How to Maintain Your Facelift Results
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Modern has undergone significant evolution over the past 10 to 15 years, with numerous improvements to both its safety and effectiveness. A facelift is one of the most procedures in the UK, and for good reason. It can produce impressive facial rejuvenation effects to help enhance your facial features. The key aspect of any cosmetic surgery, including a facelift, is to and improve existing physical characteristics, making you look and feel better and providing a significant boost in self-confidence.
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One of the essential things to be aware of with any cosmetic surgery is that the results can be affected by specific changes to the body, including significant weight loss or weight gain, pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the natural ageing process. For people who may have been exploring the potential benefits of a facelift and if it is suitable for them, we often get asked how to maintain the dramatic results of a facelift for the long term. If you would like to learn how, then read on.
What is a facelift?
A facelift is a transformative procedure that can make people look at least ten years younger when performed correctly. Several factors contribute to the appearance of facial ageing, including excessive exposure, loss of skin hydration, decreased collagen production, the natural ageing process and the effects of gravity. All of these factors can contribute to the development of fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, cheeks and cumulative skin damage resulting in , and .
When patients a healthy lifestyle after a , facelift results can be considered permanent. Although the natural ageing process will gradually affect the results over time, people who have had a will age less extensively compared with those who have not had surgery. At your consultation, you will have the opportunity to view a wide range of to get an idea of how the procedure can benefit you.
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Top tips for maintaining facelift results
The key to maintaining facelift results is to take good care of your skin. The top tips will help you look younger and more refreshed in the long term.
Smoking can contribute significantly to the ageing process, and we would recommend stopping smoking sooner rather than later. Not only will your skin show improvement, but your heart and lung health will also benefit. Stopping smoking will help your skin regain its natural elasticity and tone. Smokers will be asked to stop smoking at least six weeks before and after facelift surgery, as smoking can increase the risk of impaired wound healing, which may lead to wound breakdown or wound infection. Having a facelift could be the ideal opportunity to quit smoking for good.
Maintaining a consistent home skincare routine with skincare products is vital. Having a good skincare before facelift may help the surgeon tailor the procedure to your needs and requirements, and you should certainly practice good skincare after the procedure. Here at Centre for Surgery, our aesthetic practitioners use high-quality cosmeceutical skincare products and will advise you on the best ones to use both before and after your procedure. Many products are specifically designed for patients who have undergone facial rejuvenation surgery.
We are commonly asked about the best product to . We strive to stay current with the latest developments in skin science, us to provide our patients with exceptional surgical results that can be sustained long-term with high-quality skin care products. Healthy skin regular maintenance, and ideal skincare products should replenish and renew the skin’s basic building blocks, while also stimulating its key structural components, such as collagen and elastin, which are responsible for conferring skin elasticity.
Avoiding excessive sunlight exposure cannot be emphasised enough. Regardless of your skincare routine, be sure to apply appropriate to your face if you plan to go out in public soon after your facelift procedure. You should wear sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, as this helps to protect the skin from the unwanted effects of UV radiation.
Although being out in the sun can help to enhance emotional well-being, the skin is susceptible to the effects of strong sunlight. It can have a damaging impact and cause skin dehydration. Dehydrated skin is more likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles. Hyperpigmentation, including age spots, is also more common in individuals who spend a significant amount of time in the sun. The risk of skin cancer increases significantly, with melanoma having high incidence rates in sun worshippers. You should also bear in mind that applying sunscreen is not just something to be considered in the summer months. UV radiation and sun damage can occur at any time of the year, so it is best to be liberal with applying sunscreen.
We recommend cosmetic injection treatments to maintain your facelift results in combination with a good home skincare routine. and Dermal filler fillers yield fantastic results when used in conjunction with facelift surgery and are often combined with laser treatments to address pigmentation or redness.
are ideal for maintaining soft tissue volume and hydration and may help stimulate collagen production. Collagen is responsible for maintaining the skin’s elasticity. injections can help to soften fine lines and wrinkles and is highly effective when combined with intense pulse light to treat mild sun damage or skin discolouration from the effects of the sun.
What you eat can significantly impact the maintenance of facelift results over time. Focus on foods that are high in protein and low in saturated fats. Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in foods such as salmon, help maintain your skin’s hydration.
Foods rich in zinc, such as nuts, can help maintain a smooth skin texture. Vitamin C-containing foods include many types of citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, and can help strengthen the immune system. Vitamin E is commonly found in many kinds of seeds and has properties, which help to protect the skin from damage. Berries are also rich in antioxidants and will help reduce the impact of skin damage over time.
Drinking plenty of water helps to maintain skin hydration. Dehydrated skin is more likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend drinking at least eight glasses of water daily to minimise the effects of facial ageing.
Book a facelift consultation at Centre for Surgery
The critical thing to bear in mind is that facelift surgery can last for over ten years and is considered permanent as long as patients maintain a healthy lifestyle and adopt healthy eating habits. If you would like to learn more about facelift surgery and how it can benefit you, please call us today at or the form below to schedule a consultation at our state-of-the-art in Marylebone.
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