Manhattan Facelift
Manhattan Facelift
Manhattan facelift surgery has evolved significantly in the past twenty years. There are now several technical variations of the facelift operation. They include: SMAS face lift, deep plane face lift, sub-periosteal face lift, sub-cutaneous face lift, and Short Scar face lift. Subcutaneous face lifting is the oldest variation of this operation. Due to the short lived duration of results, this form of face lifting is not commonly practiced. The SMAS lift is the most common technique for the face lifting. In SMAS face lift, the deeper tissue layer under the skin is tightened, as well as the skin. This face lift technique results in reliable and long lived rejuvenation of the face. The deep plane face lift and the sub-periosteal face lift attempt to improve upon the SMAS lift by extending the scope of dissection. These two methods of face lift surgery entail slightly higher risk, and more porlonged recovery. The Short scar face lift represents a shift towards less extensive surgery. The surgical dissection and the incisions are more limited. The Short scar face lift is more appropriate for younger patients with less skin redundancy.
Irrespective of the surgical technique, Dr. Khosh believes that in the face lift operation, a "pulled" or "wind swept" look indicates a poor outcome. In most cases, Dr. Khosh prefers the SMAS technique to maximize the longevity of the results, while allowing skin incisions to heal without tension. In younger individuals with less skin redundancy, he advocated the Short scar face lift. In every case, excess fat from the neck is removed. All Incisions are totally hidden within the ear or behind the ear.
The most notable change after a facelift operation is the improvement in the neck and jowl line. Patients often note looking ten or fifteen years younger. The rejuvenated visage helps patients improve their self-confidence. Additional procedures such as Botox injection, blepharoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, and fat transfer can be combined with facelift surgery to further enhance the results.
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