Face Lift
What can I expect from a facelift?
The overall results a patient can expect from a facelift will depend on several factors, including bone structure, skin tone and suppleness, the amount of excess skin, and the patient’s ability to maintain his or her weight. A facelift procedure can tighten the skin around the mouth and the eyes and help eliminate a sagging appearance of the face. It is typically performed in combination with eyelid surgery and laser skin resurfacing to improve skin tone and texture.
Common Facelift procedures include:
Traditional Facelift
This surgery can provide optimal correction for patients with moderate to significant facial sagging. Incisions are made around the ears and into the hairline, with a small incision under the chin. The muscles underlying the skin are tightened and excess fat and skin are removed, for dramatic, long-lasting results.
S-Lift
This is a tried and true surgical option for targeting the lower one-third of the face. The S-lift technique gets its name from the S-shaped incision the surgeon makes to separate the skin from the underlying tissue. The incision is made in front of the ear, disguised by the ear fold. The surgeon lifts the skin, tightens the muscles and underlying tissue, and closes the incision with sutures. Patients who do not require a standard facelift but have sagging in the mouth and jowl area can benefit from this less invasive procedure.
Mini-Facelift
Also known as a “weekend facelift,” the mini-facelift allows a patient to undergo surgery on Friday and return to work on Monday, resuming normal activities. This procedure is much less invasive than the traditional facelift. It involves small incisions in the hairline through which the surgeon can remove excess skin and tissue. The mini-facelift produces less dramatic results than the traditional facelift, and is most appropriate for patients who have the early signs of aging.
