At DeRosa Center Facial Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Boston, MA, one of the most sought-out surgeries is a facelift. This procedure concentrates on precise sections of the face to tighten loose skin features and to create a younger, softer appearance. Depending on your concerns and goals for surgery, a facelift can focus on the eyes, the cheeks and mid-face, the bottom portion including the jowls, mouth, neck, and more for an all-around youthful look. The facelift technique used depends on your goals, the condition of your skin, the amount of laxity present, age, lifestyle, and other influences. Some men and women are of age and have skin laxity for a full facelift while others may only need a mini-face lift. Our double board certified facial plastic surgeon has extensive training and experience, and she understands the complexity and delicate anatomy of a facelift procedure. The goal is to produce a natural appearance that’s gorgeous, subtle, and still striking.

HOW DOES A FACELIFT WORK?

Depending on your individual needs, we offer various levels of facelifts to consider. Some facelifts address the upper portion of the face while others focus on the lower two-thirds. Additionally, some procedures might be more invasive compared to others. It is also common for patients to have a brow lift, forehead lift, or dermal fillers to enhance their outcomes. Some of the more common facelift methods include:

• Full Facelift
  Considered the gold standard, the full facelift usually incorporates an incision near the hairline, then extends down to the area near the temples, reaching the base of the ears. During the surgery, we delicately stretch and securely tighten the underlying facial tissues and muscles to create a lifted look, which softens excessive lines and wrinkles. This facelift is used for individuals who show signs of aggressive aging. With this lift, we may use many procedures, including upper or lower blepharoplasty to enhance the eyes or a neck lift for the lower region.
• Mini-Facelift
  A DeRosa Center favorite, the minilift or mini-facelift is similar to the full facelift in that it addresses aging changes in the lower face, jowls and upper neck. The difference is that it has a less invasive approach, smaller incisions, and usually a faster healing time. Dr. DeRosa often combines this technique with skin tightening or resurfacing procedures to help improve the quality, elasticity and texture of the skin too. This facelift is used for individuals who show signs of mild to moderate aging and for those with advanced aging who do not want to do a full facelift. With this lift, we may use many procedures, including upper or lower blepharoplasty to enhance the eyes or a browlift to elevate the brows.
• Mid-Facelift
  Using a similar method to the mini facelift, the surgery known as a mid-facelift focuses on the droopy features near the cheekbones and the upper jaw. The mid-facelift works nicely for those who hope to improve the middle to the lower regions of the face, which also improves the look of the jowls.
• Lower Facelift
  This lift corrects the neck and chin and sometimes the jowls. We may also use nonsurgical methods, such as injectables or laser skin tightening, to help patients attain a younger, tighter-looking neck.