New
York Facial Plastic Surgeon Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S., has developed a
quick recovery face lift procedure which combines state-of-the art,
minimal-incision face lifting techniques and homeopathic medicine performed under a
local anesthetic for an easier recovery and natural-looking result.
Until recently, patients desiring a younger
look have had to submit to a face lift procedure that required a two
to three week recovery and a risk of visible scarring. "Today, a
highly skilled facial plastic surgeon can perform a face lift without "tell
tale" scars and by combining several techniques the patient can look
exceptionally well in as quickly as two or three days," says Dr. Jacono.
Using Novocain-like drugs, Lidocaine and
Marcaine, to numb the face with several painless injections from a
tiny needle that spreads the medicine slowly to avoid even the slightest
discomfort, Dr. Jacono performs a quick recovery procedure while the
patient is awake and alert, yet totally comfortable. "General
anesthetic drugs cause major physiologic changes that cause bruising and swelling
and without them, the recovery is significantly and even amazingly
faster," says Dr. Jacono. Additionally, general anesthesia can induce vomiting
which can lead to further trauma and torn sutures for some patients.
To ease the stress and fear some patients may have about being awake during surgery, Dr. Jacono also
incorporates Music Therapy. "Studies indicate that the use of music helps
lower patient's blood pressure during surgery, which limits bleeding, and
therefore minimizes bruising," says Dr. Jacono who references a March 2006
article in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Lavender aromatherapy is also
being introduced prior to surgery to help promote relaxation.
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