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In this fast-paced, modern, and super busy world we live in today, we try to find ways to look, feel, and live a more youthful life by eating healthier and exercising. Daily routines of beauty regimens from eating salad to putting cucumbers in our eyes to taking plunges in a pool of ice-cold water are just a few ways we try to control the signs of aging. Despite this, it just doesn’t seem to be quick enough or effective enough to keep up. Enter cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery has been used as the go-to beauty solution since ancient Egyptian times and is still popular today. One particular type of cosmetic surgery has helped countless people look and feel young again while boosting confidence and well-being. Today, we’re going to talk about facelifts, what it is, what it can do, and recommendations from a facial plastic expert.
What is a facelift?
A facelift or rhytidectomy is defined as a cosmetic surgical procedure that offers patients a more youthful facial appearance. It can help with sagging and wrinkles. A traditional facelift procedure typically consists of pulling back a flap of skin on each side of the face, and the tissues beneath it, to give the appearance of a younger-looking face.
What are the benefits of a facelift?
As we age, normal age-related changes happen to our bodies and faces. We may gain and lose weight throughout time, and the excess skin from the weight loss results in sagging. Sagging can also occur due to excess fat deposits. A facelift can help reduce the sagging appearance on the cheeks, lower jawline, and the deep folds of skin from the nose to the mouth (nasolabial folds). The procedure can also help with sagging skin in the neck via neck lift. Aside from addressing the previously mentioned issues, a facelift is beneficial in that it provides a long-lasting and low-maintenance solution to the aging face, offering a boost in confidence and well-being.
Different types of facelifts
There are several types of facelift procedures towards facial rejuvenation to specifically address the target result you may be seeking. A mini facelift, SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), and deep plane facelifts are only to name a few of the many types of facelifts available.
A mini facelift is a procedure that minimizes downtime and will address marionette lines, dropped cheeks, jowls, and loose neck/vertical bands. It is a procedure for those who are experiencing “filler fatigue” or “laser fatigue.”
A SMAS facelift addresses deep wrinkles, drooping neck (“turkey neck”), and targets the lower two-thirds of the face. This particular facelift also ensures that the mimic muscles that allow for facial expressions are positioned normally. Traditional facelifts often result in a tight overfilled facial appearance, which also includes the corners of the mouth. One of the results of a traditional facelift is a term often referred to as a “puppet mouth.” While some may prefer this look, others may not. A SMAS facelift also addresses this issue, providing a more natural result to the standard and traditional facelift.
A deep plane facelift focuses on addressing issues in the anatomic plane that exists between the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and the deeper layer of muscles responsible for facial expression. In a deep plane facelift procedure, a lift is performed only under the muscle layer, focusing on the release and movement of muscle and fat layers.
So, in general, different types of facelifts provide different types of specific results. Talk with a healthcare professional regarding your specific needs.
Recommendations
A facial expert who was voted in the “Top Ten Facial Plastic Surgeons in New York” offers his expertise for those who are interested in getting a facelift. He says, “if you look and feel older than your actual age” and are in “good physical and mental health” than you are “ready for a facelift.” In addition, he states that you are ready for a facelift if “you desire to enhance your appearance for yourself, and not for others” and are “ready to look a decade younger.”
Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S.
So you are probably wondering who this facial expert is and are ready to learn more about him and the services he offers. Dr. Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a recognized leading expert in the field of facial plastic surgery both nationally and globally. He is Dual Board Certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. As briefly mentioned, he has been voted as one of the “Top Ten Facial Plastic Surgeons in New York.” His other accolades include “Castle Connolly Top Doctor” since 2012 and have won the “Patients’ Choice Award” multiple consecutive years in a row. He has also appeared in numerous publications and television networks that include Oprah, ABC’s Good Morning America, Anderson, The Morning Show, and more. Dr. Jacono is also an avid philanthropist, offering his expertise through humanitarian initiatives such as with FACE TO FACE, a national project offering pro-bono consultation and surgery to victims of domestic violence.
Dr. Jacono has two office locations, one in New York City and in Long Island. His New York City practice is located at 630 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065 and can be reached at Tel. (212) 570-2500. The Long Island office address is at 440 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021 and the number is (516) 773-4646. Whichever office you will be visiting, Dr. Jacono offers a variety of services like facelifts for both men and women, which also include non-surgical facelifts and reconstructive surgery.
