The mid face and neck sagging has become very noticeable. I dislike the pulled windswept shiny look. Would i be a good candidate for a vertical deep plane face/neck lift?
July 13, 2022
Answer: Avoiding the dreaded windswept look Good morning from Washington DC,Thank you for your question! You appear to be an excellent candidate for a deep plane lift. The term "vertical" lift is a brand name but generally speaking, newer deep plane techniques completely avoid the windswept look. This is because the deep plane technique releases the anchoring ligaments of the SMAS so we can reposition that sheet of connective tissue/muscle both up and back. Since all of the tension is on that deeper layer, none of the tension is on the skin which effectively prevents the whole windswept look. I would take a look at your prospective surgeon's before/afters and you can get a great sense of whether their results appear pulled or not. Best of luck and I hope this helps! Jigar Sitapara, MDChevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery
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July 13, 2022
Answer: Avoiding the dreaded windswept look Good morning from Washington DC,Thank you for your question! You appear to be an excellent candidate for a deep plane lift. The term "vertical" lift is a brand name but generally speaking, newer deep plane techniques completely avoid the windswept look. This is because the deep plane technique releases the anchoring ligaments of the SMAS so we can reposition that sheet of connective tissue/muscle both up and back. Since all of the tension is on that deeper layer, none of the tension is on the skin which effectively prevents the whole windswept look. I would take a look at your prospective surgeon's before/afters and you can get a great sense of whether their results appear pulled or not. Best of luck and I hope this helps! Jigar Sitapara, MDChevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery
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March 30, 2022
Answer: What type of facelift is right for you? Know your options Thank you for your question and photos. An in-person facial evaluation is always necessary to determine the right facelift technique for every patient. The surgeon you choose may also prefer certain techniques, depending on their level of skill and training. That said, vertical facelifts are highly popular among men and women with extensive facial sagging, heavy jowls, and deep marionette lines. Combining this procedure with a neck lift may take years off of your appearance, as long as you seek treatment from a well-trained surgeon. I strongly recommend visiting a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with experience performing vertical facelifts if you’re interested in this procedure to ensure your expectations are met.
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March 30, 2022
Answer: What type of facelift is right for you? Know your options Thank you for your question and photos. An in-person facial evaluation is always necessary to determine the right facelift technique for every patient. The surgeon you choose may also prefer certain techniques, depending on their level of skill and training. That said, vertical facelifts are highly popular among men and women with extensive facial sagging, heavy jowls, and deep marionette lines. Combining this procedure with a neck lift may take years off of your appearance, as long as you seek treatment from a well-trained surgeon. I strongly recommend visiting a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with experience performing vertical facelifts if you’re interested in this procedure to ensure your expectations are met.
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