10 Popular Facelifts

A vertical facelift, also known as a short-scar or limited-incision facelift, is ideal for patients with signs of ageing. The procedure involves incisions above the hairline, increases of the ear, and possibly along the lower scalp. The skin is lifted and the surgeon removes excess tissue. The remaining skin is held in place with sutures.

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 fat transfer or fat grafting to the face along with an upper or lower eyelid surgery.

Find out which facelift is right for you by contacting us.

If you are considering a facelift, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our expert plastic surgeons at Kensington Medical. Our team of experts will work with you to determine which procedure is best suited for your individual needs. We offer various options, including traditional facelifts, mini facelifts, SMAS, Deep plane facelift and combination fat transfer / stem cell facelifts and many combinations of the above list, so you can find the perfect treatment to help you achieve your desired results. Contact us today here or call us on 0204 551 4892.