Question : I notice that when I am not smiling, it looks like I am frowning. People actually comment that I seem angry. I don’t know if this involves just my mouth or both my mouth and eyes. Would a consultation help me identify whether I need a cheek lift, an eyelift or both?
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Question : What is a deep plane face lift?
Answer : This is a face lift in which the surgeon goes to the nasolabial groove in a space under the strong membrane of the face called the SMAS (subcutaneous aponeurotic system).
Posted in Facelift on April 2nd
Question: I am 57 years old and have noticed heaviness around my lower face. The skin is sagging around my jawline. I would like a facelift but I have a slightly receding hairline. Is it possible to have a face lift with a receding hairline? I don't want visible scars.
Answer: In most cases, yes. The only part of the incision in the hair is the short portions of the incision above the ear and behind the ear where the ear meets the hairline. Our patients frequently wear their hair up.
Question : How much excess skin is removed with a facelift?
Answer : Just enough. As the deeper tissue of the face and neck (the SMAS) is elevated, the skin is draped loosely into place and trimmed just enough. It is actually less than you might think. More is removed with a full lower facelift than in a mini-facelift. It is important not to pull the skin too tightly; this might lead to more visible scars.
Question :
How do you avoid an overly taut or pulled look from a facelift?
Answer:
Knowing the correct vector for the elevation is a start. It is primarily vertical, not toward the ears. Windswept is not the goal. The second issue is experience. To help you find the procedure that is right for you contact us to schedule a consultation.
Question:
What should I look for when looking at before and after pictures of a potential surgeon to perform my facelift?
Answer:
Correction of jowls with a straight jawline, tightening of the neck, especially under the chin, and scars that are not visible. The pull is vertical. The patient should not look windswept. The look should be natural and may be subtle in a younger patient. Here is a link to our photo galleries on facelift and minilift:
http://www.drbentkover.com/procedures/facelift_photos-worcester-boston.shtml
http://www.drbentkover.com/procedures/mini_facelift_photos-worcester-boston.shtml
Posted in Facelift, Mini Facelift on December 30th
Question:
I'm interested in having a touch-up facelift. My first one was ten years ago. Are there doctors who specialize in secondary facelifts?
Answer:
Very few do this only. A facial plastic surgeon who has been in practice over 10 -15 years should be able to do this well.
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