A face lift is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate one or a number of areas of the face by lifting and tightening sagging tissue and skin.
The face can be divided into discrete areas, which can be treated individually or together with other areas. A full face lift treats from the forehead down to the neck and combines most or all of the following:
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A forehead or brow lift treats the forehead and the upper eye area. It minimises the creases that develop across the forehead or between the eyes, improves “frown lines” (vertical creases that develop between the eyebrows) and repositions a low or sagging brow that is hooding the upper eyelid.
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A mid facelift (also known as a cheek lift) treats the area of the lower eyelids and cheekbones down to the corners of the mouth. This region tends to be one of the first areas to show signs of aging, which may include sagging cheeks, hollows under the eyes, nasal furrows and down-turned corners of the lips.
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A lower facelift treats visible signs of aging in the lower area of the face and around the neck. These include deep facial creases, hanging skin, sagging jowls, and sagging and banding in the neck.
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A neck lift gives definition to the neck and angle of the jaw by tightening the muscles running down the neck (platysma) and removing excess fat and skin. It is often performed in conjunction with a lower face lift to achieve the desired neck definition.
A face lift may be combined with other procedures as part of an overall facial rejuvenation progamme, including eye bag removal; facial implants or fat transfer to restore lost fullness; lip enhancement and treatments for sun damaged skin and thread veins. Your surgeon will help you to determine which treatment option(s) would best meet your goals.
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