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Do you want to improve the appearance of your face?
As we say, a facelift is a surgical procedure in which excess skin is removed, but the stretching is not of the skin but of the musculature and support system of the same, the SMAS. During the preoperative study, the suitability of this technique is assessed according to the patient’s objectives and expectations, and it is determined whether it is necessary to perform a combination with another type of facial rejuvenation treatments.
During the intervention, which is performed under general anesthesia, or with local anesthesia and sedation, the plastic surgeon will generally make an incision on the hairline (to camouflage the small scar and that it is not visible) and proceed with the replacement of the muscle layers, skin and fat of the face creating that facial stretching effect. In some cases, the facelift is combined with eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, depending on the type of treatment performed.
Indicated to treat laxity and wrinkles of the middle and lower thirds of the face and neck, with this cosmetic surgery in Antiaging Group Barcelona we intend, above all, to maintain the naturalness of the face. Therefore, in the cervicofacial facelift, our objective is to improve the structure of the face: we reposition the tissues and redefine the neck and jaw, giving volume to the cheekbone area and restoring the oval of youth.
The incisions we make are around the ears so that they are hidden. We combine this technique with liposuction with which we extract the fat that accumulates in the submandibular area (double chin) and with a fat filling technique (Coleman), or lipofilling, with which we provide volume to achieve facial rejuvenation.
In the neck, superficial fat is removed and the muscle bands of the platysma are treated. This defines the neck and the angle between the neck and jaw.
The first area that is affected by aging is the periorbital area, in which we observe a decrease in the projection and volume of the cheekbones and more marked ears and nasolabial fold. Today the solution is provided by the mid-face lift, with which we achieve natural results while being spectacular to rejuvenate the face and the area of the orbit and eyelids.
At Antiaging Group Barcelona we are one of the few teams that carry out this facial rejuvenation technique in Spain. Through two small incisions in the scalp and in the mouth we can lift all the tissues of the cheekbone, enhancing the area without the need for implants and with a lasting result. This technique gives a natural volume to the cheekbone but if necessary a lipofilling can be carried out.
The wrinkles on the forehead and frown lines are produced as a result of the hyperactivity of the frontal and corrugator muscles (responsible for frowning), generating notable expression lines. The objective of the forehead lift is to reduce or eliminate wrinkles in these areas and raise the eyebrows. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the sad, tired or angry appearance transmitted by some faces, giving them a more youthful appearance.
Our plastic surgeons perform the forehead lift with endoscopy. The result is a minimally invasive technique that allows us to carry out the treatment with two small cuts inside the scalp, so the scars are almost invisible and recovery is accelerated. In any case, Botox, which paralyzes the muscles that cause wrinkles, has reduced the frequency and need for forehead lift.
This treatment is aimed at resolving poorly defined, obtuse necks, in which there is no 90º angle between the jaw and neck. It is usually genetic and these patients are characterized by not obtaining good results with other treatments such as liposuction or lipolysis.
The reason for having a neck without definition is due to several anatomical factors:
Excess fat above and below the platysma muscle
Flaccidity of the platysma muscle
Voluminous digastric muscles
Large and drooping submandibular glands
In these cases it is necessary to perform open surgery, with a small incision under the chin. The fat and volume of the anatomical structures are reduced, sculpting the neck. The musculature is reinforced, creating a support hammock. We managed to completely change the shape of the neck.
El Dr. Jesús Benito Ruiz es el director médico y cofundador de Antiaging Group Barcelona, con más de 30 años de experiencia en Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reparadora. Licenciado con honores en Medicina y Cirugía por la Universidad de Valencia, se especializó en Cirugía Plástica en el Hospital “La Fe”. Ha sido presidente de la AECEP y vicepresidente de la SECPRE.
Reconocido por su innovación en técnicas quirúrgicas, el Dr. Benito Ruiz ha desarrollado procedimientos avanzados como el aumento mamario con grasa propia y el lifting facial sin cicatrices visibles. Es autor de numerosas publicaciones científicas y participa activamente en congresos internacionales. Entre sus premios destacan el Premio Gómez Ferrer Navarro de Cirugía y el Premio McGhan por sus avances en cirugía mamaria.
Good candidates for a facelift are those who have facial and neck skin with sagging, wrinkles, and deep folds. Candidates should also be in good health and have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure.
The surgery time depends on the complexity of each particular case. Generally, surgery lasts from 2 to 6 hours.
The results of a facelift can last for several years, although its duration will depend on factors such as age, skin quality, and subsequent care habits.
