After a Facelift, Can Your Face Get Thinner? Does Any of the Fat on Cheeks Get Absorbed?

In general , it may appear that your face is thinner due to the repositioning of the fat. However, in most instances, plastic surgeons will try to preserve volume.

During a facelift, the skin and soft tissues are elevated and the underlying tissue is repositioned to achieve a more youthful position.  With many facelifts, liposuction of the neck and jowls is performed and often the muscles are tightened.  In some patients, extra fat can be transferred to the midface to enhance the results from surgery.  However, every patient is different and the procedure need to be customized to each individual person.  

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