The medical term for this procedure is meloplasty which literally means to shape or mould the cheek however even plastic surgeons refer to the procedure as a facelift.
The term is rather ironic because a traditional facelift does not affect the cheek but addresses the lower face and the neck. The cheek which is otherwise known as the midface can be included in the procedure which we then refer to as an extended facelift.
Meloplasty aims to addresses the following:
- Excess skin and fatty tissue in the neck
- Neck bands (caused by contraction of the platysma muscle)
- Lower facial jowls and marionette lines
- The midface and nasolabial fold
The facelift procedure involves an incision which is placed in and around the natural creases of the ear. The plane under the skin is then dissected and undermined with tightening of the underlying SMAS layer which is the supportive layer of the face. The skin is then redraped whilst discarding the excess. A facelift may be combined with other forms of surgery such as upper and lower blepharoplasty and browlift.
FACELIFT
Dr Damien Grinsell – Before & Afters AHPRA Registration: MED0001207555 Registered medication practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialty registration in surgery – plastic surgery). It is important to remember, any invasive procedure carries risks and individual results may vary depending on factors, not limited to but including age, genetics, diet, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. These are true and accurate images. Outcomes shown are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. Before any surgery, we recommend you consult a qualified health practitioner who should discuss with you at length these risks including possible complications and recovery/aftercare instructions specific to your procedure. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist plastic surgeon.
