What You Need To Know About the Different Types of Facelifts

Different Types of Facelift Techniques: SMAS, Deep Plane, and Mini Facelifts

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.

What You Need To Know About the Different Types of Facelifts

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:

• Lift and correct jowls
• Redefine the jawline
• Rejuvenate your face
• Postpone the need for more extensive surgery

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:

• Repositioning of deeper tissues to eliminate sagging skin
• Removal of excess skin to smooth fine lines and wrinkles
• Restoring youthful contours to the face and neck

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:

• Provide the most dramatic results with the most natural appearance
• Reposition fat pads in the cheeks, providing a more lifted look
• Provide longer-lasting benefits than the SMAS technique

Want To Know More About Different Types of Facelift Techniques?

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.