There are many types of face lift cosmetic surgeries but they are all performed basically the same. Here are the main steps in performing this procedure:
Anesthesia is given. Your medical professional will determine if your face lift cosmetic surgery will need general anesthesia or if you can have a lesser combination of a mild sedative, local anesthesia, and a intravenous anesthesia. Many of the simpler, less intensive face lifts only require a local anesthesia.
Now your surgeon will make the necessary incisions. Great care is taken to place the incision in the natural crease of your skin so it is less likely to be seen. Many patients opt to grow their hair longer to hide the incisions.
At this point, your surgeon will perform undermining of the skin. Skin and or fat may have to be removed or skin may just be reshaped. After the face lift cosmetic surgery procedure is completed, the skin is draped and stapled in place.
