It
can feel so great to set and achieve a significant weight loss goal! But one
side effect that many people are not prepared for is how weight loss affects
the skin on the face and neck.
The
simple fact is that excess weight stretches out the skin and the skin cannot
always bounce back without some assistance. One effective method for restoring
the former youthful glow and tightness of the skin after completing a weight
loss program is to have a facelift.
Of
course, if you are considering having a facelift after weight loss, you
probably have lots of questions! In this article, learn more about what it is
like to have a facelift after weight loss.
Post-Weight Loss Facelift Focus Areas
People
choose to have a face lift procedure for so many different reasons. This is why
there are many different approaches to the modern facelift procedure. Each
approach is designed to address different areas of concern to help the patient
achieve their post-surgical appearance goals.
The
areas of concern after a significant weight loss are typically not the same as
the areas of concern to address other facial appearance issues. This is why
choosing a skilled and experienced facial and plastic surgeon is so important
when seeking a post-weight loss facelift procedure.
Many
patients who seek a facelift after achieving weight loss goals are concerned
about excess loose skin in the lower jaw, chin and neck area. Sometimes if the
weight loss is particularly notable, the skin can even look like it has
"deflated," making the person look older than before they lost the
weight.
Addressing
these specific concerns requires a very individualized, focused approach to the
facelift procedure. The ultimate goal is twofold: to restore a youthful
appearance in keeping with the weight loss success and to improve overall
self-esteem and self-outlook post-weight loss.
Approaches to a Facelift After Weight Loss
Facial
contouring, skin tightening, neck lift, wrinkle reduction, muscle tightening,
eye lift, forehead lift, facial skin rejuvenation and revivifying injectables
treatments may all be desirable to restore the natural facial and neck
appearance after significant weight loss.
During
your consultation with Dr. Jacono, you can share your post-procedure appearance
goals for your facial and neck areas. It is important to know that you can
potentially address multiple areas during a single procedure to minimize your
downtime and recovery time and let you get back to your life as quickly as
possible.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Post-Weight
Loss Facelift?
Because
of how dramatic weight loss can affect your appearance, and especially the
appearance of the neck and face areas, it is vital that you are completely
finished with your weight loss regimen before seeking a facelift.
This
doesn't mean you can't start the planning process before your program is
completed! But in order to achieve the results you most want, it is necessary
to have lost all of the weight you plan to lose before undergoing a facelift
procedure.
A
good candidate for a post-weight loss facelift or neck lift will be in good
health in all other ways, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations
for the surgical procedure. If you use tobacco products, it will be important
to be willing to refrain for a few weeks before and after your procedure to
give your body its best chance of fully healing.
What Is a Facelift After Weight Loss Like?
During
your consultation with Dr. Jacono, you can ask all of your questions and learn
about what to do to prepare for the day of your procedure and your
post-procedural recovery.
You
will need to have someone with you to drive you home after your procedure for
your own safety. Facelifts can often be done in the comfort of one of Dr.
Jacono's two office locations and you can return home the same day.
You
will be given instructions for how to prepare for your procedure. You will also
be given any necessary prescriptions to manage pain and guard against infection
so you can fill them prior to the day of your procedure.
How Long Before You Will See Your Facelift
Results?
It
just makes sense that you will be eager to see the full results of your
facelift procedure as soon as possible! You will be able to see the beginnings
of your results after your post-operative check-up with Dr. Jacono, but it may
take up to 12 weeks before you will be able to fully enjoy the benefits of
having your facelift.
This
extra time is required to allow your face and neck tissues to heal and for the
swelling to go down. The surface swelling should start to subside after the
first one to two weeks, but there are deeper tissues that will need a longer
period of time to heal.
The
good news is that if you love your results after 10 weeks, you will continue to
love it even more as the weeks progress. By the six month mark, you will see
your "new" face fully and be able to celebrate your weight loss and
subsequent transformation fully.
How to Get Started?
The
first step is to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Jacono using the
information here.
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About the New York Center for Facial, Laser
and Plastic Surgery
Dr. Andrew Jacono, MD
is the founder and medical director for the New York Center. Dr. Jacono is
double board certified to perform head and neck surgery and facial, plastic and
reconstructive surgery. He maintains two office locations in Manhattan and Long
Island for your convenience.
Dr.
Jacono's work transforming the lives of domestic violence victims has been
profiled by Oprah Winfrey's Facing Trauma program. Dr. Jacono's work
incorporates the latest cutting-edge surgical practices with an artist's eye
for achieving a thoroughly natural result.
To
learn more and schedule your consultation with Dr. Jacono, visit us at
www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com.
