The photos that I see in my newsfeed of facelifts are very interesting - some look very natural (like everything was lifted) and some appear as if only the skin was pulled tightly and things underneath the skin weren't adjusted to match the skin being pulled - what is going on? Are the facial muscles and tendons to be lifted as well? I'm not nearly ready for a facelift, but I may be in the distant future and would like to know exactly what is, and what is not, lifted. Thanks!
November 2, 2016
Answer: It's Deeper Than the Skin Thanks for your question; it's one I get often, and with so many “minimally invasive” options out there, it's easy to become confused about what a full facelift actually entails. A facelift goes deeper than the skin, lifting and repositioning the underlying tissue of the lower two-thirds of the face. Also, adjustments are made laterally (up) instead of horizontally (out). As you've noted in your answer, this produces a much more natural-looking (and long-lasting) result than procedures that are more focused on lifting only sagging skin. When you are ready to undergo a facelift, make sure you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure to be sure that your facelift is customized to address your specific physical characteristics and desired outcomes.
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November 2, 2016
Answer: It's Deeper Than the Skin Thanks for your question; it's one I get often, and with so many “minimally invasive” options out there, it's easy to become confused about what a full facelift actually entails. A facelift goes deeper than the skin, lifting and repositioning the underlying tissue of the lower two-thirds of the face. Also, adjustments are made laterally (up) instead of horizontally (out). As you've noted in your answer, this produces a much more natural-looking (and long-lasting) result than procedures that are more focused on lifting only sagging skin. When you are ready to undergo a facelift, make sure you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure to be sure that your facelift is customized to address your specific physical characteristics and desired outcomes.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Facelift Should Lift Both Upward and Outward For the most natural result, the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) will be pulled and tightened in both an upward and outward direction. The SMAS is composed of deep-layer facia and muscle. The skin will be pulled in a similar direction and excess skin will be removed. These layers are then fastened with deep sutures to hold the lift in place. Fillers or fat grafting can be added to restore volume to the cheeks. I hope this helps.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Facelift Should Lift Both Upward and Outward For the most natural result, the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) will be pulled and tightened in both an upward and outward direction. The SMAS is composed of deep-layer facia and muscle. The skin will be pulled in a similar direction and excess skin will be removed. These layers are then fastened with deep sutures to hold the lift in place. Fillers or fat grafting can be added to restore volume to the cheeks. I hope this helps.
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October 15, 2016
Answer: Facelift methods There are a number of ways to get a good result with a facelift. Good surgeons typically get good results, almost regardless of the details of the method they use.That being said, I prefer an "extended SMAS" facelift. This works on the skin layer, and also on the SMAS layer in the cheek (between skin and muscles) and the platysma muscle layer in the neck, giving a nice, natural looking correction to everything from the cheekbones on down to the neck. Sometimes, fat grafting or skin resurfacing can benefit the result, as well.Best to have a consultation with a facelift expert in person!
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October 15, 2016
Answer: Facelift methods There are a number of ways to get a good result with a facelift. Good surgeons typically get good results, almost regardless of the details of the method they use.That being said, I prefer an "extended SMAS" facelift. This works on the skin layer, and also on the SMAS layer in the cheek (between skin and muscles) and the platysma muscle layer in the neck, giving a nice, natural looking correction to everything from the cheekbones on down to the neck. Sometimes, fat grafting or skin resurfacing can benefit the result, as well.Best to have a consultation with a facelift expert in person!
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