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Description
Assessment of facial and neck laxity (jawline, jowls, banding, skin quality), standardized photographs, medical and pre-anesthetic work-up. Smoking cessation is advised 4 weeks before and after the procedure to optimize healing.
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Neck and Face Lift (Cervicofacial Lift)
The cervicofacial lift is the gold-standard procedure for comprehensive facial and neck rejuvenation. It corrects skin laxity, jowls, deep wrinkles, and redefines the facial contour with natural, long-lasting results.
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Surgical technique
The modern cervicofacial lift addresses the deep structures with SMAS lifting and deep-plane lifting for a natural, long-lasting result. A mini-lift is not recommended for significant laxity: it gives a minimal result, scars can be relatively visible, and its effect is mainly on the skin rather than the deeper layers.
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Recovery
Moderate to significant facial and neck laxity, jowls, loss of jawline definition, marked nasolabial folds, sagging neck. Indicated for patients seeking comprehensive, natural, and stable rejuvenation.
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The cervicofacial lift is generally performed between ages 45 and 70, when skin laxity is significant. Before 45, less invasive techniques (thread lifts, injections) may be sufficient.
A well-performed lift takes 10 to 15 years off the appearance and the result lasts on average 10 years. Aging then resumes naturally and gradually.
No, current techniques work deeply on the SMAS without excessively pulling the skin. The result is natural and rejuvenated without an 'operated' look. Facial expression is preserved.
The scars follow the contour of the ears and extend into the scalp. They become invisible once healed (3-6 months) and hair implantation is preserved.
One night of hospitalization is generally planned for monitoring. Some lifts can be performed on an outpatient basis depending on the extent of the procedure and the patient's health.
Yes, it is often combined with blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting, or liposuction of the double chin for comprehensive, harmonious facial rejuvenation.