|
|
|
|
The facelift or rhytidectomy is one of the
main forms of plastic surgerical facial rejuvenation. However, the
extent of facial rejuvenation depends on the patient's age, skin tone,
desire, and overall medical health. A facelift is atypically performed
to restore the aging face. Facelifts not only remove sagging skin but
also tightens the neck, getting rid of unsightly jaws at the border of
the lower jaw and turkey gobbler deformity below the neck.
Dr's Stelnicki is one of the few
practitioners in south Florida who are trained in the weekend or mini
facelift. In this technique, the surgeon is able to perform an operation
that, when performed on a Thursday, leaves minimal bruising and allows
the patient to go back to work as early as the following Monday. It is
an excellent treatment for early signs of facial aging and works very
well in the patient who is in their late 30s to late 40s range. It
involves a combination of surgical tightening of the skin and ultrasonic
suction on the neck in order to tighten up the neck musculature,
removing any excess fat and eliminate drooping layers of skin. There is
minimal scarring and the recovery time is very rapid and is really the
ideal facelift for the young executive who desires a slight improvement
in appearance but cannot take several weeks off for a full facelift.
|
|
|
POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
- Rest-minimal physical activity, no heavy lifting or bending for the first 24 hours. Stay out of sun and heat. Ice should be placed on sides of face for the first 24 hours. Cold compresses can be used on eyes.
- You may have whatever you want to eat or drink (without excessive chewing). Drink plenty of liquids (water, juices & ginger ale).
- Sleep with your head elevated – A recliner is ideal.
- Bruising and swelling is normal and to be expected.
- In the event you have any sudden, extreme swelling with large bulging areas, or extreme pain, contact the office immediately, regardless of the time of day or night (954) 565-7575
- Positively DO NOT take Aspirin or Aspirin containing drugs such as Bufferin, Empirin, Excedrin, etc.
- Wash hair after the dressing is removed. You may use shampoo or conditioner.
- DO NOT use a hairdryer until the sutures have been removed.
- You will need to return in one day for your first post-operative visit.
- DO NOT remove head dressing, unless so advised by your doctor.
- These are general guidelines. Your doctor may have additional instructions.
Follow his/her recommendations.
|
|
|
 |
