Facelift and Neck Lift: Similarities and Differences
A facelift is performed to rejuvenate the lower two-thirds of the face. To do so, a surgeon makes incisions around the ears to access the layers of fat and muscle under the skin. These structures are carefully pulled upward and outward and secured with internal sutures. The skin is laid over the newly positioned structure, trimmed, and stitched. This technique can restore some volume to the cheeks, which lifts sagging tissue from the jawline. Bye, jowls! It also smooths the creases that form around the nose and mouth and can eliminate marionette lines. According to studies, a facelift can make a person look 6 to 8 years younger.
The neck lift is performed for the same basic objective as a facelift, to rejuvenate the area around the jawline. However, the incisions for a neck lift may be slightly different than those for a facelift. A neck lift also has incisions around the ears and also one below the chin, where it will heal discreetly. Tiny instruments are used to lift muscle, fat, and skin up and out, just like the facelift. However, the tissue being lifted is that which makes up the front of the throat area. A neck lift can tighten crepey-looking skin and eliminate a “turkey neck.” A neck lift can make the area look about 10 years younger, according to studies.
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