Face lift
A Comprehensive Approach
Form MD Plastic Surgery offers a face lift to help clients achieve a more youthful appearance.
The three factors involved in facial aging are skin changes, bone loss, and soft tissue descent. Soft tissue is the fat, muscle, and other connective tissue below the skin that gradually begins to sag over time. Gravity also affects soft tissue in the face. Sagging of the lower eyelid, cheek, and jawline areas leads to visible “bags”, tear troughs, pronounced nasal lines, and jowling. Loss of soft tissue volume also occurs, creating a hollow appearance. Although adding volume can be helpful in some cases, the most effective treatment is a surgical face lift.
Areas of Focus
Mid-Face sagging
Nasolabial folds
Jowling (Marionette lines)
Loose skin and fat under the chin
and jaw
and jaw
The Potential of a Face Lift
A face lift will re-suspend and tighten the soft tissue structures that have descended.
The goal is not to tighten the skin or create a “windswept” appearance, but to reposition facial tissue in a more vertical direction.
From the Doctor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for a face lift?
Age is not a factor in determining who is a candidate for a face lift. The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the client’s facial anatomy, aging changes, and medical suitability. Individuals with a strong bone foundation, a higher neckline, thinner skin for re-draping, and those who aren’t at risk of wound healing issues are strong candidates for a face lift. Patients with a weaker jawline, a low set hyoid bone, more thick or ruddy skin will still benefit from a face lift but will need to set appropriate expectations. Patients who are smokers, don’t have diabetes or blood pressure under control, and have connective tissue disorders or bleeding disorders are at a slightly higher risk of complications from a face lift. In all cases, surgical candidates MUST have appropriate expectations, understand the limitations of surgery, and have good mental health.
How is the procedure done?
The exact technique used to perform a face lift will depend on the patient’s facial anatomy, the surgeon’s preferences, and cosmetic goals. Over the years, the face lift has seen many surgical variations and modifications come and go, with the end goal staying the same: maximize surgical benefit and longevity while minimizing risks. This is accomplished with standard incisions, and elevation of the skin and the soft tissue layer beneath the skin, called the “SMAS.”
This connective tissue layer is strong and non-elastic; it needs to be lifted up, re-oriented, and re-suspended to achieve the desired results. Expertly re-draping the SMAS layer will soften the nasolabial folds, minimize the prejowl creases, and tighten the loose skin under the chin and jaw. After the SMAS and skin are re-draped and trimmed, the surgeon will take great care to reduce skin tension and minimize incision pull and scarring.
This connective tissue layer is strong and non-elastic; it needs to be lifted up, re-oriented, and re-suspended to achieve the desired results. Expertly re-draping the SMAS layer will soften the nasolabial folds, minimize the prejowl creases, and tighten the loose skin under the chin and jaw. After the SMAS and skin are re-draped and trimmed, the surgeon will take great care to reduce skin tension and minimize incision pull and scarring.
Before & After
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With a face lift, you can look significantly younger while enjoying smoothing of wrinkles and adding the appearance of more volume. A face lift is one of the most effective and long lasting approaches to a younger looking appearance.
Testimonials
What They Say
Taylor Pollei, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Taylor Pollei is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is an expert in the complex and intricate structures of the face, and his deep understanding of facial aging allows him to offer a range of surgical and non-surgical approaches to facial rejuvenation.
Raman Mehrzad, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Mehrzad specializes in providing advanced, modern body contouring techniques for breast augmentation, breast and body lifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction.
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