Face Lift

Procedure	Improving sagging facial and neck skin by removing excess fat, skin and tightening muscles.
Duration	2 to 3 hours
Anaesthesia	Local with sedation, or general
In/Outpatient	Usually outpatient
Medical Insurance	Usually not covered
Side Effects	Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.
Risks	Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling Infection, bleeding, poor healing or excessive scarring. Asymmetry
Recovery	BACK TO WORK: 10 to 14 days. MORE STRENOUS ACTIVITY: 2 weeks or more. LIMIT SUN EXPOSURE: several months FINAL LOOK: 2 to 4 weeks.
Results	5 to 10 years