Aging changes just about every part of your body – perhaps most noticeably, your face. Many patients feel they look much older than they feel and wish to regain their youthful appearance. A facelift can correct sagging in the face, giving you a rejuvenated look. But, what type of facelift is best?

FULL FACELIFT

Through an incision made near the ear, board-certified plastic surgeon Nathan Eberle, M.D., D.D.S., will separate the skin from the deeper tissue and lift and tighten the skin, removing any excess. A full facelift eliminates loose skin in the folds of the neck and cheeks and tightens the face overall. A benefit to a full facelift vs. a mini facelift is the targeting of the forehead and eyes. Benefits to Dr. Eberle’s innovative and natural approach to facelift surgery, include:

Smoother, lifted cheeks
A lifted mouth and defined chin
A contoured jawline
Lasting effects that enable one to age more gracefully
Complete removal of excess neck skin, also known as jowls
Taut, more youthful-looking skin
Improved confidence and self-esteem
Recovery time from a full facelift is much longer than a mini facelift and can take up to two weeks to resume normal social activities. The effects are permanent, though, compared to 5 to 10 years for a mini facelift.

MINI FACELIFT

A mini facelift tightens loose and sagging skin along the jaw line and beneath the chin. The primary benefit of the mini facelift vs. the full facelift is that a mini facelift is less complicated, less expensive, and many patients find the results to look more natural than those achieved via a conventional facelift. The mini facelift results in a tightening and firming of the lower facial area, noticeable definition of the jaw line and a firmer, more streamlined neckline. A mini facelift may be right for you if most of the wrinkles and sagging skin are located in the lower portion of your face, such as the cheek, neck, and jaw area. Many patients are busy professionals who are not prepared to undergo the more invasive full facelift surgery or commit to a lengthy recovery process.

WHICH IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Both procedures involve removing excess skin, tightening underlying tissues, and redraping the skin on a patient’s face and neck. In a mini facelift, the incisions are smaller, and the patient can be placed under local anesthesia. Dr. Eberle can help you decide which type of facelift is right for you, depending on what areas of the face you want to tighten. Both procedures will result in a younger looking face for years to come. If you live in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, and you’re seeking for a way to reduce your wrinkles consider a facelift. To learn more about this facial rejuvenation surgery, contact Dr. Eberleat the Weston Center for Plastic Surgery today for your consultation.