Overview
Most facelift patients are not trying to look younger in a way people will notice. They want to stop looking tired when they are not, or to see a jawline in the mirror that matches the way they still feel.
A facelift works to address the structural changes in the lower face and neck responsible for loosening, jowling and loss of definition by repositioning the deeper layers of tissue rather than simply pulling the skin. The goal is that you look like yourself at your best, and not like a surgical procedure.
Is it right for you?
You may be a good candidate if the following describe you:
- You notice loosening in the mid to lower face, jowls or a softened jawline.
- You look older or more tired than you feel.
- You would like a natural improvement, not a dramatic change in appearance.
- You are in generally good health and do not smoke. You also have reasonable skin elasticity.
How the procedure works
Dr. Whitlock will reposition and support the deeper layers of tissue before redraping the skin without tension. This is what provides for a natural look rather than a pulled look that is noticeable after surgery. Incisions are made in natural creases and at the hairline.
A facelift is often combined with a neck lift, as the face and neck age together and provide for the most balanced results when addressed in the same procedure. Eyelid surgery is also commonly performed.
