One of the things that eventually takes its
toll on everyones' face is gravity. Over time, gravity causes the muscle and tissues of all areas of the face to descend resulting
in a tired, aged appearance. Face and neck lifting can address loose, sagging muscle, tissue and skin in the cheeks, midface,
jaw line and neck areas.
In youth, the face is full, smooth, and positioned high
on the face. As we age the skin, muscles and underlying tissues loosen and descend due to gravity and fat deflation.
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| Young face and neck compared to aged face and neck. |
In the past, surgeons addressed changes caused by gravity in the face and neck by
pulling back the skin and removing the excess. This results in a too tight, “windswept” look. This technique also
does not “lift” the face; it simply pulls it back and to the side which creates a flatter, more two dimensional
appearance. A youthful face is full and has natural, round, three-dimensional projections.
Face lifting with new techniques can now restore fullness and projection by raising the underlying muscle and tissue and redraping
the skin – this results in a natural, non-surgical look. If significant fat deflation has occured, fat transfer to the
face can be performed during the same surgery.
Neck lifting is often performed
along with a face lift for a smoother more natural transition. During the procedure, the neck muscles are tightened or shortened.
Heavy fatty deposits often need to be removed from the neck and jowl area by lipoaspiration technique to achieve the smooth,
natural looking profile and appearance that patients desire.
BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS
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| Before surgery the patient had a low, heavy face and full neck. |
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| After: The patient's appearance is refreshed and vibrant. A forehead lift was also performed. |
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| Before, three quarter view. |
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| After, three quarter view. |
