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Difference Between a Facelift, a Mid Facelift and a Neck Lift
If you’re considering having a facelift, mid-facelift, or neck lift, it’s important to know the difference between each type of procedure. While facelifts, mid-face lifts, and neck lifts may share some similarities, they are, in fact, very different procedures. Which procedure is best for you depends on your age and the circumstances of your facial anatomy.
Face Lift
A facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that lifts and tightens sagging skin on the face. The operation can also be used to correct deep wrinkles (wrinkle reduction), creases, and folds in the skin around the mouth (smile lines) and neck.
How does a Facelift Work?
There are two main types of facelift: one that uses incisions that are hidden behind the ear and one that uses incisions hidden along the scalp line at the back of your head (the hairline). The incisions behind your ears may be larger than those along your scalp line. Both types of facelifts have advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to discuss these with your doctor before deciding which type is right for you.
What are the Advantages of Having a Facelift?
Facelifts are not meant to be a cure-all, but the results of facelift help you look better and feel happier about yourself. In the right hands, a facelift can have lasting effects on your appearance and confidence. Here are some of the most common reasons people choose to have a facelift:
- To remove excess skin that has sagged around the jawline, cheeks, or neck
- To tighten loose skin on the face after weight loss or pregnancy
- To improve the shape of your face by removing excess fat and skin, such as cheek fullness or double chins
- To improve your profile by removing fat from under each eye (“bags”) or excess fat from around your lips (“smile lines”)
- To correct drooping eyebrows (known as brow lift)
Who can have a Facelift?
Facelifts are usually performed on people who are in their 30s through their 50s. They’re not recommended for anyone younger than 30 or older than 60 because you may not see results from surgery. In addition, people with certain types of facial deformities cannot enjoy the results of facelift. If you have droopy eyelids or heavy jowls, talk to your doctor about other options.
How long will a Facelift Last
In general, facelifts last anywhere from 5 to 10 years, but this varies depending on the individual patient and the type of surgery performed. One thing is certain: as we age and our skin loses elasticity, there will be some degree of sagging regardless of whether or not we’ve had plastic surgery or not.
A Mid Facelift
A mid-facelift is a surgical procedure designed to improve the overall contours of the face. The goal of this surgery is to restore youthful facial features by removing excess skin and fat, tightening underlying tissues, and repositioning sagging facial tissues. A mid-facelift typically addresses the forehead and eyelids, pre-jowl area, cheeks, and neck. A mid-facelift can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as a brow lift (upper blepharoplasty) and a neck lift.
What are the advantages of having a Mid-Facelift?
Reduced or removed facial wrinkles – A mid-facelift can help reduce or remove facial wrinkles that have developed over time. This includes crow’s feet around the eyes, lines above the upper lip, frown lines between the eyebrows, deep lines around the mouth, and loose skin under the chin.
Tightened skin
This helps to reduce sagging skin in areas such as under the chin, around the jawline, and neck, which can make you look older than you actually are.
Improved jawline shape
A mid-facelift can improve jawline definition for those who have lost their chiseled appearance due to aging or weight loss. It can also help with any jaw misalignment caused by injury or accident.
Aesthetic improvement
A mid-facelift is less invasive than an upper facelift but still achieves similar results in terms of rejuvenating your appearance.
Who can have a Mid-Facelift?
Anyone who wants to improve his or her appearance can benefit from having this type of surgery; however, the best candidates are individuals who are healthy and have realistic expectations about what they can achieve with this type of procedure.
How long will a Mid-Facelift Last?
In most cases, a mid-facelift is effective for about five years or more. However, it’s important to understand that this depends on several factors, including the age of your skin, how much skin was removed during surgery, and whether or not you have any underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
Neck Lift
A neck lift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the neck. A neck lift is also known as a facelift for the neck. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and usually takes between two and three hours to complete.
The surgery removes excess skin and fat from the neck, which smooths out wrinkles and improves the shape of the jawline. It also tightens muscles in the neck to improve contour, making patients look younger than before surgery.
What are the advantages of having a Neck Lift?
The main advantage of having a neck lift is that it can help you get rid of the wrinkles on your neck and make you look younger again. In addition to rejuvenating your appearance, this procedure can also improve the shape of your face by removing excess skin from around your mouth, nose, and chin areas. Other advantages include:
- Improved appearance of loose skin and underlying tissue
- The improved contour of the jawline
- Improved definition of the chin and jawline
- Improved appearance of folds in the neck (“turkey neck”)
Who can have a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is typically recommended for patients who have loose skin and sagging tissues, particularly on their lower face. Patients who are considering this procedure should be in good health, as it carries some risks with it.
A facelift, a mid-facelift, and a neck lift are all facial surgeries. Although all of them have the same purpose of improving the contours and enhancing facial features, each one offers specific advantages that set it apart from the others.
