Facelift surgery: away with those jowls!

I love doing facelifts. There’s some real art and finesse involved. Every millimeter counts. Usually a person considering facelift surgery notices loose facial skin, jowls, and a loss of the youthful neck contour. During the procedure tissues under the skin are lifted and tightened, then excess skin is trimmed away. The incisions are placed in inconspicuous areas, with the result being a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance. As with most cosmetic procedures several different techniques have been created, each technique trying to address particular anatomical areas differently. If you watch much television you’ve probably even seen infomercials about one of these techniques. However, no matter which technique is used, the concepts are similar: the tissues under the skin are tightened first, then the excess overlying skin is removed. This allows the fatty tissues in the jowls to be re-positioned and trimmed, neck muscles tightened, and tissues in the cheek elevated. It sounds kind of scary, but really most people have minimal pain and are very happy with their results.

If you’re thinking about this type of surgery, come visit. We use Vectra 3-dimensional imaging to help identify what areas are of most concern to you. The image on the right is an example: while we can easily see the jowls and loose skin, areas of sun damage, pigment changes, and subtle contour irregularities may also be more readily assessed. You’ll love the staff in the office, and we can help visually restore that beautiful inner you!

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