Juan Carlos Cardenas - Plastic Surgeon

This procedure offers the possibility of raising tension in the cheeks and in the neck and remove the excess of skin. The incisions are hidden along the contour of the scalp and behind the ear, so they become almost invisible. We have the ability to remove the skin and remove five to ten years in the appearance of a person. The Ritidoplasty is frequently combined with other procedures such as blepharoplasty, frontoplasty and Mentoplasty. A Ritidoplasty can be done under local or general anesthesia and is ambulatory. The patient goes home the same day, but will not be presentable for two weeks at the end of that period with the help of makeup people can go without being noticed. In our competitive present society the physical appearance is more important than ever. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why every day more young patients are asking for facial surgery. The facial surgery with minimal incisions can make your face look as young as you feel. An uprising in the eyebrows can help smooth wrinkles and give a younger and friendly appearance. A lifting of cheekbones can remove wrinkles. These procedures can be practiced alone or in combination.

WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR YOU? During your initial consultation the doctor will discuss with you your objectives in surgery and will explain the potential cost of the treatment, it also will help you decide which option is closer to your goals, whether an individual procedure or a combination of procedures. You will see some pictures of before and after patients with similar conditions to yours and will explain you the treatment you can expect to receive. * Pictures of before and after should be taken to document the results.

HOW WILL THE RECOVERY BE ? After the procedure there may be a bit of discomfort. There will be swelling and bruising that can last between 10 and 20 days in some patients. Keep your head elevated and apply cold cloths to help reduce inflammation. As the incisions heal you will notice some itching, these symptoms will diminish with time. You can use makeup after three days and the sutures are removed after 7 to 10 days later. intense physical activities will be restricted for six weeks.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FACIAL SURGERY?

o smaller incisions

o small scars

o less bleeding

o less loss of hair

o faster recovery.