Face Lift Considerations
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Board certified, Colorado cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joseph Serota, knows that getting the best results from any cosmetic surgery procedure requires a customized surgical plan for each patient. A well-designed facelift will take into account many factors including:
Hairline Position
A small shift in the position of the hairline is considered acceptable and usually is not noticed, but patients starting out with an elevated hairline position may need special techniques to avoid raising it further.
Incision Placement
Many patients and their friends judge the success of a facelift on the basis of minimally detectable scars. Where to place incisions depends on factors such as the amount of excess skin and whether the patient has pre-existing creases in front of the ears.
Cheek Volume
If the cheek area appears flat because of inadequate bony projection, sometimes a physician will use fat injections to provide better definition. Implants and other materials are also available for augmenting the cheeks.
Cheek Folds
Cheek, or nasolabial folds are difficult to treat, but a facelift that pulls in a vertical direction will help to restore sagging soft tissue to its natural position in the cheek area. Injection with a soft tissue filler, such as fat, may also be necessary to achieve optimal results.
Jaw Line
Jowls are caused by sagging soft tissue that must be elevated. If excess fat is present, it may be removed by liposuction.
Chin
The profile of the chin plays an important role in an attractive appearance. An overly prominent chin, "weak" chin, "double" chin, or "witch's" chin all can be addressed with additional procedures performed at the same time as a facelift.
Neck Cords
If neck cords appear prominent from the frontal view, correction may require a small incision underneath the chin, nearly undetectable when healed.
If you would like more information on facelift surgery in Denver or on non-surgical skin care alternatives (such as Thermage or Microdermabrasion) to help you eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, please call or e-mail our Denver, Colorado-area cosmetic surgery office and schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Serota and his staff.
Other Options:
Additional procedures that may enhance the result are eyelid surgery, chemical peel and nose reshaping.
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Aurora, CO 80012
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