Facelift

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs rhytidectomy
gptkbp:anesthesia general anesthesia
local anesthesia with sedation
gptkbp:commonComplications infection
nerve injury
scarring
hematoma
gptkbp:contraindication bleeding disorders
unrealistic expectations
poor general health
gptkbp:cost varies by region and complexity
gptkbp:designer no
gptkbp:effect 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:field plastic surgery
gptkbp:firstPerformed early 20th century
gptkbp:gender more common in women
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Facelift
gptkbp:insuredBy usually not covered by insurance
gptkbp:involves redraping of skin on face and neck
removal of excess facial skin
tightening of underlying tissues
gptkbp:notableVariant SMAS facelift
deep plane facelift
mini facelift
thread lift
gptkbp:performedAt adults
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
gptkbp:popularFor common cosmetic surgery
gptkbp:postoperativeCare wound care
follow-up visits
gptkbp:preoperativeAssessment medical evaluation
gptkbp:purpose reduce visible signs of aging
gptkbp:regulates regulated medical procedure
gptkbp:relatedTo blepharoplasty
brow lift
neck lift
gptkbp:restored 2 to 4 weeks
gptkbp:riskFactor asymmetry
skin necrosis
anesthesia risks
hair loss at incision sites
persistent pain
gptkbp:treatment deep creases
loose skin
jowls
sagging skin
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alice_in_Chains
gptkb:Soft_Machine
gptkb:Mike_Starr
gptkb:We_Die_Young
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6