Face Lift: Finding The Right Procedure For You

A facelift can turn back the years and give you total control over your physical appearance. There are lots of different types of facelifts available. Here's a quick look at the different types of the procedure.

The Lower Face Lift

Do you have jiggly jowels and a saggy neck? If so, this is the right choice for you. As its name suggests, the lower facelift shapes up the lower third. It works on the mouth, lower cheeks, jaws, neck and chin to fix all those trouble areas that draw out the bottom.

The lower part of the face can be the worst at giving away your age. There's nothing like a banded neck or saggy cheeks to tell the whole world your age. With this, you don't have to hide under turtleneck sweaters anymore. This procedure tightens tissue and removes the extra that you don't need hanging there, to give you a more youthful, natural look.

The Mid Face Lift

If anybody's ever told you that you look like you're frowning all the time, what you need is a mid lift. The eyes and forehead show your age, and this procedure raises the tissue underneath and erases wrinkles, giving you a perkier look. You don't have to look tired and haggard anymore.

This works on the sagging forehead, tired eyes and sunken cheeks. Basically, anywhere from the hairline to mid-cheek level. For this procedure, they often use the endoscopic technique, which uses tiny cameras to get the details worked out. The result is a refreshed look that is so natural, nobody can even tell that you've had work done.

Thread Face Lift

A new technique in the plastic surgery world, this method uses tiny threads to lift tissue. It's not nearly as expensive or invasive as a full facelift, but the results are more subtle. For some folks, this is all they need for a younger, fully rejuvenated look. The results are temporary though - you can expect them to last about five years, and then it's time for another treatment.

The Weekend Face Lift

For a little nip and tuck, check out the "weekend facelift." This technique makes smaller incisions and focuses on specific trouble areas of the face, rather than the full-scale operation. This means shorter recovery time, less cost and hassle, and great results with much less work.

Which method is right for you depends on exactly what you'd like done. Need to raise up the sagging jowels? Want to add a little spark to your eyes? Talk to your plastic surgeon about exactly what you want done, and choose the right type for you.