Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Facelift Procedures with Fat InjectionsOUR PROCEDURE
Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the mid-face (cheeks) and neck (jawline). In a full facelift, forehead and upper/lower eyelid procedures can also be performed. Whether you're seeking a deep-plane facelift, mini facelift, or other specialized techniques, our board-certified surgeons create tailored solutions to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Discover a transformative approach to facial rejuvenation at MCC. Our comprehensive facelift procedures and advanced fat grafting techniques provide natural-looking, long-lasting results that restore youthful contours and enhance skin quality.
The Facelift is designed to:
- Lift and tighten sagging skin on the lower face and neck.
- Achieve a long-lasting, natural-looking improvement in facial appearance.
- Eliminate jowls along the jawline.
- Reposition underlying facial tissues and fat pads.
- Remove excess facial skin and re-drape the remaining skin smoothly.
- Restore lost volume and definition of the cheeks.
Understanding Fat Injections: Micro, Milli, and Nanofat
Fat injections are a cutting-edge solution for volume restoration and skin rejuvenation, often integrated with facelift procedures. Fat is harvested from a donor site (such as the abdomen or thighs), processed, and re-injected into specific facial areas.
Types of Fat Injections:
- Microfat: Gently processed to maintain its structural integrity, microfat restores volume to areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline for a natural plumping effect.
- Millifat: Slightly larger fat particles that are ideal for filling deeper hollows and providing structural support.
- Nanofat: Highly emulsified fat with regenerative properties, rich in growth factors, used to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and promote collagen production.
Deep-Plane Facelift
Traditional facelifts only deal with the top layer of skin, do not give a natural look, and do not last long. In a deep-plane (vertical) facelift, the muscles and deep tissues underneath the skin are also treated for a fresh, long-lasting look in the cheeks and jawline. The facelift is enhanced with fat grafting.
Benefits of Fat Injections:
- Restores lost facial volume naturally.
- Enhances skin texture and elasticity.
- Reduces reliance on synthetic fillers.
- Provides long-lasting, biocompatible results.
Procedure Details
A lot of the time, you will need to sit down with your surgeon and make sure that you tell him or her exactly what you need. Your surgeon will then be able to examine your face and see what can be done for you to achieve the look that you want. Many different types of facelifts exist, including vertical and traditional treatments. There are also options like the deep plane facelift, the mini-facelift, and the thread facelift. Your surgeon will also review your reasons for performing such a procedure so that you will have time to consider the decision and ensure that you want it. The facelift procedure itself will usually take between two to four hours. This depends on what sort of operation is being performed in the first place. This will also depend on the areas of the face that are being treated. Patients who undergo the procedure must stay in the hospital for at least one night. The next day, your surgery will conduct a follow-up to ensure that everything has gone well.