If you’ve decided on a facelift, you may be wondering what is involved in the procedure. There are several types of facelifts for you to consider. The plastic surgeons at Ward Institute, in Salt Lake City, UT, provide comprehensive plastic surgery services, including facelift procedures. They proudly serve residents of Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City areas.
Let’s begin with the mini facelift, which uses shorter facial incisions located along the hairline or in the natural creases around the ears. A mini facelift is less invasive than a standard facelift and is an excellent choice to:
Next, there is the standard or traditional facelift, known as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS technique. The SMAS uses larger incisions placed behind the hairline, around the temples, and in front of the ear. The SMAS requires more recovery time but produces a more dramatic effect, including:
The third facelift technique is the deep plane facelift, which allows for the repositioning of the deeper structures of the face, including the muscles. A deep-plane facelift can:
To learn more about different types of facelift techniques and which technique might be right for you, talk with the experts. Call the facial plastic surgeons at Ward Institute in Salt Lake City, UT, serving residents of Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake City. You can reach them in the office by calling (801) 513-3223, so call today.
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