{"id":3030,"date":"2015-10-08T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/?p=3030"},"modified":"2025-04-29T21:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T21:30:22","slug":"is-a-facelift-really-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/blog\/is-a-facelift-really-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Alberico Sessa Answers: Is a Facelift Really Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2625 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/assets\/Dollarphotoclub_68517996.jpg\" alt=\"facelift in Tampa\" width=\"326\" height=\"220\" \/>If you\u2019re thinking about getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/face\/facelift-sarasota-tampa\/\">facelift in Tampa or Sarasota, FL<\/a>, then it\u2019s natural to wonder if facelifts are dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to present the stats, safety figures, and safety procedures you need to know prior to undergoing a facelift in Tampa.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What Exactly is the Procedure for a Facelift?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A facelift is a procedure that tightens the loose skin of the face and the neck to create a more youthful appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Patients are under local or general anesthesia (typically, general anesthesia is used for almost all patients). During the procedure, patients don\u2019t feel a thing. Following the procedure, the recovery time lasts for about a week, after which you should start to notice minimized swelling and an enhanced appearance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_GHmf1--prU?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Which Parts of a Facelift May Be Considered Dangerous?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With modern advances in anesthesia and medical technology, very little about a facelift is considered dangerous. Most dangerous situations can be avoided by performing a careful review of the procedure along with the medical history of the patient.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, there are some risks associated with facelifts, including a risk of bleeding, infection, facial nerve injury, fluid accumulation, numbness, scarring, swelling, and skin discoloration.<\/p>\n<p>With proper patient review, in-depth consultation, and an inexperienced plastic surgery team, the risk for any of these side effects is extremely minimal.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Why Do People Think Facelifts Are Dangerous?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s natural for people to be afraid of any surgical procedure. That fear can be magnified when the surgical procedure involves the face \u2013 which is what you use to interact with the world every day. This can magnify the safety fears surrounding facelifts. In reality, facelifts are one of the safest cosmetic surgery procedures available today.<\/p>\n<p>If you are healthy and vibrant, the risks of a facelift can and should be minimal.<\/p>\n<p>Even the risk of minor issues \u2013 like the collection of blood or a minor infection \u2013 can be minimized when you work with a properly trained surgeon.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are Facelifts Safe for Everybody?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no set age or profile for those who should consider a facelift. A facelift can be an effective procedure for virtually anyone.<\/p>\n<p>A good plastic surgeon will individualize your facelift and take into account factors like your age, body type, and size, among other things. By taking these factors into account, the dangers of facelifts are extremely minimal.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What Should People Believe About Facelifts?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facelifts can be life-changing procedures. Some people wake up every morning and are unhappy with what they see in the mirror. This can have reverberating effects throughout every part of your life \u2013 from your work to your love life. One minor surgical procedure can change all of this.<\/p>\n<p>Within one week of your facelift procedure, you can be totally transformed both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">More Than 125,000 Facelifts Are Performed Every Year Across America<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Society of Plastic Surgery <a href=\"http:\/\/www.plasticsurgery.org\/news-and-resources\/press-release-archives\/2013\/14-million-cosmetic-plastic-surgery-procedures-performed-in-2012.html\">reported in 2012<\/a> that there was a resurgence in the popularity of facelifts. The ASPS reported that 125,000 facelifts were performed in 2012, an increase of 6% over 2011 figures.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Schedule your Detailed Tampa Facelift Consultation Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Interested in your <a href=\"https:\/\/sarasotasurgicalarts.com\/\">Tampa facelift<\/a>? It\u2019s not as dangerous as you think. When you work with the highly trained and experienced team at Sarasota Surgical Arts, you\u2019re working with a team of perfectionists.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule your free consultation today to learn how easy, safe, and fast a good facelift can be: <strong>941-923-1736<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about getting a facelift in Tampa or Sarasota, FL, then it\u2019s natural to wonder if facelifts are dangerous. Today, we\u2019re going to present the stats, safety figures, and safety procedures you need to know prior to undergoing a facelift in Tampa. What Exactly is the Procedure for a Facelift? 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