Admittedly, 60 is the new 40! Adults who’ve hit the retirement phase are taking care of themselves more than ever before. The meteoric rise in Grandma facials aka Endoscopic facelifts testifies the same.
Sagging of muscles, loss of facial volume, pigmentation, wrinkles and age spots are common issues of ageing. For women above 60 years, dealing with under eye bags and wrinkles becomes arduous – unless proper maintainence is taken. But, with changing times, looking younger than your biological age is a possibility. Enter endoscopic facelifts, which promise the same.
The treatment entails surgically repositioning facial tissues, especially in the mid-face area. These face lifts are often teamed with botox. Botox removes wrinkles and frown lines by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles. At the same time, it also helps lift the sagging neck muscles to lessen the appearance of age on the lower part of the face and neck. The next step is to undergo Hyaluronic acid based fillers like Juvederm. These help fill up the hollows in sunken areas of the skin to improve the contour of your face.
General anesthesia is applied to conduct an endoscopic mid-facelift. An endoscope is inserted into the incision, which elevate the fat pads of the cheeks as well as the fat and deeper tissues. The incision are then closed with surgical sutures.
Discomfort after an endoscopic mid-facelift is typically minimal and easily controlled with pain medication.
Like most surgical treatments, patients may experience bouts of mild swelling and bruising. Ideally, your head should be at an elevated position right after treatment. This helps minimise swelling. The stitches are taken off in a week’s time. So, for those with a busy schedule, this is advantageous as there isn’t a huge downtime for this. Given how different individuals react differently to treatments, it is essential to go for a prior consultation before the same.
Endoscopic mid-facials offer significant results. But they shouldn’t be mistaken for an overnight miracle. Keep your expectations realistic and go in for the desire for a healthier looking skin. There have been cases of bleeding, infections, nerve injuries. So, ensure you take time to assess and zero in on an expert before booking a session.
The writer is a medical director
