A More Youthful You
Finding a fountain of youth may prove a daunting task making cosmetic surgery a more attainable path to take. With methods widely available for 30 to 80 year-olds, there seems to be a choice to fit every woman’s desire in aging gracefully.
A traditional face lift surgery is considered a major surgical procedure. With a higher risk of cardiac and pulmonary complications, as well as a risk of increased bleeding, poor wound healing, facial asymmetry, numbness, skin discoloration or swelling and sensitivity, this method aspires to improve mid-face droopiness, deep creases found under the eyelids or corners of mouth, displaced fatty deposits and loss of muscle tone and skin elasticity. A hefty price tag of $8,000 on average places this choice at the top of the financial list as well.
Another option is a mini face lift sometimes known as a “weekend” face lift with its reduced recovery time-frame. Affording clients a version targeted to correcting one specific area, the mini face lift is cheaper and uses smaller incisions. Ideally, this method reduces minor issues of sagging skin around the cheeks, jaw line and neck areas. There are less risk factors and stresses linked to this option, which appeals to the younger 30 to 40 crowd.
Providing a more natural, less “lifted” appearance is the increasingly popular Minimal Access Cranial Suspension face lift. MACS falls into the bottom of the financial column with an average price of $5,000. This outpatient procedure intends to lift up drooping skin encompassing the nose, cheeks, chin and neck while providing a more youthful and natural contour to the face. The final result of this procedure is evident within 4 to 6 weeks of surgery. Good candidates include those with mild or moderate issues of loss of muscle tone and/or skin elasticity.