How To Weigh the Risks vs. the Benefits of a Facelift
By McCoy Moretz | Published on April 13, 2011 | 0 Comments
Anyone considering an elective medical procedure such as a facelift must weigh the risks involved. According to Dr. McCoy Moretz, a Beverly Hills, Calif. facial surgeon, there are risks involved with any surgery. However, with today’s advances in medicine, there are ways these risks and discomforts can be substantially reduced.
Technological Advances
The name of the procedure is the Smart M.A.C.™ It combines two procedures, first a facelift, and then a laser treatment, designed to rejuvenate skin non-invasively. Through the assistance of the laser during the facelift procedure, Dr. Moretz is able to reduce bruising and pain as compared to the non-laser lift. Dr. Moretz says he is not sure why the laser is so effective, but patient after patient proves that it shows noticeably positive results. Dr. Moretz has performed thousands of lifts, and he says that over the decades he has been in practice, he has learned what is successful in a Beverly Hills, Calif. facelift and what is not.
Homeopathic Options
Another option for patients is the integration of homeopathic remedies that assist with healing and the overall results of cosmetic facial surgery. As a facial surgeon in Beverly Hills, Calif., Dr. Moretz recommends a Chinese herbal clay mask that has shown to speed recovery by 20 to 25 percent. The mask is made of an “Ee Wah Kee” clay, essential oils, and Fiji Water containing Silica, which can aid in the formation of collagen. Patients report that the mask heals skin, tightens pores and leaves the face noticeably softer. Dr. Moretz recommends the mask to all patients post surgery, and it can also be used for non-surgical benefits.
Health and Wellness
Another approach a patient can take to increase the odds of a successful recovery is to support his or her own health and wellness prior to and after surgery. Dr. Moretz promotes a healthy lifestyle because he says the skin will heal faster in a vibrant, healthy body. He has partnered with nutritionists and acupuncturists to offer advice and expert opinions to his patients.
Benefits/ Results
A typical candidate for a facelift is within the age range of 40 and 60, men and women showing normal signs of aging, people with sun-damaged skin, and anyone who has recently experienced major weight loss. Results can vary, but what one can expect from a facelift in Beverly Hills, Calif. from Dr. Moretz is a more youthful appearance, renewed self confidence, and minimal downtime (most people return to work within five to seven days). Dr. Moretz also notes that his goal is to aim for natural, not dramatic results. He says that an authentic look is what his procedures will provide, and after more than 20 years in practice, he has found that this is what most patients are hoping for. While some risk is inevitable, there are facial surgeons who can help minimize the fears that often accompany a cosmetic procedure.
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