AI Article Synopsis

  • The facelift is the primary surgical method used for rejuvenating an aging face, with various techniques focusing on different areas and scar types.
  • Traditional facelift techniques mainly improve the mobile parts of the face but struggle to address fixed zones like the mouth, eyes, and forehead, leading to the development of additional methods.
  • Popular complementary techniques for facial rejuvenation include dermabrasion, lasers, chemical peels, and radiofrequency devices, which are selected based on individual patient needs and healing preferences.

Article Abstract

The facelift remains the gold standard for rejuvenating the aging face. Many surgical techniques exist in the surgeon's armamentarium that vary based on scar burden, extent of skin undermining, and manipulation of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system. Yet, existing strategies predominantly address the mobile face and have limited effect on fixed zones such as perioral, periorbita, and forehead. Multiple ancillary techniques have therefore been developed to address this therapeutic gap in facial rejuvenation. The most popular techniques today include dermabrasion, lasers, chemical peels, and radiofrequency devices. All have demonstrable safety and efficacy and are chosen based on the patient's unique anatomical presentation, comfort level, and tolerability of recovery time. Surgeons are ideally equipped with the tools and skills to offer all modalities and then tailor their treatment to the specific patient's anatomy. Herein, we review the most effective ancillary procedures of the facelift and describe an evolution of their use in our practice.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11140481PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojad063DOI Listing

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