Facelift in Rolling Hills Estates, CA | J. Brian Boyd M.D.

Understanding Facelift Surgery in Rolling Hills Estates

As aging progresses, facial tissues weaken and lose elasticity, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Environmental factors like sun exposure, smoking, and pollution can accelerate these changes. Facelift surgery is designed to reverse visible signs of aging in the cheeks, jowls, and neck by restoring a firmer, smoother, more youthful facial contour.

Key Benefits of Facelift Surgery

• Tightens sagging facial skin
• Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
• Corrects aging in the cheeks, jowls, and neck
• Leaves inconspicuous scars
• Provides effective and long-lasting results
• Restores a more youthful appearance
• Allows patients to reclaim confidence

Advanced Facelift Techniques

SMAS (Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System) Technique

The SMAS technique focuses on underlying muscular structures of the face. Key aspects include:

• Incisions made in the hairline around and behind the ear
• Drooping facial muscles tightened by drawing them back under tension
• Platysma muscles of the neck selectively weakened to eliminate neck folds
• Facial tissues re-draped to highlight new facial contour

MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) Technique

The MACS technique is ideal for younger patients with limited facial sagging. Characteristics include:

• Reduced scarring with limited skin undermining
• Incisions down the front of the ear ending at the earlobe
• Underlying muscles tightened with minimal skin excision
• Potential for in-office procedure under local anesthesia

Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation

Facelift surgery primarily addresses the lower portion of the face. For comprehensive results, patients may consider combining the facelift with complementary procedures like blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or an endoscopic brow lift to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Maintaining Facelift Results

While facelift surgery provides long-lasting results, lifestyle plays a crucial role in maintaining a youthful appearance. Patients are advised to avoid direct sun exposure, quit smoking, and consider routine non-surgical maintenance treatments such as facial fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and skin peels.

For more information about Facelift in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, submit an enquiry to J. Brian Boyd M.D.