Face surgery After Weight Loss
Losing weight is a huge accomplishment, but it can take a toll on your face. Many people have empty cheeks and facial volume loss after loosing weight.
If you have these issues, it may be time to consider face surgery procedure at Body Contouring Surgery Clinic. We offer facelift (Rhytidectomy) surgery.
This page covers everything you need to know about face surgery after weight loss, including:
How weight loss changes the face
What is a facelift (Rhytidectomy)?
Benefits of Rhytidectomy
Who is a candidate for Rhytidectomy?
What is recovery like?
What kind of results to expect
FAQs
How Weight Loss Affects the Face
Facial Aesthetic Concerns After Losing Weight
- Thin lips
- A double chin
- Loose jaw line
- Empty cheeks
- Nasolabial folds
- Hollow temples
- Under eye circles
- Wrinkles and fine lines
Rhytidectomy Surgery
A Rhytidectomy tightens the face from the cheeks to the jawline. The goal is to create a firm, defined mid-to-lower face. Your surgeon will lift the lax skin, fascia, and facial muscles through discreet incisions placed near the ears. Aesthetic issues include loose skin appearance, empty cheeks , a double chin, a poorly defined jawline, smile lines around the mouth, and laxity on the upper portion of the neck.
Rhytidectomy Candidates
If your face changed after bariatric surgery or extreme dieting, schedule a consultation with a specialist surgeon at Body Contouring Surgery Clinic to learn about your options. Our surgeons will work with you one-on-one to determine what is right for you.
During your consultation, we will ask about your cosmetic goals, lifestyle factors, and medical history to determine if you can safely undergo Rhytidectomy in Newcastle. The ideal candidate is does not smoke, and is not pregnant or breastfeeding. If you plan to continue losing several kilos, we may advise you to wait until reaching your goal weight before scheduling your procedure.
How to get started
Ask your GP for a referral, then book a consultation with Dr Beldholm. At your consultation, your suitability is assessed and your options, the risks and the recovery are explained.
