Facelift Surgery
Facelift Techniques
It is important to realize that there are numerous techniques. These range from superficial skin re-draping and fat contouring to and tightening the deeper connective tissue just over the muscle layer. Other techniques include the separation of the tissue from the bone and then repositioning and securing the tissue in a better position before re-draping the skin and removing the excess. In general, a layered technique will place the majority of tension on the deeper tissues, allowing a gentler re-draping of the skin. This technique results in a natural, more youthful appearance without tell-tale signs of an operation. Understand that no single technique is appropriate for every patient. As each body is unique, the most appropriate technique or combination of techniques must be adequately determined to optimize each individual result.
At the Aventura Center, the exact placement of the incisions will varies from patient to patient, at the discretion of the doctor . These incisions are planned and made to be as inconspicuous as possible. All incisions are closed with small sutures (stitches).
Procedure time will vary greatly depending on the surgery, the extent of surgery, and the choice of techniques. The procedure may generally last from four to six hours or longer at times.
Facelift Options
For patients who only exhibit early signs of aging, or those who simply do not desire a complete overhaul, our center offers several options to obtain desired goals. A mid-lift works to re-contour and rejuvenate the area of the cheekbones and under the eyes. Incisions are generally hidden within the lower eyelid and inside the mouth above the upper gum line. At other times, an upper treatment may be the procedure of choice. This procedure avoids the incisions behind the ears and posteriorly into the follicles.
These procedures are frequently combined with other procedures such as a brow lift, eyelid surgery, the "weekend" neck lift and/or liposuction in the area under the chin. In certain individuals, a combination of less invasive procedures is all that is needed. A thorough exam is necessary to determine which procedure or combination of procedures would be required to optimize individual results.
