Understanding Different Types of Facelifts

As we age, sagging skin is an issue that is likely to happen. Sagging can happen anywhere on the face and might make you feel unhappy about the way that you look. When you’re looking to target sagging skin and regain a youthful appearance, you might consider a facelift. There are different facelift techniques that your plastic surgeon can choose from to fit your specific needs. Dr. Leo Urbinelli at PNW Plastic Surgery in Portland, OR, can explain the different types of facelifts and what they may be used for.

Understanding Different Facelift Techniques

There are a few different types of facelift techniques that your plastic surgeon in Portland, OR, might choose from when you’re considering a facelift. It will depend on the area you want your facelift to treat and what results you might be looking for. Facelifts can treat issues such as:

• Facial sagging
• Deep lines or creases around the mouth and nose
• Jowls
• Loose and sagging skin around the neck
• Displaced or diminished facial fat

Types of facelifts can include:

• Minimally invasive or short scar
• Sub-superficial muscular aponeurotic system (sub-SMAS)
• Deep plane techniques

Minimally invasive facelifts are exactly how they sound. Any scars from the procedure will be mostly hidden and done in areas that are easy to hide. This is often done for bald men who can’t hide the scar in their hairline. This can also help someone who wants a skin-only facelift. Typically, there is less downtime, but you may need to get your surgery redone in the future.

Sub-SMAS facelifts help lift the fat, muscle, and loose skin on the bottom half of your face. Any fat will be rearranged, and excess skin will be removed. This helps when you’re dealing with sagging skin or jowls.

Deep-plane techniques go deep into the skin and muscles to help with issues that require more intense work. Results are often powerful and long-term.

Contact Our Plastic Surgeon Today

Make sure you understand what type of facelift you might need. Contact Dr. Urbinelli at PNW Plastic Surgery in Portland, OR, to learn more about facelifts and the different techniques used. Call for more information and to schedule your consultation today at (503) 208-2348.