Cosmetic surgery is an investment in yourself. Our society places tremendous emphasis on physical appearance and looking young, especially with the rise of social media and the drive for people to share photos of themselves living their daily lives.
However, quality of life, not vanity, is the primary decision-making factor motivating the clear majority of plastic surgery patients. For this reason, facelifts remain one of the most popular surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. A facelift with Dr. Machida can provide wide-ranging benefits to people who are concerned about aging.
How Can a Facelift Help You?
Over his nearly 30-year career, Dr. Brian Machida has used his talents as a cosmetic surgeon to change many patients’ lives with his facelift procedure. A facelift can deliver long-lasting results and take years off your appearance. With a facelift, you can eliminate sagging areas of your face and neck that are caused by gravity and the aging process. The result of the surgery is a better defined facial shape, a refined profile, and smoother, younger-looking skin.
With the method Dr. Machida has refined, droopy cheeks, lip corners, jowls, and neck bands will be reversed, and your face will look more refreshed and open.
While the cosmetic benefits of a facelift are self-evident, there are many psychological benefits that are just as significant to consider. Often, these psychological benefits are forces driving more and more women to opt for facelift surgery.
The Top Five Reasons Women are Choosing to Get Facelifts
1. Confidence
As women age, they may struggle with low self-esteem or a negative body image. You may look in the mirror and wonder when you started looking tired and old. Realizing that the face you present to the world doesn’t accurately represent how you feel about yourself on the inside can be a difficult pill to swallow. A facelift can address signs of aging such as sagging face and neck skin, jowls, and lost facial volume. By tightening and contouring your neck and lower face, a facelift can help you look younger and boost your self-esteem, making you feel sexier and more attractive.
2. Success
When you radiate self-confidence and are comfortable in your own skin, it shows through in every aspect of your life. That’s why getting a facelift can improve more than just your outward appearance. You may find it’s easier to make new friends now that you love how you look, and you’ll be more open to experiences you may have previously found intimidating. It could also lead to greater accomplishments in your professional life if colleagues view you as being more outgoing.
3. Resilience
The emotional benefits of cosmetic surgery are just as important as the physical ones. Though you don’t need to look like a model or actress to have a healthy mental outlook, correcting your age-related flaws can give you a confidence boost and improve your overall attitude toward life. You’ll be able to bounce back more quickly from setbacks because you feel more hopeful and complete. People who are more cheerful also tend to have healthier lifestyle habits overall, which could also lead to a longer life expectancy.
4. Positivity
Before receiving their facelift, many patients feel insecure and ashamed about the way they have aged. Even small flaws can make a woman feel undesirable, which can take a toll on many areas of their lives. When they finally commit to getting the procedure, these women can free themselves from the vicious cycle of negative self-talk and begin to see themselves in a more optimistic light. A facelift can be tremendously affirming to women whose psychological burdens have begun affecting their relationships with loved ones. After all, as the saying goes, if you don’t love yourself, it can be hard for you to love others.
5. Vitality
If concerns about your aging face have been weighing on your mind, it can feel draining. Renewing your youthful look can give you more energy and enthusiasm to embrace whatever life throws your way with a greater passion. You might find a new hobby or fitness activity to pursue or take that romantic getaway you and your partner have been dreaming of.
Deciding to Get a Facelift
Though it’s essential to surround yourself with supportive family and friends as you recover from surgery and get used to your new appearance, getting a facelift is ultimately a decision every woman should make for personal reasons. You should never undergo cosmetic surgery with the goal of making others happy or to conform to someone else’s beauty standards.
That’s why a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Machida is the first step to take if you’re contemplating getting a facelift. This consultation is your opportunity to have a frank and open discussion with the doctor about your reasons for wanting this surgery, whether you are a good candidate, and what outcomes you hope to achieve.
As a double-board-certified cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Machida has amassed thousands of hours of surgical experience with techniques designed to improve the appearance of the face and neck. He has chosen to focus his practice exclusively on facial and neck procedures because he is a firm believer in their power to change people’s lives for the better.