A facelift is a procedure that tightens and lifts the skin, minimizing neck and facial sagging, including double chins. A facelift can be achieved using a variety of procedures, each of which is appropriate for particular of skin conditions and requirements.
Surgical Facelift
Rhytidectomy
often known as a traditional facelift, is a major surgical surgery that effectively lifts and tightens the face and neck. This procedure involves separation of the skin layer from the underlying tissue and muscles. SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) muscles—important muscle layers that support the facial structure—are then tightened and extra skin is removed before closing the wound.
Mini Facelift
Compared to a traditional facelift, the Mini Facelift is a surgical approach that produces smaller incisions. Patients with mild to severe sagging can benefit from this procedure. In this procedure, only the parts that are required, like the area around the ears or temples, are raised.
Deep Plane Facelift
Deep Plane Facelift is a surgical procedure that focuses on lifting and tightening the SMAS layer to achieve a more enduring and natural-looking outcome.
Other technologies
In addition to surgical and thread facelifts, there are other technologies that can aid in skin tightening and minimize the appearance of double chins.
Ultherapy
In Ultherapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is used to promote collagen production.
Thermage
In Thermage, radiofrequency is used to deliver heat under the skin in order to promote collagen production.
Laser Resurfacing
In Laser Resurfacing, the outermost layer of skin is removed with a laser in order to promote collagen production, resulting in smoother skin.