Each surgeon has their own
. The technique used in a facelift will also depend on the patient’s facial structures and the goals of the procedure.
During a facelift, the surgeon makes standard incisions along the front edge of the temporal hair tuft (or sideburn) and the ear/cheek junction. These incisions are made so that the skin and soft tissue layer under the skin, known as the “SMAS”, can be elevated, re-oriented, and re-suspended. This helps to soften the nasolabial folds, decrease the creases in the prejowl, and tighten the loose skin under the chin and jaw.
Depending on the goals of the facelift and whether other adjunct procedures are also being performed, the procedure may take up to three hours.
