Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial plastic surgery encompasses a number of surgeries and techniques designed to reverse the signs of aging and give a person a more youthful look. A facelift is a common form of facial plastic surgery which tightens loose and sagging skin and smooths out facial wrinkles caused by time, stress, sun exposure and other factors. Facial plastic surgery can be used to target different areas of the face, such as droopy brows, sagging cheeks, or neck jowls. Nose jobs are another common type of facial plastic surgery. Virtually any part of the face can be altered using different surgical techniques. However, like any surgery, facial plastic surgery does not come without risks, and anyone wishing to undergo a surgical procedure should be well aware of the potential complications that could occur.
Fast Facts
- In 2004, over than 114,000 facelifts were performed in the U.S.
- Approximately 55,000 forehead lifts were performed in the U.S. In 2004.2004

