Are you considering a facelift? Here are some simple tips on how to prepare for your cosmetic procedure so you can enjoy the safest, most beautiful results.
Facelifts are one of the most frequently requested cosmetic procedures in Canada and worldwide, and while it is a safe and effective way to restore a natural, more youthful appearance, it’s important to talk to your plastic surgeon before deciding whether this is the right procedure for you.
There are many factors you must take into consideration before deciding if you’re a good candidate for this treatment, including your:
- age
- genetics
- lifestyle habits
- skin quality
Customised Facelifts in Edmonton
Modern techniques used for facelifts today are more advanced than ever, capable of making you look years younger in a natural and healthy way. Dr. Ladak has extensive training in facelifts, and other cosmetic facial procedures and skin treatments, to help you regain your youthful, healthy glow.
3 Things You Must Do Before Your Facelift Surgery
Facelifts are a very popular and effective way of helping patients look and feel years younger. They can be used to address a number of cosmetic concerns, including:
- unwanted facial wrinkles
- loose facial skin and muscles
- jowls
- loss of chin and neck contours
While this is one of the safest cosmetic procedures (when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon), it is still surgery, which is why it’s crucial to look after your skin both before and after your treatment to ensure the safest, most satisfying results.
Here are three simple things to do before your Edmonton facelift procedure to get the best results possible:
1. Stop Smoking
If you are a smoker, your plastic surgeon will most likely advise you to quit your habit at least 14 days before undergoing this cosmetic procedure. This is because the chemicals in cigarettes can negatively affect your recovery process by:
- constricting your blood vessels and increasing your risk of developing blood clots
- destroying your blood circulation
- increasing your risk of developing a post-surgery infection
- preventing or slowing down wound healing
2. Take Extra Care of Your Skin and Body
While you don’t necessarily need to ‘prepare’ your skin and body before a facelift, taking good care of it prior to your procedure can ensure you get more effective, beautiful, and longer-lasting results. Remember to:
- stay hydrated
- get good sleep
- cut back on anxiety
- use high-quality facial care products that will help you enhance the elasticity of your skin before the procedure.
3. Maintain a Healthy and Steady Weight
Maintaining a healthy and steady weight prior to and after your facelift is extremely important for ensuring the longevity of your results. Any dramatic changes in your weight can cause unwanted alterations in your facelift results (such as increased amount of loose or sagging skin).
REMEMBER: If you’re planning on losing weight before your procedure, then it’s absolutely crucial to talk to your plastic surgeon first because this may significantly change the facelift plan he/she has created for you.
Book a Facelift Consultation in Edmonton
To find out more about the costs and benefits of our customized facelift procedures in Edmonton, contact Dr. Ladak at 780-407-6691 or fill in our online contact form.
Dr. Adil Ladak is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Edmonton, Alberta and specializes in a variety of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures.
