Let’s debunk some of the myths about facial plastic surgery. What do you think about when you hear those three words? Maybe you think of all the Hollywood stars that got it all wrong and procedures that went majorly south. Maybe you think of the tv shows, where people pay through-the-roof prices to have facelifts and completely change their outer appearance. We all have an opinion or idea of what we think facial plastic surgery is all about. The truth is many of us are going off of things we’ve seen on tv or read in the tabloids that are quite exaggerated.
Myth: Facelifts are the Main Facial Plastic Surgery Procedure
While patients do come in to get facelifts, this is actually only one of the many, many services offered at Barr Aesthetics. Some of the surgical procedures that are seen for Utah facial plastic surgery include hair restoration, brow and eyelid lift, scar revision, neck lifts, skin rejuvenation, fat grafting, rhinoplasty, and more. Non-surgical procedures include botox, microblading, Sclerotherapy, tattoo removal, medlite laser treatment, and many more. The fact is that there are a variety of treatments and procedures that can serve such a wide variety of needs, and much of it is quite subtle.
Myth: Only Women Get/Need Facial Plastic Surgery
Of course, this is not true. In fact, more and more men today are consulting with Utah facial plastic surgeons. The most common procedure for men is hair restoration. By age 50, more than 50% of all men begin losing their hair. This baldness is known as androgenic alopecia. Genetics impact hair loss the most; however, there are other factors at play as well. Men get a bad rap with genetics, because hair loss is poylgenic, meaning it can come from Mom or Dad’s side of the family. That also means it could come from both. Testosterone is at play here. DHT, known as dihydrotestosterone is what testosterone is converted to by an enzyme in the body. When hair follicles are overexposed to DHT, they have a progressively shorter growing phase. Other factors include medications, illness, and autoimmune disease to name a few. Hair restoration serves not only women but men as well.
Myth: Plastic Surgery is Too Expensive
Plastic surgery has come a long way. It no longer serves only the upper class and celebrities of the country. More and more people are benefiting from facial plastic surgery to improve their confidence, which in turn improves the quality of their life. If there is a medical reason behind the surgery, many insurances will cover these procedures (however, you need to check with your provider). Additionally, there are all sorts of financing opportunities and programs to make procedures more manageable financially. Many of the Utah patients that come in for consultations are often pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it is to undergo some of the offered procedures. You will never know unless you ask.
Myth: Plastic Surgery is Simply for Looks
While many plastic surgeries serve to correct deformities or imperfections that people would like to address, many facial plastic surgeries are to help improve health. Ear repair for example serves multiple purposes. Sometimes, it is to avoid stares from people or being teased. However, think about someone who had gauges in their ears and now have large, drooping holes. This can definitely impact their ability to get a job or join the armed forces. While fixing the hole will improve the appearance, it quite literally can become the difference between someone being highly considered for a professional job, or not.
Eyelid lifts are becoming more popular. As we age, our eyelids may begin to droop, which in many cases can impair someone’s vision. Yes, the surgery will help to make the individual look more youthful, but it will also improve the vision.
Myth: Facial Plastic Surgery Involves Implanting Plastics Into My Face
This is also a myth. Facial plastic surgery works with the bones and tissue already present in your face and the other areas of your body. Really, the idea is that you are molding and sculpting to the desired shapes you want—just like plastic can be molded.
Facial plastic surgery has come such a long way from its early beginnings. And Utah facial plastic surgery is making a name for itself in a really positive way. More than just feeling good about yourself and improving your outer appearance (which is never a bad thing), facial plastic surgery can touch on so many aspects of your life from health and wellness to happiness and improved livelihood. Set up your consultation today.
