| RHYTIDECTOMY…
Reversing the signs of time |
Also known under the name of cervicofacial rejuvenation,
a facelift or rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure that aims at
restoring the former youthful and buoyant look to the face and neck.
| AGEING
… The path of least resistance |
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Ageing of the face and neck causes a slackening and reduction of
cutaneous and subcutaneous, fibro-fatty and muscular tissues as well as
a reduction in the bone structure of the face. This inevitably leads to the
appearance of wrinkles, malar pouches (drooping or slackening of the cheekbones),
deep furrows (laugh lines), jowls and folds in the neck’s platysma muscle
(turkey neck).
Factors contributing to ageing:
- Time (age, gravity)
- Heredity (quality of skin)
- Lifestyle (smoking, alcohol consumption, eating habits,
sleep, exposure to sun)
- Environment (pollution, stress)
- Drastic weight loss
Given the fact that the degree of aging varies,
there is no specific age at which to have a rhytidectomy. Each factor
and its impact must be taken into account when dealing with the ageing of
an individual. An initial consultation is necessary to determine if a person
is a good candidate. After an examination and analysis of the face to determine
tissue quality and the degree of ageing, a decision can be made as to procedures.
The average age for this type of intervention in North America is 50 years of age.
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| SURGERY…
The importance of expertise |
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Rhytidectomy can be performed under local anaesthetic
with sedation or under a general anaesthetic. In both cases, the patient
remains under the medical surveillance of the anaesthetist or inhalation
therapist while Dr. Bernier and assisting nurses concentrate on the surgery.
Dr. Bernier’s private clinic has an operating room and a recovery room with
cutting edge technology and equipment that meet the exacting demands of
modern facial plastic surgery.
There are several schools of thought on techniques and methods used in a
rhytidectomy. The incisions or scars, for example, may appear similar but
in fact, they are not. Close attention to minute detail and meticulousness,
delicate handling of tissues, technical skill, knowledge and critical judgement
on the part of the surgeon greatly influence the final results. The time
required for facelift surgery varies depending on the individual, the type
of surgery (1, 2 or 3) and other surgeries that may be scheduled concurrently
such as, facelift (rhytidectomy), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), browlift
(conventional or endoscopic), wrinkle treatment by dermabrasion, injections
of fatty tissues, etc.
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For a woman in her forties…
An S-Lift facelift is a good-looking choice
The incision begins behind the frontal
hairline, circles the ear on the inside edge, goes behind the lobe and ends
behind the ear. The work is carried out under the skin, putting back in
place all the slackened or drooping subjacent tissues (muscles, fibrous
tissues, fascia and fatty tissues).
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For a woman in her fifties…
An Omega facelift rekindles that youthful look
The incision begins as for the
S-Lift, but continues behind the ear to end in the hair at
the nape of the neck.
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For a woman in her later fifties or sixties...
A Connell facelift is visibly rejuvenating
This operation offers
optimal results for this age group. Remember that a facelift
does not stop normal ageing even though, on a physical level,
a person may appear several years younger.
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