Facelift surgery for men follows many of the same surgical principles employed for other facelift procedures; however, in terms of planning it may need to take into account male hair patterns, beard growth patterns, sideburn position considerations and jaw and neck shape differences. A facelift for men still needs to be planned around the individual face rather […]
Facelift scars are often an inevitable by-product of surgical incisions. Their location and appearance, however, may differ significantly between procedures. Some incisions lie around the ears while others extend into the hairline or behind them. An additional incision under the chin may also be utilized if treating both ears simultaneously. Thus, looking for one standard […]
Facelift recovery doesn’t happen instantly or with no set end point in mind. Initially it involves rest, swelling control and incision care in its early days before gradually returning to regular activities over several weeks. The early stages of face lift recovery are usually more visible than the later stages. Facelift recovery time varies significantly based on several […]
Facelift before and after photos can be very helpful, but only when they are viewed in the right context. A photograph taken a few days after surgery will not show the same stage of healing as a photograph taken several months later. This is why patients should not judge the final result too early. People […]
A midface lift targets the central part of the face, as opposed to the jawline and the neck. The cheeks, the area below the eyes and the area between the lower eyelid and cheek are normally the regions of focus. The confusion around the term sometimes stems from the fact that a midface lift is […]
A lower facelift concentrates on the changes of aging in the lower face. Typically, the concerns of this region are loose tissue around the jaw, the appearance of jowls and the loss of a well defined jawline. While the name “lower facelift” may be commonly used, it is in fact a flexible, customizable surgery and […]
There are many ways a surgeon can perform SMAS facelift surgery because the procedure and technique will vary for each surgeon. The term SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) refers to an important layer of facial soft-tissue support. Working on the deeper layers of facial support means operating beyond the skin and avoids the problems of relying […]