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The number of surgical options available for plastic surgery patients varies as much as the number of patients’ needs. Which option you choose depends on how much money you want to spend, how long your recovery phase is and what your overall expectations are on your new appearance.

Your first step is to choose the best plastic surgeon for your procedure. You want to investigate the surgeon’s training, background and certifications. Ask for before and after photographs of some of his/her patients. And most of all, be sure you choose a doctor you feel comfortable with who will take the time to go over every step of the process, listens carefully to your needs and concerns and answers all your questions patiently and clearly. You want a qualified compassionate surgeon who provides personalized care for all your needs.

Facelift Options

Most patients see a plastic surgeon to reverse the effects of time and elements on their face. The right facelift procedure eliminates and reduces wrinkles, and tightens saggy skin around their face and jaw revealing a new youthful you. Discuss with your doctor in great detail the specific areas you want to see improvement on and what your expectations are. Also consider the cost of the different procedures. Ask your doctor about the thread facelift, which is significantly less expensive than traditional facelifts.

Typical Facelift Procedures

Traditional facelifts are affective in turning back the clock by tightening facial muscles and correcting sagging skin. A patient needs to make an informed decision before choosing the best procedure for his or her needs. The more common facelift options include the following:

• Lower facelift

• Mid facelift

• Thread facelift

Lower Facelift

A lower facelift tightens skin around the jawline and neck restoring a more youthful smooth look around the lower section of the face. There are several techniques available depending on the patient’s age and anatomy.

• The S-lift can be performed under local anesthesia and is idea for 30-50 year old patients. The surgeon makes an S-shaped incision in front of the ear trimming excess skin and tightening up the underlying structure of the lower face

• SMAS facelift is named after the muscle and connective fatty tissue underlying the skin. The tissue and skin is tightened after a longer incision is made from the temple to the ear hidden under the patient’s hairline

Mid Facelift

The mid facelift smoothes out the skin around the nose, eyes and corners of the mouth. This procedure is effective for patients who want cheek elevation but do not require any lift around the neck or under the chin.

Thread Facelift

This procedure is for patients who are just starting to experience early signs of aging. The thread facelift can be done in 1-2 hours and often without anesthesia. It’s less invasive than traditional facelifts and shows immediate results without any scarring. Through a small incision a surgeon inserts tiny threads into the face that pulls back and lifts the skin leaving a smooth, young-looking appearance. .

Although facelifts are a common and typically safe procedure, you want to be sure to choose an experienced and reputable surgeon.

In Denver, Colorado, please see the facelift specialists at Broadway Center for Plastic Surgery because we want to uncover all of your hopes and needs and give you the natural looking results you want and deserve.