Figure 1. A facelift can improve the deep cheek folds, jowls and loose, sagging skin around the neck that come with age. |
Figure 2. Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, follow the natural line in front of the upper ear into the ear canal, curve behind the earlobe up the crease behind the ear, and into the lower scalp. |
Figure 3. Skin is separated from muscle and connective tissue and fat is trimmed or suctioned.The underlying muscle and connective tissues are tightened. |
Figure 4. After the deep tissues are tightened, the excess skin is pulled up and back, trimmed and sutured into place. I try to minimize the skin tension, to give a natural result. |
Figure 5. Most of the scars will be hidden within you hair and in the normal creases of your skin. |
Figure 6. After surgery, you'll present a fresher, more youthful face to the world. |
