Face Lift

Summary

In this detailed procedure, Dr. Nettle performs a facial surgery to lift and tighten the skin of Jade’s face. With a high hairline and sharp forehead angle, Jade requires large incisions running from ear to temple. These incisions allow the surgeon to access the muscles beneath the skin, lifting her temple and face. The muscles are repositioned and reattached to the bone, and the skin is pulled back to stretch out wrinkles, resulting in a smoother, tighter surface for a rejuvenated appearance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The patient has a high hairline and a sharp forehead angle.
• 😀 Large incisions are required to access the underlying muscles.
• 😀 The incisions run from ear to temple for better access.
• 😀 Dr. Nettle performs a procedure to lift the patient's temple and face.
• 😀 The procedure involves separating the skin from the underlying facial structures.
• 😀 Muscles are pulled up and back during the surgery.
• 😀 The skin is reattached to the bone after the muscles are adjusted.
• 😀 The skin is also pulled back, helping to stretch out wrinkles.
• 😀 The skin stretching creates a tighter and smoother facial surface.
• 😀 The surgery aims to lift the face and reduce the appearance of aging.

Q & A

What is the significance of Jones' high hairline in this procedure?

Jones' high hairline plays a key role in the procedure, as the sharp angle of her forehead requires larger incisions, which allows the surgeon to access deeper tissues for lifting the face and temple.

Why are large incisions made from ear to temple?

Large incisions from ear to temple are made to give Dr. Nettle better access to the underlying muscles, which is necessary for the face and temple lifting procedure.

What happens to the muscles during this procedure?

The facial muscles are separated from the surrounding structures, then lifted and repositioned. They are pulled up and back, before being reattached to the bone.

How does the procedure affect the skin?

The skin is pulled back as part of the process, which tightens the surface and helps reduce wrinkles, giving the face a smoother, more youthful appearance.

What is the role of the skin in this lifting procedure?

The skin is stretched back over the muscles and tissues, enhancing the tightness of the face and smoothing out wrinkles in the process.

How are wrinkles addressed during the procedure?

Wrinkles are addressed by stretching the skin taut, which reduces their appearance and creates a smoother, tighter surface.

What is the purpose of separating the skin and muscles from the facial structures?

Separating the skin and muscles from the facial structures allows for better manipulation of the muscles to achieve the desired lift, and ensures the skin can be stretched properly for wrinkle reduction.

What effect does the procedure have on the facial appearance?

The procedure results in a more youthful appearance by lifting the face and temple, reattaching the muscles to the bone, and tightening the skin to remove wrinkles.

What kind of surgical access does Dr. Nettle require for this procedure?

Dr. Nettle requires access to the deeper facial muscles, which is made possible by the large incisions that run from the ear to the temple.

Why is it important for Dr. Nettle to pull the muscles up and back?

Pulling the muscles up and back helps lift the facial tissues and create a more youthful appearance. This repositioning is crucial for the success of the face-lifting procedure.