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“I don’t look like Me anymore!”
This is a statement that we hear a lot. Aging doesn’t just cause lines and creases on the face. When the body stops making collagen and other vital chemicals, the fat pads and muscles that are the foundational layers of the face also break down. On the surface, the skin becomes thin and loose. Beneath the surface, muscles and connective tissue weaken and lose firmness. Without adequate firmness and elasticity, the contours of the face shift downward. The cheeks look flatter while the jawline looks wider and softer. This change in face shape tends to cause people the most concern. Getting a facelift is often much more about looking like yourself again than about looking like you’re twenty again.
Your Current Plan Isn’t Working
What most people do when they become troubled by the signs of aging is they visit their local doctor for injectables like Botox and dermal fillers. These are excellent treatments for mild to moderate aging in many cases. However, they aren’t meant to keep up with the loss of volume and collagen that occurs as we get older. In time, the results that are achieved with injectables tend to be diminished from what they once were. This indicates it may be a great time for a facelift.
Facial plastic surgery is our specialty. To learn more about facelift surgery, call 314.475.3700 and schedule your visit to our St. Louis office.