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For Those Who Don't Want Facelifting
The doctors at Affiliated Dermatology have developed less invasive "MiniTuck" procedures that are especially effective when used as early intervention against signs of aging. These procedures target specific areas of the face and neck, and can be done instead of the more surgically intensive full facelift.
Jawline Tuck
The Jawline Tuck is a remarkable procedure for those who don't want to go through facelifting, yet want to recapture a youthful appearance. The Jawline Tuck is a minimally invasive technique to remove wrinkled and sagging skin from the jaw line, chin and upper neck. The underlying muscles and connective tissues are also lifted and tightened to give a more permanent result than would otherwise be possible. The best time for this surgery and the degree of improvement differ from individual to individual depending on age and type of skin, the underlying bone structure, smoking, sun damage, heredity, and environmental factors.
During the Jawline Tuck, your lower facial skin and muscles are tightened, and your surgeon removes any loose, excess skin. A light sedative is used, and the procedure generally takes approximately 1 hour. The Jawline Tuck is often combined with other cosmetic procedures, like Neck & Jowl Liposuction and BOTOX® Therapy for frown lines, to help patients look years younger. The incisions are tiny and the majority of work is done under the skin, allowing for minimal down time. By the 7th post-operative day, most patients have returned to normal activity.
After the Jawline Tuck, patients notice a subtle yet definite enhancement of their features. The complete results of the procedure may not be fully apparent for several months, since the skin continues to tighten after it heals. |
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A Jawline Tuck corrected the bottom-heavy, sagging look of this patient's face.
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Midface Tuck
The doctors at Affiliated Dermatology have developed "the Midface Tuck" for early mid-facial sagging that can occur in the mid-30s to early 40s. The Midface Tuck is a progressive procedure for those who want early intervention against sagging cheeks and accentuated smile lines, but do not desire a full facelifting procedure.
The Midface Tuck is a minimally invasive technique to re-support the cheeks and relieve the sagging skin causing the deepening smile lines. The underlying muscles and connective tissues are also lifted and tightened to give a more permanent result than otherwise would be possible. The best time for this surgery and the degree of improvement differ from individual to individual depending on age and type of skin, the underlying bone structure, smoking, sun damage, heredity, and environmental factors.
During the Midface Tuck, your cheeks are re-tightened, and your surgeon removes any loose, excess skin. A light sedative is used, and the procedure generally takes approximately 1 hour. The Midface Tuck is often combined with other cosmetic procedures like fat transfer to the smile lines to help patients look years younger. The incisions are tiny, along the hairline at the temple, and the majority of work is done under the skin. This technique allows for minimal downtime. By the 7th post-operative day, most patients have returned to normal activity, and by two weeks strenuous exercise is allowed.
The Midface Tuck results in a subtle yet definite enhancement of the features. The complete results of the procedure may not be fully apparent for several months, since the skin continues to tighten after it heals.
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