s top anesthesiologists. And his highly qualified staff does everything possible to ensure that patients feel welcomed and comfortable – from initial consultation discussions with the surgeon to the actual procedure and post-surgical follow-up visits. Offering evening appointments and free consultations, New Age Cosmetic Surgery makes it easy to find out whether face lift surgery is the right path to a younger-looking you.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.