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What is Full Facelift Surgery?
Full facelift surgery, technically known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at reducing the visible signs of aging on the face and neck. This comprehensive surgical approach targets several areas to improve the overall appearance and rejuvenate the facial structure. Here are the main aspects typically addressed during a full facelift:
- Sagging Skin: The surgery tightens and lifts the skin to reduce sagging and create a smoother, more youthful appearance.
- Deep Creases: It addresses deep creases, especially those that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds) and between the mouth and chin (marionette lines).
- Jowls and Excess Fat: By repositioning or removing excess fat, a full facelift can contour the jawline and reduce jowls, enhancing the definition between the neck and face.
- Loose Skin on the Neck: The procedure often includes techniques that tighten loose skin on the neck, reduce fat deposits under the chin, and sometimes improve the appearance of a double chin.
- Facial Volume: Some facelift procedures may incorporate techniques like fat grafting to restore lost volume, particularly in the cheeks.
What are the types of facelift?
Facelift surgery, known medically as rhytidectomy, comes in several types, each targeting different areas of the face and addressing varying degrees of facial aging. The most common types of facelifts include:
- Traditional Full Facelift: The most comprehensive option, targeting sagging, deep creases, jowls, and loose skin on the face and neck. It involves incisions around the hairline, past the temples, and down around the ears.
- Mid-Facelift: Focuses on the central part of the face, including the cheeks and under-eye area. It can enhance the cheekbones and refresh the middle portion of the face. Incisions may be smaller and located in the lower eyelids or the mouth’s upper gum line.
- Lower Facelift: Targets the bottom third of the face, improving the jawline, chin, and neck. This type of lift helps to reduce jowls and tighten loose skin under the chin.
- Mini Facelift: Less invasive than a full facelift, a mini facelift targets minimal sagging and skin laxity, primarily around the jawline and neck. It involves shorter incisions typically made along the hairline above each ear and/or in the natural creases surrounding the ear.
- SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) Lift: Focuses on a deeper layer of tissue than just the skin. The SMAS layer covers the deeper tissues and muscles and is tightened during the procedure to lift the cheeks, reduce nasolabial folds, and enhance facial contours.
- Vertical Facelift – The vertical facelift focuses on lifting the tissues vertically against gravity rather than pulling them back toward the ears. This technique aims to restore a more youthful position to the skin and underlying tissues, emphasizing natural-looking results and reducing the pulled-back appearance that can sometimes occur with traditional techniques.
- Vertical Restore – A Vertical Restore is a technique developed to enhance the vertical facelift by not only lifting the skin and soft tissues vertically but also by restoring lost volume and improving skin quality. It may involve the use of fat grafting or fillers to add volume to the facial contours and laser treatments or peels to enhance skin texture and tone.
- Deep Plane Facelift: Goes deeper than the SMAS lift, repositioning the entire facial structure rather than just tightening the overlaying skin and SMAS. This type is particularly effective for patients with significant facial sagging and aging.
- Thread Lift: While not a traditional facelift, this less invasive procedure involves temporary sutures to produce a subtle but visible “lift” in the skin. Instead of removing the patient’s loose facial skin surgically, the cosmetic surgeon simply stitches up portions of it.
- Neck Lift: Often performed as part of a full facelift but also can be done alone, a neck lift removes excess skin and fat around the jawline, creating a more defined and youthful neck. This procedure is often combined with liposuction.
What are the benefits of a Full Facelift Surgery?
A full facelift surgery offers numerous benefits for individuals looking to rejuvenate their appearance and counteract the effects of aging. Here are some of the key advantages:
- Comprehensive Rejuvenation: Unlike more targeted procedures like a mini-lift or brow lift, a full facelift addresses aging across the entire face and often the neck. It can improve multiple areas at once, including sagging cheeks, deep creases around the mouth and nose, jowls, and loose skin and fat under the chin and jaw.
- Long-lasting Results: While non-surgical treatments like fillers and Botox need to be repeated periodically, the results of a full facelift are more durable. The improvements from a full facelift can last for many years, depending on one’s lifestyle and aging process.
- Natural Appearance: Advanced techniques in facelift surgery aim to provide a natural-looking enhancement. Surgeons focus on repositioning and tightening the underlying muscles and removing excess skin in a way that refreshes the face without over-tightening or creating an “operated-on” look.
- Reduction of Excess Skin: As part of the facelift procedure, excess skin that contributes to a tired or aged appearance is removed. This not only improves the aesthetic appeal but can also contribute to improved facial function, such as better visibility if sagging skin around the eyes had been a concern.
- Enhanced Facial Contour: A full facelift can enhance the overall shape and contour of your face by tightening the skin and underlying tissues. This results in a more defined jawline and neck, and a smoother, fuller cheek area.
- Customizable to Individual Needs: Full facelifts are highly customizable. Surgeons can tailor the procedure according to the specific needs and goals of the patient, focusing on areas that need the most improvement.
- Reduced Signs of Aging: By addressing major signs of aging, a full facelift can help a person look several years younger. It effectively reduces wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging, revitalizing the overall facial appearance.
Why Choose Newsense Clinic?
The journey to a revitalized appearance begins with a detailed consultation at Newsense Clinic, where we discuss your aesthetic goals and assess your facial structure. Full facelift surgery in Dubai at our clinic is typically performed under general anesthesia, taking several hours depending on the extent of the surgery. Incisions are strategically made within the hairline and around the natural contours of the ear to minimize visible scarring. Each step is executed with precision to enhance recovery and promote a seamless, natural-looking enhancement.
Choosing the right clinic for your full facelift surgery in Dubai is crucial. At Newsense Clinic, we pride ourselves on our:
- Expertise: Our board-certified surgeons are leaders in the field of facial rejuvenation.
- Technology: We use the latest surgical techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.
- Personalized Care: We offer bespoke solutions tailored to your individual needs and desires.
- Post-surgical Support: Comprehensive aftercare programs to support your recovery process.