Erase signs of aging from the face
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Wrinkles, dropping jowls, and slackening of skin are all results of aging and exposure to the sun. Face-lifts are most effective for removing sag from under the chin and wrinkles from the cheeks.
The operation is most successful for healthy individuals with good remaining skin elasticity, though improvements can be made in most people. A face-lift can erase signs of aging from the face creating a tighter, firmer and more youthful look.
Usually performed under a local anaesthetic. Incisions start at the temples and run down the hairline, in front of the ear, continuing backwards into the lower scalp. These incisions allow the surgeon access to the skin of the face and neck, which is lifted from the underlying tissue. Fat is removed and muscles and tendons strengthened depending on the patient and the desired result. The skin is resettled over the adjusted fat and muscle and excess skin removed at the incision edges.
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The procedure varies depending on the individual and the work that is required: a standard length for the operation is 2 to 3 hours.
Facelifts are often extensive operations. Following the procedure there may be considerable discomfort and swelling for a few days, with tubes being left in place to aid drainage from the areas operated upon. Bandages may remain in place for 1 week, during this time the head should be kept elevated, as much as possible, to reduce inflammation and swelling. Stitches are usually removed at the end of the first week. Most swelling and discomfort will have subsided after 2 weeks to a month. Full recovery to normal feeling may take up to 6 months.
After surgery blood may gather in areas operated upon though these can be drained subsequently. There is a danger of damage to the nerves of the face causing loss of feeling: such damage is usually only temporary. Infection is a risk as it is with all invasive surgery.
Cosmetic Surgery in Austria
A guide to plastic surgery regulations in Austria
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Austria has one of the world's most respected medical traditions. A social welfare system was put in place in the 1800s. Some of the most important developments in medicine and patient care were pioneered in Austria. That experience shows in the profession today, regulation is highly developed with both federal and local programmes to insure the highest quality of care.
Organizations
The Austrian Medical Chamber represents medical professionals. There is a federal division of the Chamber into the 9 Länder (federal governmental units).
The Quality Assurance & Quality Management in Medicine (OEQMed) is tasked by the Medical Chamber with imposing quality levels for clinics and physicans. In 2008 all clinics should have been reviewed by OEQMed: assesment is valid for 5 years.
The Austrian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons is the official professional society that Plastic Surgeons in Austria must be members of. The society has an online facility for verifying surgeons are part of its membership.
Education
Each of Austria's 3 medical schools follows a 6 year (12 semester) programme for initial qualification as a medical doctor.
Austria has over 17,000 practicing specialists - with Plastic Surgery(Plastische Chirurgie) a recognized medical specialty with a mimimun of 6 years registrar experience required for recognition as "Facharzt für Plastische Chirurgie" (Specialist in Plastic Surgery).
Continuing medical education (CME) is on a voluntary basis. Uptake has been high and accreditation of training facilities is highly regulated. A diploma of continuing education can be earned by acquiring 120 CME points in a 3 year period (1 point = 45minutes of training).
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Complaints
Each Länder had an ombudsman to deal with patient complaints. The ombudsman is independant - both politically and of the medical profession.
Storage and Access to Medical Records
Among the rights defined by law of patients in Austria are: the right to privacy; the right to medical confidentiality, discretion and secrecy; a patient's right to view their medical records and obtain a copy of them.
Austria is in compliance with EU regulations on data protection.
Resources
Austrian Medical Chamber
Weihburggasse 10-12
A-1010 Wien
email: post@aerztekammer.at
website: http://www.aerztekammer.at/
The Austrian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons
website: http://www.plastischechirurgie.org/