Which Treatments Can Be Used For A Face Makeover?

What Is The Blepharoplasty And How Does It Influence The Face?

The blepharoplasty is a term used to describe eyelid surgery. During this kind of procedure, a cosmetic surgery will focus on the removal of excess skin and/or fat. Through this removal, the surgeon can create a more alert look for the patient in question.

A blepharoplasty is often used as an anti-ageing treatment, since the eyes are often the first place that show visible signs of ageing. Common problems that can be addressed though eyelid surgery include hooded eyelids and bags underneath the eyes. Therefore, if the patient’s visible signs of ageing are mainly situated around the eyes, then the blepharoplasty may be the best option for face rejuvenation.

What Is The Fat Transfer And How Does It Influence The Face?

The fat transfer falls under the classification of injectables. It is used for more than facial rejuvenation cosmetic procedures, as the fat transfer is also suitable for breast augmentation and the Brazilian butt lift.

A fat transfer can restore some of the lost volume to the face by using the patient’s own body fat. This minimally invasive procedure involves harvesting fat from one part of the body, filtering that fat, and then reintroducing it back into the face. It is often combined with surgery procedures such as the mini facelift. However, it can also be used as a procedure on its own. 

There are numerous liposuction procedures that can be used to harvest excess fats from the body including the breast reduction, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), thigh liposuction, and similar surgical procedures. The cosmetic surgery will discuss the area where the fat will be harvested with the patient during the initial consultation.

Patients do not necessarily need a liposuction or body contouring procedure alongside their fat transfer. It is possible to have the liposuction well before the fat transfer.

WHAT IS LASER SKIN RESURFACING AND HOW DOES IT INFLUENCE THE FACE?

One of the non-surgical treatments that can provide a patient with a more rejuvenated appearance is laser resurfacing. During this treatment, the cosmetic surgery uses a specialised laser to target certain layers of the skin. By causing damage to certain skin layers, the body’s ability to create collagen is started. In turn, the collagen that has been produced will make the skin tighter and smoother.

Most patients will require several laser resurfacing treatments to obtain the desired result. The exact amount of laser resurfacing treatments will be subject to the specific problem. For example, someone who wants to treat acne scarring may need more treatments than someone who wants a single treatment to improve their skin texture and skin tone.

Since laser resurfacing can be done with different types of lasers, it is always advised to attend an appointment with your cosmetic surgery first. After determining the patient’s skin tone as well as their requirements, the cosmetic surgery can recommend a treatment route.

Of course, there are more non-surgical treatments that can create a rejuvenating effect on the face, this includes the chemical peel. Since these treatments have a shorter recovery time, they are worth looking into to reduce common signs of ageing and improve the texture of the skin.

What Is The Suture Lift And How Does It Influence The Skin?

One of the face makeover treatments that can have a dramatic effect on the youthfulness of the face is the suture lift. Because of the dramatic difference this kind of treatment can create, it is often a treatment obtained by patients who experience quite severe signs of ageing; this may include sagging facial skin as well as deeper lines and wrinkles.

The natural ageing process can cause the facial structure to change. So, even people who have looked after their skin over the years will still notice the dramatic changes the natural ageing process brings. In those cases, a cosmetic surgery may have to tighten the underlying muscles of the skin and even remove sagging skin to create a more youthful appearance. Naturally, these are techniques often implemented during a suture lift.

A cosmetic surgery will use specific techniques for facial rejuvenation during a suture lift, so it is important for patients to know that not all facelifts will provide the same results. Always speak to your cosmetic surgery about the different types of facelifts available and the influence they will have on your appearance.

What Is Liposuction And How Does It Influence The Skin?

When you think of facial rejuvenation, one of the last treatments you probably think about is the liposuction. However, strategic liposuction can cause a rejuvenating effect as well; this especially applies to areas such as the neck.

The natural ageing process can cause an accumulation of fat in the neck. As a result, the neck can start to sag, while the overall neckline becomes less defined. These changes cause the patient’s face to look older.

During a neck liposuction, the cosmetic surgery can target fat inside the neck and subsequently remove it. Through the removal of that fat, the neck becomes more defined again.

Please note that in extreme cases, the patient can also encounter excess skin and problems with the underlying muscles. If this is the case, the cosmetic surgery could recommend a combination of the neck lift and liposuction. During this procedure, the surgeon will still remove the fat, but also tighten any underlying muscles and remove excess skin.

Which Face Makeover Treatments Will Be Best For Me?

To find the treatment – or combination of treatments – that will benefit you most, it is always recommended to book an appointment with an experienced cosmetic surgery such as Dr Daniel Lanzer. During your consultation, you can discuss the areas that bother you most and find out how certain treatments can provide a solution.