If you want to get a facelift, you have a couple different options to choose from. This guide breaks down the main types of facelifts.
Did you know that the facelift has been around for more than 100 years?
Skin is elastic, and over time it becomes stretched. The facelift was invented to remedy this common sign of aging by lifting and pulling back the skin and muscle. The benefits of a facelift are that it can reduce this sagging skin and muscle, and make your face look much younger again.
Since that first facelift, the techniques have grown by leaps and bounds. There are now multiple types of facelifts that you can choose from, each with their own pros and cons.
Read on as we look at some of the most popular types of facelifts.
Types of Facelifts
Traditional Facelift
The traditional facelift most resembles that original procedure.
Several incisions are made, often around the ears, into the hairline, and beneath the chin. The skin is then separated from the underlying muscles. The loose sagging muscle below the skin is lifted and repositioned to where it was at a more youthful age. Excess skin is then removed from around the ears, and fat in the jowls and neck may also be removed. The skin is then laid back in place and sutures used to secure it. .
Most people can return to work within 10-14 days, and the traditional facelift will usually provide a significant reduction in the appearance of aging in the lower face (jowls) and neck (waddle).
Mini Facelift
As you might expect from the name, this is a less invasive facelift procedure that is often known as a weekend facelift, due to the speed of recovery.
The mini facelift uses smaller incisions just around the ears and there is no neck incision as a “mini lift” only corrects the jowls and not the neck. The impact of a mini facelift is not as significant as a traditional facelift as, again, it only addresses jowling. A mini lift would be for someone with a good neck and early jowls.
The recovery time can be as little as one to two weeks. .
Mid-Facelift
The mid-facelift focuses on the middle section of the face; in other words, the cheeks and to some extent the lower eyelids.
Incisions are usually made in the hairline and sometimes in the mouth and the lower eyelids. The soft tissues in this area are repositioned to reduce the appearance of sagging in the cheeks. This tissue can also be repositioned over the cheek bones to provide more definition, with better blending of the lower eyelids into the cheek region.
This type of facelift is a good way to improve facial definition.
Liquid Facelift
If you’re looking for some of the less invasive facelift options, a liquid facelift could be the right option for you.
This type of facelift involves injecting dermal fillers beneath the skin of the face. These fillers help to smooth out creases and folds in the face, as well as add volume to “reinflate” lost volume secondary to age. Since this is a non-surgical procedure, you should be able to return to work the day after the procedure.
This is one of the most popular facial treatments on the market now, as it offers good results without the need for surgery or recovery. Common types of fillers used include Restylane, Juvederm and Sculptra. .
Temporal Facelift
The temporal facelift focuses on treating issues with drooping or lowered eyebrows. More specifically, the outer aspect or lateral eye brow.
The procedure involves tightening the skin around the temple, specifically to the sides of the eyebrows. Incisions are usually at the hairline or beyond. The tighter skin at the temple helps to lift the eyebrows, reducing the amount of drooping that occurs.
This is a much less invasive procedure than a full brow lift, which can come with a significant recovery time. If you only have minor eyebrow issues, a temporal facelift could be the best option.
Deep Plane Facelift
The traditional facelift involves separating the skin from the underlying muscles.
A deep plane facelift involves lifting both the skin, and the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS), which is the loose muscle tissue just beneath the skin. This is the surface layer of muscles in the middle and lower thirds of the face that lie above the deeper muscles used for facial expressions.
Since both skin are muscles are being repositioned, a deep plane facelift can produce a natural looking result, similar to the traditional facelift. In addition, these results have been shown to last for more than five years.
As this is an even more invasive procedure than a traditional facelift, the recovery time is usually much longer, often times taking many months before returning to normal.
S-Lift
The name of the S-lift facelift comes from the shape of the incision made during the procedure. However, an S-lift is just another name for a mini facelift. They are exactly the same.
An S-shaped incision is made, often around the ear or hairline. The skin is lifted, any excess fat removed, and the skin is then repositioned. This is particularly effective in tightening any sagging areas around the chin and cheeks.
The procedure is less invasive than some other options. The surgery is usually completed in two hours or less, and recovery times are quick. You can be back to work again within a couple of weeks if your recovery goes well.
Want to Know More About the Different Types of Facelifts?
If you want to learn more about the different types of facelifts or think that one of the options may be right for you, then we’re here to help.
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