Procedures > Face Surgery > Lower Facelift (with neck)
Occasionally
the natural aging processes affect only
the lower face or neck. Those changes
caused by gravity and extended long-term
sun exposure can result in the lower face
appearing unevenly aged or the neck being
characterized by loose hanging skin which
has lost its elasticity. As in a full
facelift, the visible signs of aging are
improved by surgical repositioning of
loose fat, tightening of underlying muscles
and redraping of the lower face and neck
skin.
An appropriate
candidate for a lower facelift is a man or a woman who has loose
skin around the cheek and mouth region or along the jaw line;
isolated deposits of fat, or "jowls," may be present
near the jaw. A person with sagging neck skin that is inelastic
and possibly "wiggles" may be a good candidate for a
neck lift. While neither of these surgeries can truly restore
the health and vitality of a person's youth, each can often provide
a younger richer look that may enhance one's self-image in the
process.
Are
you a good candidate?
- If you
have experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of
the face and neck.
- If you
have the appearance of jowls and deep creases between the base
of the nose and the corners of the mouth.
- If you
have developed facial and neck wrinkles.
- If you
believe you lack youthful chin and neck contours.
- If you
think you have a tired facial appearance.
Intended
Results
- A more
rested and youthful contour to the face and neck.
Procedure
Description
- The operation
is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
- The incisions
are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above
the ear, extending down around the lobe and ending in or below
the hairline behind the ear. The subcutaneous layers and neck
muscles are tightened, the facial skin is re-draped and lifted,
and the excess skin is removed.
Recuperation
and Healing
- The patient
goes home with head and neck wrapped in dressings, which are
usually removed the next day.
- Initial
discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
- Sutures
are dissolvable. Bruising and swelling decrease in 10 to 20
days.
- The result
can be seen in 4 to 6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement
for several months
Other
Options
Insurance
Guidelines
- This procedure
is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. The
patient is responsible for the full payment.
Note
- The specific
risk and suitability of the procedure for a given individual
can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical
procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that
do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications
are unusual.
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