Mid-Face Lift Surgery
Also known as the cheek lift, this facelift surgery addresses the areas showing the earliest signs of aging. This procedure targets cheek sagging, which rejuvenates the middle of the face. This operation also reduces the look of deep creases. It is best to get this done when the patient does not have jowls or excess sagging skin on the neck.The cheek lift is performed under general anesthesia or conscious sedation. During the procedure, the surgeon repositions the fat pad using a suspension system beneath the skin. Then, the surgeon inserts sutures for repositioning by tightening until the fat pad is in the right position. The facelift recovery will take 10 days and is an outpatient procedure.
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is for patients who have severe sagging and aged necks. For the average face list price of $7,448, this procedure will lift the muscle tissue and the skin. This will rejuvenate heavy cheeks and sagging necks. This operation is known to produce the most natural-looking results. Research has shown that patients look five years younger after this facelift surgery.The deep plane facelift is performed under local sedation. The procedure begins with an incision beneath the hairline and then the suspensions are added to make the sagging tissue adhere to the bone. This is different from traditional facelifts because it repositions rather than pulls on the tissue.
This leads to natural results. The recovery for this procedure is expected to take several weeks. This surgery is highly recommended if you want long-lasting results.
Silhouette Instalift
This is a minimally invasive facelift and is one of the least expensive procedures on the list. Also known as a thread facelift, the facelift cost is about $3,000. This procedure targets almost every part of the face to create a gentle lift. The procedure targets the jowls, cheeks, nasolabial folds, and excess neck skin. This surgery is good for patients who are younger and are not ready for a full facelift.This is a short procedure, taking around 45 minutes to perform. A combination of dissolvable sutures and cones are inserted into the target areas. Sutures are then pulled to reposition the skin while the cones maintain skin elevation. Once pulled, the ends of the sutures are cut off. Finally, facelift recovery for a thread lift is around two weeks.
Mini Face Lifts
Mini facelifts another minimally invasive procedure targeting the lower part of the face. If you are looking to address heavy jowls and any severe signs of aging, this is not the right procedure for you. The mini facelift refers to the small scar that is shorter than the one from a traditional facelift. This surgery is beneficial if you are looking for a smoother, uplifted look.The facelift doctors will provide general anesthesia and the procedure can last up to two hours. The incisions are made behind the hairline or the natural skin folds, depending on the target area. Then, the facial tissue is lifted, trimmed then repositioned. The recovery for this operation is about a week and full recovery is under a month.
Ultherapy
This facelift is the only non-invasive procedure on this list. This is an award-winning procedure that FDA-cleared. The procedure targets the brow, chin, neck, and chest to gently lift these areas. The facelift cost is the least expensive on the list, ranging between $2,500 to $4,000. This procedure is best for younger patients or patients who do not want invasive surgery. It can also be for patients who want to prolong the effects of a facelift.Ultherapy uses ultrasound to stimulate the foundational tissues and provide support for the layers of skin. In the facelift offices, you may be shown the use of ultrasound imaging. This allows doctors to see the layers of tissues they will treat. After the procedure, there is no recovery time since it was all done on the surface. Although uncommon, some patients can experience bruising.