AnalysisNoseChinCheeksEarsLipsLiposculptureEyesEye BrowsFace-LiftSkin ResufacingHairAgingConsent
Click Here to see more before and after photos. The goal of the facelift procedure is to reposition the skin and soft tissue of the cheek and neck, and to improve the sagging and bulging that occur in the chin and cheek region. Liposculpture is almost always carried out concomitantly with the facelift procedure, because this allows for soft-tissue contouring of the neck while the tissues are being repositioned. For purposes of discussion, the facelift procedure can be broken down into three separate procedures: the forehead or browlift, the cheeklift, mid-facelift, and the neck lift. These procedures can be performed separately to address individual problem areas (eg., a mid-facelift to address sagging cheeks only) or together for full-face rejuvenation. As mentioned earlier, several options exist for elevating the brow position. One means of elevating the brows is to extend the facelift incision back into the hairline of the temporal scalp and effect a lift of the eyebrow in this fashion. More commonly, the minimally invasive, endoscopic brow lift approach is utilized. The cheek lift portion of the procedure involves an incision in front of the ear, which is hidden in the natural skin creases around this area. For men, the incision is tailored slightly differently to avoid problems when shaving. Incisions generally heal without difficulty. Dr. Campbell utilizes a SMAS flap to accomplish this facial musculature repositioning.
Approximate incision placement for women during the facelift operation. The neck portion of the procedure involves an incision behind the ear, which usually flares back into the hairline behind the ear. This incision again allows liposuction of the neck along with repositioning of the neck musculature to give a more distinct angle between the chin and the neck. The exact placement of these incisions is carried out on an individual basis, and we will discuss the various issues of incision placement with you at the time of your consultation. Patients frequently ask how long the effects of the facelift will last. Because removal of skin, soft tissue, and fat at the time of surgery is permanent, the effects of the operation last forever. Also, Dr. Campbell utilizes the SMAS technique, which he believes gives more improvement to the cheek fold (melolabial fold) and a longer lasting result. In general, however, one can expect the duration of improvement after facelift surgery to be approximately 4 to 10 years. Certain patients may require tuck-up procedures sooner; whereas others may require tuck-up procedures as late as 15 to 20 years after the procedure, or perhaps never. In any event, a follow-up procedure that is generally less expensive and extensive than the original facelift procedure can reposition the aging tissues with relatively minimal swelling and bruising.
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