Facelift Atlanta

Am I An Ideal Candidate For A Facelift?

Each facelift procedure is highly individualized. During your consultation, our Atlanta facelift surgeons will examine your skin’s elasticity, underlying muscle tone, and bone structure to determine if your goals and expectations are realistic.

After evaluating your medical history and current health, you will be encouraged to ask questions and voice any concerns you may have before Dr. Killingsworth and his plastic surgery team recommend a personal treatment plan to meet your specific needs. We will also discuss common skin care add-ons for improved skin tone and texture. Defined facial features, visible contours, and natural angles that are proportional all create structural balance in your face. With the many different types of facelift techniques available, our facial plastic surgeons will work with you so that you are comfortable with the treatment plan we have chosen for you.

What Are My Facelift Options?

Our Our Atlanta facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Killingsworth, and his surgical team are experienced in the most advanced techniques for facelift surgery. Some patients are concerned with looking over-done following their facelift. Our surgeons evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss your concerns and goals to determine the best facelift option for you!

Traditional Facelift:

A traditional facelift (or SMAS facelift) targets the lower face and neck. This facelift technique involves an incision in the hairline that starts above the ear, continues around the ear, and ends behind the ear. Through this incision, your facelift surgeon will extract skin from underlying fat and muscle and use sutures to lift the SMAS muscle layer toward the ears. This muscle tightening can provide longevity to your facelift results. Excess skin is also removed during a traditional facelift.

Deep Plane Facelift:

The deep plane facelift is a modified version of a traditional facelift. During this method, the deeper planes of the face are targeted to lift and reposition the muscle. Your facelift surgeon will also separate certain muscle layers from deeper facial structures to better address drooping skin. The deep plane facelift can achieve substantial results, but this technique also has a higher risk of injury to facial nerves.

Subperiosteal Facelift:

The subperiosteal facelift is performed at the very deepest layers of your facial structure. Named after the area directly above the facial bones, a subperiosteal facelift is more extensive than a traditional facelift or deep plane facelift.

Mid Facelift:

A mid facelift can target the cheeks to reduce the prominence of nasolabial folds. During a mid facelift, your facial plastic surgeon can treat sagging skin to accentuate cheek contours. The mid facelift is often a good alternative for patients looking to address the earliest signs of aging around the cheeks, nose, and upper lip.

Mini Facelift:

The mini facelift is a less invasive procedure that utilizes smaller incisions and can result in less healing time than a traditional facelift. Younger patients who have good skin elasticity may be ideal candidates for a mini facelift.

Short Scar Facelift:

There are various short scar facelift techniques that can accentuate facial contours. The S-Lift is a type of mini facelift that has been modified so that the incision is in an “S” shape named after Dr. Zia Saylan (the inventor’s last name).

This incision does not extend behind the ear. The S-Lift is ideal for patients with mild looseness of the jawline. This method can result in less downtime than a traditional facelift. The MACS Lift (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift) and the Quick Lift are two versions of the S-Lift. These procedures are designed to treat mild skin laxity and can result in more downtime than the S-Lift. A short scar facelift may be ideal for patients in their forties or fifties who have moderate amounts of excess skin, but do not want to undergo a more invasive type of facelift.

Temporal Facelift:

The temporal facelift is designed to address the eyebrow area. During your temporal facelift, your facelift surgeon will lift sagging skin on the sides of your brows. This facelift technique is ideal for patients who have moderate drooping around the eyebrows.

Platysmaplasty:

Platysmaplasty surgery (or submentoplasty) can correct neck banding by targeting the platysma muscles. These muscles begin to protrude as you age, which can lead to the appearance of neck cords that run parallel down the neck. Platysmaplasty surgery can separate skin from the underlying muscle to reduce neck branding and achieve a smoother-looking appearance.

Endoscopic Facelift:

The endoscopic facelift technique uses innovative technology to help guide your surgery. During this procedure, an endoscope is used to transmit images of your facial structure from under the skin. A tiny camera is attached to a small probe and inserted beneath the skin, helping visualize the underlying facial tissues being treated.