Aging changes just about every part of your body - perhaps most noticeably, your face. Many patients feel they look much older than they feel and wish to regain their youthful appearance. A facelift can correct sagging in the face, giving you a rejuvenated look. But, what type of facelift is best?
Full Facelift
Through incisions placed around the ear, double board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., lifts and tightens the underlying tissue and skin, removing any excess. A full facelift addresses loose skin in the folds of the cheeks, along the jawline, and into the neck, and tightens the mid and lower face overall. It does not treat the forehead or eyelids; those areas are addressed with a brow lift or blepharoplasty, which can be combined with a facelift in the same session. Benefits of Dr. Eberle's natural approach to facelift surgery include:
- Smoother, lifted cheeks
- A lifted mouth and defined chin
- A contoured jawline
- Reduced jowling and loose skin along the jaw and neck
- Taut, more youthful-looking skin
- Lasting effects that enable one to age more gracefully
- Improved confidence and self-esteem
Recovery from a full facelift is longer than from a mini facelift; many patients plan on up to two weeks before resuming normal social activities. The results are long-lasting but not permanent: full facelift results commonly last ten to fifteen years, while mini facelift results are generally shorter-lived because the correction is smaller. Aging continues after either operation. Explore candidacy, technique, recovery, and cost in detail on our facelift in Fort Lauderdale page.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift tightens loose and sagging skin along the jawline and beneath the chin. The primary benefit of the mini facelift vs. the full facelift is that it is a smaller operation: less complicated, less expensive, and with a shorter recovery. The mini facelift results in a tightening and firming of the lower facial area and noticeable definition of the jawline. It may be right for you if most of the wrinkles and sagging skin sit in the lower portion of your face, such as the lower cheeks, jawline, and chin. Many patients are busy professionals who are not prepared to undergo the more invasive full facelift surgery or commit to a lengthy recovery process. Learn what Dr. Eberle's approach involves on our mini facelift in Fort Lauderdale page.
Which Is Right for Me?
Both procedures involve removing excess skin, tightening underlying tissues, and redraping the skin. In a mini facelift, the incisions are smaller, and depending on the surgical plan it may be performed under local anesthesia with sedation rather than general anesthesia. Dr. Eberle examines where your laxity sits and helps you decide which type of facelift is right for you. Either operation can deliver a younger-looking face for years. If you live in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County and you're seeking a way to reduce your wrinkles, consider a facelift. To learn more about this facial rejuvenation surgery, contact Dr. Eberle at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery today for your consultation.
