The relaxation of the skin is inevitable with the years, and more or less important according to the lifestyles, the physical hygiene, mental and food. The harmful effect of tobacco on cutaneous trophicity, texture and vascularity is currently known. Genetic factors also intervene to a certain extent; some getting older better than others. We also recognize the importance of the influence of hormonal hormone changes during menopause in the aging process in women. There are different approaches to correct the aging effects of the face that we can analyze here in a progressive way.
Face lift
The facelift: It is the treatment of choice to tighten a face and erase the harmful effects of the terrestrial attraction. Indeed, with the facelift, the cutaneous relaxation is corrected by cutting the excess skin by camouflaged incisions in the pre-, retro-atrial and temporal regions. The principle of retensioning a face is also based on the quality of tension of the musculature of the paucier of the neck (SMAS = superficial musculo-aponeurotic system).
There are several types of facelifts according to the importance of the necessary correction and according to the goal to achieve.
Care before and after the procedure is essential.
The socio-professional activities can be resumed after 2 weeks.
Upper and lower eyelidplasty
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) aims to correct the sagging skin of the upper and lower eyelids. It also corrects the appearance of fat stores located essentially at the level of the lower eyelid, better known as the “bags under the eyes”.
In certain situations, the excess skin of the upper eyelid is due to a ptosis of the brow bone, in which case a suspension of the latter brings a better result.
Blepharoplasty is performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation. The duration of the intervention is 30 to 90 minutes. The stay is ambulatory. The indication for superior blepharoplasty alone or associated with lower blepharoplasty is discussed during the consultation.
Socio-professional activities can be resumed after 1 week.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty aims to correct rhinomegaly, rhinocyphosis and other unsightly forms. There is the so-called closed technique, without visible scar and the so-called open technique that leaves a scar barely visible on the columella. The latter technique is mainly used in complex corrections that affect the nasal tip or in secondary or even primary rhinoplasty according to the surgeon’s preference.
The procedure lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. General anesthesia is preferred, especially in case of osteotomy (fracture of the nasal bone). The clinic stay is one night. Social and professional activities can be resumed after 1 to 2 weeks.
Otoplasty
The detached ears can be a handicap that is often dragged since childhood. In case of major discomfort, this procedure is performed from the age of 6 years. However, it is best to wait until adolescence. Ear recollection is an intervention in general child anesthesia and local anesthesia with intravenous sedation in adults.
Duration of the operation: 50min to 90 min.
The week following the procedure, the patient must wear a bandage for 7 days.