This technique may be helpful for minor jowls or sagging skin. One source describes its objective this way: “To develop a safe and effective method to lift the jowl either as a single procedure or combined with other rejuvenation methods, S-shaped incisions are marked and then cut from the area just in front of the […]

A woman’s neck area is often the place that can look the most aged. Traditional face­lifts do not address this area. Sagging of the neck results when the platysma muscle loosens and becomes elongated. Typically, when an SMAS-Lift is performed the platysma muscle is reshaped and repositioned at the same time. Excess skin and fat […]

Periosteal refers to the thick membrane that covers the surface of bones. The subperiosteal lift is a technique used for the mid – and upper-face area, an area that is not helped by the typical face-lift (cutting and pasting skin around the ear area) or by endoscopic face-lifts (which reposition fat tissue and muscles without […]

The SMAS face-lift is a term that has become familiar to those looking into plastic surgery. SMAS refers to the superficial musculoaponeurotic system. The skin on the face is composed of the superficial layers of skin, both the top and lower layer as well as the underlying layer of fat. Beneath the skin, fat, and […]

This is what most of us think of when we think of a face-lift. Sagging, wrinkled skin is cut away and the remaining skin is repositioned to create a smoother and tighter visage. Cutting the skin is only one part of this procedure; to create the most natural finished ap­pearance, the muscles and fat pads […]

“Although there are a multitude of techniques currently used for performing face lifts, there is no general agreement as to which, if any, of these techniques is most effective. There may never be a definitive answer to this issue because of the highly subjective nature of aesthetics, variability among surgeons, differences in patient anatomy, and […]

Eyelid surgery is one of the more popular cosmetic surgeries because it is relatively simple, it requires minimal postoperative recovery, and the results can be stunning. This operation involves cutting away the fat that causes bags beneath the eyes and removing wrinkled, drooping layers of skin on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty is often performed along with […]

If you’ve worn heavy earrings for most of your life, your earlobes may be swinging down closer to your shoulders than you ever thought possible. A simple, 30-minute earlobe reduction can be performed in a plastic surgeon’s office or at the same time as a face-lift. Aesthetically speaking, or at least to be sure your […]

Brand name: Radiesse (previously called Radiance) Major risks: No risk of allergic reaction. Otherwise, it has the same risk of any dermal injection, though it can have a hard feel under skin, and may look lumpy or uneven under the skin. Stability: Can last up to 18 months Radiesse was FDA approved in December 2006 […]