10 Popular Facelifts

A  Vertical facelift, also known as a short-scar or limited-incision facelift, orVertical Restore Facelift technique uses the deep plane approach: lifting the facial tissues vertically, not horizontally.

This technique avoid the ‘pulled’ appearance and offers a natural-looking and long-lasting facelift.

The vertical restore facelift focuses on the deep fascia layer, which causes facial sagging, including drooping cheeks, lower face and jowl area, and the neck.

This technique involves a repositioning of the deeper tissue and facial muscles creating natural results. The deep plane technique, also known as the deep plane facelift or neck lift, ensures long lasting results. Of course following a correct diet and exercice and avoiding strong sun is crucial. 

A plastic surgeon with years of experience and expertise has the understanding of facial anatomy that can achieve this bespoke facelift surgery.

Find out more about this Vertical Restore facelift technique. 

A ponytail facelift is less invasive than a traditional facelift. The procedure gets its name from the incisions made behind the patient’s ears, which resemble a ponytail. This type of facelift is often used to treat sagging in the mid-face region. We can also combine it with other procedures, such as a brow lift or eyelid surgery.

A SMAS facelift is a procedure for men or women who want an overall improvement in their appearance, as it treats sagging skin, muscle laxity and can target jowls. It can achieve a cheek and jowl lift. It can also target the neck area, although id there is comprehensive skin laxity then a neck lift as well may be recommended. A SMAS is often the suggested facelift for the mid to lower face. 

A lower facelift focuses on correcting sagging in the lower half of the face, including the jowls and neck. The surgeon makes the incisions for this procedure along the hairline and in the creases of the ear. The skin is lifted and the surgeon removes excess tissue. The remaining skin is then re-draped and held in place with sutures.

A mini facelift is a less invasive alternative to a traditional facelift. The procedure involves making small incisions in the hairline and around the ear. The skin is lifted and the surgeon removes excess tissue. The remaining skin is then re-draped and held in place with sutures.

An S lift is a type of facelift that acquired its name from the shape of the incisions made during the procedure. The incisions are made in an S shape, with one branch starting at the hairline and the other branch starting in front of the ear. The skin is lifted and the surgeon removes excess tissue. The remaining skin is then re-draped and held in place with sutures.

A mid-facelift focuses on correcting sagging in the middle region of the face, including the cheeks and around the mouth. The surgeon makes the incisions for this procedure along the hairline and in the creases of the ear. The skin is lifted and the surgeon removes excess tissue. The remaining skin is then re-draped and held in place with sutures. Your Kensington Medical-surgical team may recommend combining a mid-facelift with an eyelid lift or a brow lift.

A deep plane facelift is a surgical procedure that targets the deep structures beneath the skin called the deeper facial musculature. The surgical procedure involves repositioning and lifting the deeper tissues. It results in a comprehensive and natural facelift. Thsi facelift has seen increasing popularity over the past 5 years.

A stem cell facelift is a less invasive alternative to a traditional facelift. The procedure involves injecting stem cells into the skin to help repair and regenerate tissue. This can help improve the appearance of the skin and reduce the signs of ageing. Many people combine a stem cell facelift with an actual facelift to give them more volume in the face. Ask about this combination which is prving to be popular.

If you are considering a facelift, book a consultation with one of our expert plastic surgeons at Kensington Medical. Our team of experts will work with you to determine which facelift procedure is best suited for your individual needs. We offer various options, including traditional facelifts, mini facelifts, SMAS, Deep plane facelift, Vertical Restore and combination fat transfer / stem cell facelifts and many other combinations. Undestanding why a particular facelift is the best for your facial structure is crucial.  Contact us today here or call us on 0204 551 4892.