The Endoscopic Option for Face Lift

Many patients who are seeking a face lift might be under the impression that they will need to undergo surgery to make some minor adjustments to the face. While some patients will want a complete face lift to correct wrinkles and sagging skin throughout the face, if your main concern is sagging cheeks, then an endoscopic face lift may be right for you. This procedure is better-suited for younger patients with only mild signs of aging and facial sagging. The endoscopic face lift technique is considered a less invasive option for surgery. However, it does not produce the dramatic results that can be achieved with a traditional lift.

If you are considering an endoscopic face lift, you should know that it is not as invasive as a traditional face lift. However, there is some basic information that you should know before following through with this surgery. An endoscopic procedure involves the use of an endoscope. An endoscope is a newly-introduced surgical tool called that uses a small camera to guide the surgeon inside the body during surgery. This tool can be used for other procedures, especially for surgeries involving the digestive system or the heart because these are places in the body that cannot be explored without disturbing vital body tissues. For an endoscopic lift, the surgeon can place the endoscope underneath the skin to transmit video of the muscles and tissue behind the face.

Since this tool is so small, the surgeon only needs to make small incisions, rather than one large incision along the hairline. Therefore, most patients can expect less pain and recovery time after the surgery. Additionally, there will be less visible scarring because the surgeon typically makes the incision in an inconspicuous place along the hairline, where it can be easily covered up.
An endoscopic face lift produces less bruising and bleeding, allowing you to recover faster, and even return to normal activities within the same day. This also allows for faster results because the face is not marred by bruises, cuts and swelling. Additionally, an endoscopic surgery is more delicate, which means there is less of an opportunity for the surgeon to damage any nerves.

Finally, there is the added benefit of a lower cost because this type of procedure only requires a local anesthesia, and you will not need to stay in the hospital at any point of recovery. Instead, it is an outpatient procedure that many people can have performed in about an hour.

If you would like to get rid of minor facial sagging, do not get caught up in the ideal that you will need a complete lift. Instead, talk to your plastic surgeon about an endoscopic face lift. This is a much less invasive procedure that allows you to return to normal activities almost immediately. Although the results are not as dramatic, this technique is perfect for younger patients with only minor signs of aging.