Question:
I’d like to get a facelift but it’s very important to me that I look natural afterward. What can I do to ensure this?
Answer:
With today’s techniques, facelifts should provide a refreshed, lifted look, not a pulled, wind tunnel effect.
This is due to the fact that the deep tissues (SMAS and platysma muscles/fascia) are lifted first – this is where the tension is placed. The skin is then allowed to naturally follow rather than be pulled.
Using these techniques, a facial plastic surgeon is able to avoid that “stretched” appearance that sometimes occurs with more limited, superficial facelift procedures. I recommend discussing your options in a one-on-one consultation.