Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures to Look Younger

In this day and age, looking good—more importantly, looking young—is a top priority. There are many ways to help the aging process be a graceful one, including staying out of the sun, wearing sunscreen daily, eating a healthy, whole-food diet, exercising, getting rest, and avoiding smoking or too much alcohol. But resistance to gravity eventually gives in a little, making some women (and men) feel less-than-confident.

In these cases, cosmetic surgery, from facelifts to body lifts, can go a long way in making us feel and look younger. While body image remains an important part of society, we have to remember that how we perceive ourselves is very personal, and the most important thing is feeling comfortable in your own skin. Here are some popular cosmetic procedures to help you look younger.

Facelifts

The face is prone to signs of aging because it is often the most damaged by day-to-day elements, including sun exposure, gravity, stress from everyday life, and even certain facial products. Creases, loose skin, and wrinkles are the most common marks of age, and many people hope for some means of turning back the clock to recover that tight, toned look associated with youthfulness.

Facelifts, which are scientifically known as rhytidectomies, can “turn back time” and eliminate signs of aging. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an incision that often begins in the hair line at the temples, continues around the ear, and ends in the lower scalp. The surgeon separates the skin from deeper tissues and proceeds to remove, sculpt, or redistribute fat from the face, jowls, and neck. The surgeon also tightens the facial muscles before the skin is redraped over the patient’s face. The surgeon may also decide to remove any excess skin before sealing the incisions with sutures or skin adhesives.

A facelift is very effective and will make your face appear at least ten years younger.

Body Lifts

As much as some people exercise and eat right, they may still be plagued by poor tissue elasticity, resulting in a sagging abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. This poor elasticity may be caused by aging, sun damage, pregnancy, fluctuations in weight, and genetics.

A body lift improves the shape and tone of the body’s underlying tissue. This potentially includes removing excess fat and skin to treat conditions caused by poor tissue elasticity. At the same time, muscles and tissue are tightened. The end result is a body contour that is well-toned, appearing firmer and much more youthful.