Facelift Options For Everyone

A facelift can restore a sagging and wrinkled face with a series of incisions along the scalp to tighten the skin and remove any excess skin or fat. While some facelifts are invasive and may require an extended recovery time, their are more simple procedures, so that even patients who need minor adjustments can have a face lift.

A rhytidectomy, or facelift, is an umbrella term used to describe a procedure that “lifts” a sagging face. Each type of face lift differs by the area of the face and the technique. A mini face lift is the least invasive. It is best for young patients who have recently begun to see minor signs of aging; this can include small wrinkles, although the skin maybe still be relatively tight. This technique will use either the endoscopic, or traditional incision methods to target the selected areas of the face. The small incisions from an endoscopic surgery can reduce the risk of complications, and recovery time. These smaller scars can also prevent scarring, which can be an issue after facelift surgery. Additionally, the endoscope allows the surgeon to see better underneath the skin, which reduces swelling, and creates more accurate results. A midfacelift is similar to a minifacelift, it includes the cheeks, corners of the mouth, and eyes. It is better suited for young patients, and is less invasive than the other varieties. Both the minifacelift and the midfacelift can be performed in an hour.. The minifacelift and the midfacelift do not require extensive recovery time.

Some patients with excess fat and skin will have a “double-chin” look. A lower face lift can correct this by concentrating on improving the appearance of the face along the jawline. Although this procedure is more invasive, it can also be performed with an endoscope. This procedure can also be performed traditionally, with a long incision behind the base of the ear. Although the endoscopic method uses smaller incisions that will require less stitching, making traditional incisions allows the surgeon to manipulate and remove the excess fat and skin with better ease. Additionally, the plastic surgeon can combine other plastic surgery methods such as a laser liposuction, which creates a more sculpted reconstruction. A lower face lift can be combined with other procedures such as a neck lift or brow lift.

Always consult a qualified plastic surgery to talk about each of these facelift options. Young patients will have better muscle and skin retention, which is more receptive to less invasive procedures. For patients with a “double chin” or deep facial creases, a traditional overall face lift may be necessary for optimum results.