MAKING
THE DECISION FOR A FACE LIFT
During the preliminary consultation,
Dr. Smith will examine the structure of your face and
your skin texture, color and elasticity. Photographs
will be taken so that Dr. Smith can study your face.
Individual risks will also be examined, especially
those related to medical situations such as high blood
pressure, a tendency to scar, smoking and any deficiency
in blood clotting. Dr. Smith will take a thorough medical
history as well as assess your mental and emotional
attitudes toward the surgery. Because a realistic attitude
is crucial to the success of the surgery, the surgical
procedure and realistic expectations will be discussed.
After the decision to proceed with
rhytidectomy is made jointly by you and Dr. Smith,
he will describe the technique indicated, the type
of anesthesia, any additional surgery, the benefits,
risks, possible complications and costs of the procedure.
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