Facelifts and liposuction offer transformative solutions to enhance facial contours and rejuvenate appearance. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, tightens muscles and tissues to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, complemented by liposuction for refining facial contours.

From minimally invasive options like the mini facelift to comprehensive treatments such as the full facelift and targeted procedures like the neck lift, each technique aims to restore a youthful look by lifting and repositioning facial tissues. Understanding these procedures helps in choosing the right approach for personalised rejuvenation. Discover how these treatments can redefine your appearance and boost your confidence.

Mini-Facelift

If you’re beginning to see a loss of facial elasticity, but the signs of aging aren’t severe yet, a mini facelift can be a great option. Using smaller incisions, this cosmetic procedure tightens the deeper tissues of the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, eliminate loose jowls, and refine the jawline.

The result is a revitalised appearance that gives your face a youthful, natural-looking glow. This surgery is also less invasive than the traditional facelift method, with a shorter recovery period and more subtle results.

A face lift can improve your self-image and boost your confidence, resulting in improved social interactions and a more positive outlook on life. It can also decrease stress and anxiety levels, leading to a healthier lifestyle overall. However, it’s important to choose a qualified plastic surgeon who can help you determine whether this cosmetic surgery is right for your unique needs.

Mid-Facelift

A mid-facelift (or cheek lift) is a cosmetic procedure that addresses sagging or hollowing in the middle region of your face. It also corrects the area under your eyes, and it may be performed in conjunction with eyelid or brow lifts for additional rejuvenation.

The procedure tightens muscle, removes excess fat, and repositions tissue to produce a more youthful appearance. Your face plastic surgeon will create small incisions near your hairline, and they’ll separate your skin from muscle and deep tissues. They’ll then remove excess fat through liposuction and tighten the remaining muscles to reduce sagging.

A facial plastic surgeon will consider your goals and problem areas when recommending the best type of facelift for you. You should be a nonsmoker and in good general health, and you may not be able to undergo surgery if you have certain medical conditions that could interfere with your body’s ability to heal. It’s important to be aware of these limitations as you embark on your facial rejuvenation journey.

Full-Facelift

Facelift surgery reduces wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of aging. The results can last for years, depending on individual factors, helping you look refreshed and younger while also enhancing facial features. In addition, research has shown that a more youthful appearance may contribute to improved self-esteem and confidence, which can make you feel happier in both your personal and professional life.

A full facelift is often recommended if you have significant loose skin or sagging cheeks, as well as prominent age-related wrinkles around your eyes and mouth. The surgeon will make incisions along the hairline, around the ears, and possibly under the chin to access and lift underlying muscles and tissues. In some cases, a neck lift is also included to tighten the “turkey neck” that can develop as we get older.

The best facelift candidate is in good overall health with no underlying medical conditions that could impede healing or increase your risk of complications. A strong underlying bone structure is also beneficial for the best results. The ideal candidate will also be a non-smoker and willing to commit to the procedure for the long term.

Neck Lift

A loss of youthful contours in the neck and jawline can develop for a number of reasons, including heredity, gravity, stress, and environmental conditions. When the upper face retains its youthful appearance but the neck is encumbered by excess skin and wrinkles, a neck lift may be the right solution. This procedure improves the appearance of the chin and neck by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, and addressing muscle banding for a smoother, more toned look.

A neck lift is sometimes combined with liposuction to address stubborn areas of fatty tissue in the area. This approach can be less invasive than a traditional neck lift while still producing remarkable results that can turn back the clock on your appearance and boost your confidence.

Incisions for this procedure are typically hidden in the hairline behind the ears and under the chin, making for discreet results with minimal scarring. You can expect some bruising and swelling, but these effects will subside as the area heals over time. For best results, this cosmetic procedure is often combined with a facelift for full facial rejuvenation.

Liposuction

As you age, the stress of daily life can cause your facial expressions to become more strained. This shows in the form of wrinkles, creases, and drooping skin in the jowls and neck. Fat pads can also slip out of their youthful position and contribute to a sagging appearance, creating second chins and neck folds.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that eliminates stubborn pockets of fat on your body, improving your physique and overall health. It’s not a weight loss solution, but when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, it can fine-tune your body contours.

Ideal facelift candidates are between 40 and 70+ and have loose, sagging skin on the lower 2/3 of their faces. However, if you’re not yet at this stage of life, we have other minimal and noninvasive procedures that can enhance your facial appearance. For example, botox can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet. In addition, PDO threads are used to lift and sculpt the face without any surgical incisions or general anesthesia.

Facelifts and liposuction are powerful tools for achieving a rejuvenated appearance and boosting self-confidence. Whether you choose a mini, mid, or full facelift, each procedure is tailored to address specific aging concerns and enhance facial contours effectively. Combined with neck lifts and liposuction, these treatments offer comprehensive solutions that can turn back the clock on aging, providing long-lasting results that redefine your natural beauty.

Rediscover a youthful glow and enhance your facial features with personalised care and expertise. Book your appointment today at deanwhite.com.au.