More
and more men have recently discovered the benefits of a
facelift. A facelift not only can enhance his personal
life, it can also be beneficial in the business world. It
can erase years off of their appearance and correct any
imperfect concerns he may have. Also because a man’s skin
is thicker than a woman’s he more than likely won’t need a
second facelift and while this type of surgery is very
similar to a woman’s, there are a few considerations men
should be aware of.
Unlike
women, most men cannot hide scars from a facelift
procedure since most incisions are made near the hairline
and men tend to wear their hair shorter than women.
Because of this, the incisions made on men are generally
placed inside the ear, near the natural crease of the
sideburn, under the chin or further back into the lower
scalp under the hair. Because of this, some men may have
to change their hairstyle by growing sideburns to hide the
incision. Also, if he had hair growing where the skin was
pulled back, the hair may not grow there again. He will
also need to get used to shaving a little differently if a
safety razor is used for shaving rather than an electric
razor.
There
are also more blood vessels on men’s faces meaning, they
are a higher risk for clotting since clots may not show up
as quickly. If it does show, surgery may be needed to
remove the clot.
As with
any surgery there are some risks. Scars that are visible,
nerve damage, an allergic reaction to the anesthesia and
numbness to the face are rare, but possible. Another
possibility is some skin may die. This usually only
happens if you smoke or you have had severe sun damage. To
avoid these risks, aftercare instructions should be
followed very carefully and a good sunscreen never hurts
either. You will need to avoid the gym, smoking, some
medications and sex for at least a week or two to minimize
risk of splitting the stitches and causing damage to your
new face. Expect to take a week or two off from work as
well.
Choosing a doctor who will perform the surgery is as
important as the surgery itself. You certainly do not want
to put your life into the hands of someone who has no idea
what they are doing. Do your research and ask around. Talk
to women or men that you know who’ve had plastic surgery.
Ask questions! Just because your local phonebook says a
certain doctor specializes in plastic surgery does not
mean he’s creditable.
To find
a local doctor who specializes in plastic surgery, a great
start is the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Check
out:
www.plasticsurgery.org to get started.
Another great site to visit is:
www.plasticsurgerydoctors.com, here you will find
information on board certified doctors.
Finally,
keep in mind that a facelift does not offer lifetime
results. As you age, so does your skin. A facelift can
only temporarily stop the hands of time.
