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Can a Facelift Improve the Jawline and Neck?

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  How Does a Facelift Affect the Jawline? Over time, due to the loss of skin elasticity in the lower part of the face, the skin begins to droop. With a facelift procedure, we are able to pull together loose face muscles. We are also able to lift the sagging lower part of the face and in doing so, reduce the visibility of the sagging. In turn, the lower edge of the face appears lifted and tighter again. What About My Neck with a Facelift? A facelift not only works with the lower part of your face, but it can also improve the appearance of the skin of the upper and lower part of the neck. During surgery, we lift down and in doing so, excess skin in the face and in the neck can be removed, thus creating a more smooth looking lower face to neck profile. Depending on where your focus and needs lie, we can do facelift together with another neck plastic procedure for optimal results. What Kind of Result Should I Expect? This will be determined by: Skin condition/elasticity Face structure ...

Recovery After Eyelid Surgery

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If you're undergoing eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty) to alleviate excess skin, puffiness, and changes affecting your upper or lower eyelids, you can expect an individualized and time-consuming healing period. Being aware of the general effects of an eyelid surgery recovery may assist you in the planning of your return to work and social life. Recovery Following Your Eyelid Surgery During the first few days you can expect moderate swelling, bruising, tightness, and maybe some mild pain. Keeping your head elevated may be recommended at rest, alongside following all the prescribed aftercare instructions, including potential use of cold compresses (during the earliest period of healing, do not touch or Rub your eyelids) in the affected areas. How Long Does Recovery Usually Take After Eyelid Surgery? Most patients notice moderate swelling and bruising gradually decreasing within the first week or two following surgery. By this point, some patients feel prepared to return to work or n...