Here’s what you need to know about various cosmetic facial surgery procedures performed by surgeons.

But first, let’s talk about How to prepare for Cosmetic facial surgery.

The first step toward your new, better face will be to arrange for a consultation. This assessment will decide if you are a good candidate for a face lift. Your cosmetic surgeon will ask you about your medical history.  To better guide incision placement, he or she will appraise your skin’s suppleness, wrinkles, bone structure and folds, as well as your hairline. You will also discuss your  expectations concerning the face lift surgery, and then the surgeon will most likely take some “before” photos.

Once you have decided to have a plastic surgery face lift, chosen a surgeon and scheduled your procedure, your doctor will give you a list of pre-operative instructions.

In the weeks before your face lift surgery, you will be asked by your surgeon to stop taking certain medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,  aspirin, and blood thinners, all of which can increase haemorrhage risk. Certain herbal remedies may also increase bleeding risk, and therefore will be excluded from your diet. “All-natural” does not mean safe. For instance, vitamin E, gingko biloba , omega-3 fatty acids, and green tea all may add to bleeding risk during and after face lift surgery.

You will have to tell your surgeon about EVERYTHING that you are taking. Make sure you never stop taking any medicine abruptly without first speaking to your doctor.

Some plastic surgeons may also suggest adding pills to your daily routine in the weeks leading up to your cosmetic facial surgery. Some herbs, like arnica and the enzyme bromelain, for instance, may help reduce bruising and puffiness after a plastic surgery face lift.

Also, you will receive a list of do’s and don’ts about eating and drinking before your plastic surgery face lift.

Quitting smoking before your facelift is a must. It is not uncommon that a lot of surgeons advocate that potential patients kick the habit for the month before and right after the facelift. Smoking reduces blood flow to areas of the face. As a result, one in ten smokers will experience skin death (necrosis) at the incision sites if they continue to smoke before and after surgery. The good news is there are numerous tools on hand today to help smokers become ex-smokers.

Types of plastic surgery face lifts:

• Surgery of the eyelids (Blepharoplasty) – Droopy eyelids can impair vision and, also, make you appear older. Blepharoplasty corrects this inconvenience and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes

• Facial Scar Revision – once a scar is formed, it is permanent, but may be made less visible or relocated surgically

• Forehead Lifts – a surgeon tightens baggy skin and removes the excess, forehead wrinkling and drooping brows are modified. Also, part of the muscle that causes vertical frown lines between the brows can be removed

• Hair Replacement -  the main issue in hair replacement is the presence of donor hair on the side or/and the back scalp; it is then used to replace hair where loss has occurred

• Laser Surgery – with a use of a laser a surgeon can treat birthmarks or damaged blood vessels, or remove port-wine stains, and shrink facial “spider veins” without major cosmetic facial surgery

• Surgery Of The Chin (Mentoplasty) - a relatively straightforward procedure that can make a major difference; for example, your surgeon may perform a submental liposuction in which excess fatty tissue is removed to redefine the chin or neckline

• Surgery Of The Ears (Otoplasty) – it is quite possible to “pin back” ears, they can also be reshaped, reduced in size, or made more symmetrical

• Surgery Of The Nose (Rhinoplasty) – the goal here is to improve the nose aesthetically, bringing it into line with other facial features

• Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) – the goal here is to improve the whole facial appearance. Things like skin type, ethnic background, degree of skin elasticity, individual curing, basic bone structure, as well as a realistic attitude are factors that you discuss with your surgeon before your surgery

• Skin Resurfacing – chemical peeling or dermabrasion can improve the appearance of your skin, your self-confidence, and your health; you need to know how chemical peeling and dermabrasion are performed and what to expect from these procedures

Over the years, the cosmetic facial surgery procedures have evolved from a simple skin lift to the more complex deeper plane lift. As you can see, there are many types of face lift surgery procedures . You should ask your cosmetic surgeon about plastic surgery face lifts, which may include, among other treatments, the plastic and reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology head and neck surgery, the endoscopic facelift, and the short scar facelift.