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FaceIt FACELIFTS ARE AMONG THE MOST POPULAR COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES IN THE UK FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN
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y the time we reach our 40s, certain signs of ageing become more prominent; the skin around the neck begins to sag, wrinkle creases deepen and the skin on our eyelids develop thick folds making them look droopy and heavy. While these signs of ageing are inevitable, some people opt for facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) to rejuvenate their appearance. Facelifts address these tell-tale ageing signs by lifting and pulling the skin on the face up and back to make it appear smooth and tight. There are many reasons a person might decide to go ahead with this procedure; looking younger and increased self-confidence being the main ones. Before deciding to undergo any type of surgery, it’s important to conduct deep research and to be sure of your reasons for doing it. Facelifts aren’t usually offered on the NHS and tend
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to be costly; they can also carry risks and are not guaranteed to achieve desired results.
Mini facelift A mini facelift—sometimes referred to in the medical community as a thread lift—focuses on the mid-face, jawline and the neck and is most appropriate for those with moderate sagging of the skin. This type of facelift significantly reduces the appearance of deep wrinkles and drooping skin with the added benefit of minimal scarring. The procedure is generally carried out under local anaesthetic, where incisions are made by the hairline and ears. The tissue underneath the cheek is loosened and the skin is then pulled and fastened into its new position. Without the need for hospital care after surgery, the procedure celebrityangels.co.uk
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