While some patients think that a facelift rejuvenates the entire face, the procedure actually has a much narrower focus. A forehead lift or eyelid lift can target features on the upper half of the face, while a facelift at Palm Desert’s Cosmetic Surgery Institute addresses changes that develop in the mid-face to lower half.
Here are three specific signs of aging that facelift surgery can help to improve.
Parentheses Lines
Nasolabial folds—often referred to parentheses lines because of the punctuation marks they resemble—are pronounced creases that develop as volume diminishes with age. Loss of collagen, facial fat, and hyaluronic acid cause these static lines to form and deepen, bracketing the mouth and nose and giving the face an overall aged appearance.
Pulling the skin tighter can reduce the severity of these lines by creating a smoother surface.
An Obscured Jawline
A youthful jawline tends to be well-defined and distinct. In other words, there’s a clear contour that separates the face from the neck. Sagging skin and downward migrating fat can cause the jawline to appear undefined. The excess skin creates a lax look, making the entire face appear “bottom-heavy” or wider at the bottom than on the top.
Elevating this sagging tissue and removing excess skin can restore the well-defined contours of a “sharp” jawline.
Excess Skin and Neck Fat
Just below the face, an isolated pocket of stubborn fat cells can create what is known as a double chin. There are various ways to address this cosmetic problem, including a facelift that involves surgical fat reduction. Loose skin that sags can also contribute to the look of a “flabby” neck.
Removing the excess skin and fat, as well as securing the remaining skin in place for a taut and firm look, can make a dramatic visual difference.
Note that while a facelift is ideal for altering facial contours, a different strategy—such as nonsurgical, collagen-inducing lasers—is used to address issues with skin quality, including fine lines and spots.
To learn more about the possibilities available from a facelift with Dr. Mo Zakhireh at Cosmetic Surgery Institute, reach out online to set up a consultation or get answers to questions about the procedure. Interested patients can also call (760) 837-0364.