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Face Lift Aging of the face is inevitable. As the years go by, the skin begins to loosen on the face and neck. A face lift rejuvenates the lower one-third of the face, including the jaw line and neck. It is often combined with facial liposuction, or removal of fat from the lower face and neck to improve the result. The Procedure The face lift incision begins in the area of the temple hair, just above and in front of the ear. It continues in front of the ear, around the lobe, up into the crease behind the ear, and then backward into the scalp. No hair is shaved from the incision site. The skin is raised outward before it is repositioned, and the underlying muscle and connective tissue is tightened. Some fat may be removed directly or with liposuction. For men, the incision is aligned to accommodate the natural beard lines. In all cases, the incisions are placed where they will fall in natural skin creases for camouflage. After advancing the skin and trimming the excess, the incisions are closed with fine sutures and/or metal clips. Cords or banding in front of the neck are addressed at the same time through a separate small incision under the chin. Depending on the extent of the surgery, the process can take from two to four hours. Following the surgery, the surgeon will apply a dressing to protect the entire area where the incisions have been made. |
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Dr. Derek Jones | Medical Center Clinic | 8333 N. Davis Hwy | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Pensacola FL 32514 850.484.FACE |
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