Mini facelift
A short incision in front of the ear and a limited lift of the lower face. Ideal for early jowls in people in their forties with good skin. Shorter operation and recovery, but a more limited effect.
SMAS facelift
The supporting layer under the skin is tightened or folded and the skin is redraped without tension. It treats the jowls, jawline and upper neck and suits a large number of patients with moderate sagging.
Deep plane facelift
The surgeon works under the SMAS and releases the ligaments so that the tissues move as one unit. It has the strongest effect on the mid-face and nasolabial folds and is often chosen for marked sagging. It is a longer operation that requires experience.
How the surgeon decides
The degree of sagging, skin quality, the neck, bone structure and your expectations all count. That is why the right technique is decided after looking at your photos and examining you, not from a brochure.
