As we get older, various signs of aging tend to appear around our necks and faces. These include sagging skin, wrinkles, and folds of skin on the cheeks, jawline and neck. For anyone interested in reducing these symptoms and achieving a more youthful-looking face, a facelift could be a great option. However, there are several different types of facelifts to choose from, and it’s important that your results look as natural as possible. So, which type of facelift will provide the most natural-looking effects?
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to create a younger-looking face. This is achieved by lifting and repositioning the structure of the face and/ or neck, reducing folds and wrinkles, and tightening sagging skin.
There are multiple types of facelifts available, but some tend to provide more natural-looking results than others. If you want your facial improvements to look as genuine as possible, you need to select a structural facelift procedure. In a structural facelift, Dr. Weber will tighten and adjust your underlying muscles and soft tissues. This creates a more robust lift and avoids the dreaded “pulled” look that can be so off-putting.
Which Facelift Procedures Are Structural?
To ensure that your results look 100% natural, you should go with one of the structural procedures listed below.
SMAS Facelift
A SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) facelift is a procedure aimed at improving the appearance of your neck and the lower two-thirds of your face. The SMAS is the layer that connects your neck and face muscles to your skin, and it plays an important role in your facial expressions. As you age, your skin and SMAS layer lose their elasticity, which can lead to sagging cheeks, excess skin, and the appearance of a double chin or “turkey neck.” A SMAS facelift corrects these issues by tightening the muscles in your SMAS layer and removing excess fat and skin around the lower face.
Deep Neck Lift
While a traditional neck lift can be an effective option for tightening and contouring your neck, a deep neck lift will provide results that last longer and appear more natural. During a deep neck lift, Dr. Weber will adjust and tighten the deeper layers of muscle and tissue in your neck. He will also be able to remove deep neck fat, excess muscle, and glandular tissue as well as tighten skin as necessary to make your neck and lower face appear as youthful as possible.
Deep Plane Facelift
Many people consider the deep plane facelift to be the most effective type of facelift procedure. Much like the SMAS facelift, a deep plane facelift will involve the tightening and adjusting of your SMAS layer. However, a deep plane facelift is more comprehensive in that the ligaments that tether the face are divided allowing a more robust lifting and rejuvenation of the face. This allows the SMAS layer to be lifted without unnecessary tension or resistance, which helps to achieve more natural-looking results. A deep plane facelift will leave you with firmer, smoother skin and a beautifully contoured jawline.
What Is the Takeaway?
If you’re looking for a facelift procedure that will provide the most natural-looking results, you will do best with a structural facelift. The key is to meet with a highly experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon to discuss which option will work best for you. Dr. Weber at Weber Facial Plastic Surgery will sit down with you and help you make the best possible decision for your specific situation and concerns.