DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACELIFTS

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACELIFTS Created by Mary Jamison

 Facial rejuvenation is a very popular segment of cosmetic surgery. During the past decade much research has gone into advancing both the techniques and technologies used to reverse the signs of facial aging. Today, there are a number of treatment options that plastic surgeons can use to help their patients achieve a more youthful appearance in addition to traditional facelift surgery.

1. Liquid Facelift  Injectable dermal fillers made from hydroxyapatite, hyaluronic acid, or lactic acid calcium, can be used to non-surgically smooth creases and folds, plump lips, and fill hollowing areas. Today, some of the most popular fillers include Juvederm, Voluma, and Sculptra. Treatments with dermal fillers are a great way to prevent or delay the need for facelift surgery.

2. Jaw Line Rejuvenation  This procedure is especially good for revitalizing the area between the jaw and upper neck. Excess fat is removed from the neck via liposuction in order to sculpt the jaw line. This harvested fat can then be used as natural filler, if desired, by injecting it back into the cheek and mid-face area to add volume. This is most appropriate for people with minimal skin laxity as skin is not removed with this procedure.

3. Mini Face Lift  The mini-lift (or mini-facelift) is a facelift surgery technique that uses smaller incisions than traditional facelift techniques and thus it’s less invasive. During the procedure, small incisions are made under the cover of the hair line. These incisions allow the surgeon to tighten the skin and remove excess tissue;

4. S-Lift  The S-Lift procedure is sometimes used for treating the lower third of the face (neck and jowls). In this procedure an s-shaped incision is used to separate the skin from underlying tissue. The skin is lifted allowing the surgeon to tighten the muscles and tissue. Lastly the incision is closed with sutures.

5. Mid-Facelift  The mid-facelift is very effective in treating the mid-face (cheek) area. During this procedure a surgeon makes small incisions in the hairline above the ears, as well as within the mouth. These incisions allow the surgeon to reposition the fat pads in the checks over the cheekbones while also tightening skin in the area.

6. Cutaneous Lift (Skin Only)  Cutaneous facelifts address issues in the neck and lower face area. During the procedure incisions are made around the ear and within the hair line to allow doctors the ability to dissect the skin from underlying muscle. The surgeon trims excess skin and stretches remaining skin to the incision point before closing with sutures.

7. Temporal Facelift or Browlift  Temporal lifts focus on improving the eyebrow area. For individuals with slightly drooping or lowered eyebrows this type of lift can be a great alternative to give the eyebrow area a slight lift without having to undergo a full browlift procedure which is more invasive and requires a longer recover period.

8. MACS Lift / QuickLift  Both the QuickLift and the MACS are modifications to the S-Lift technique discussed earlier. These procedures fall between the S- Lift and traditional facelift technique in both invasiveness and results. These procedures require more recovery time than the S-Lift but do provide more dramatic results; making them a good choice for candidates with mild to moderate facial aging.

9. Traditional Facelift  The traditional facelift is an appropriate procedure for patient’s seeking optimal correction of moderate to significant facial aging. Incisions are positioned around the ears and into the hairline as well as a small incision below the chin. The skin is dissected from the underlying muscles allowing tightening of the muscles of the face as well as the neck.

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