As you age, the skin and muscles can lose their elasticity and begin to sag, progressing to undereye bags, jowls, a double chin, and deep creases. The result can be that you look and feel older than you really are. To restore a youthful appearance to the face and neck, we offer a variety of facelift techniques. Our cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Brownrigg, has devoted his practice exclusively to facial and neck surgery, thereby achieving excellence and perfection within the procedures devoted to these intricate areas.
As our understanding of the underlying structures of the face and neck improves, so do techniques to correct signs of aging in these structures. The SMAS facelift is one such innovation that gives a lasting, natural lift to the face and jaw line.
Traditionally, a facelift was performed by lifting and tightening only the superficial layer of skin. This method sometimes resulted in a “pulled” look and didn’t correct the drooping of the face’s underlying structures—only the skin.
An SMAS facelift, however, improves all three layers of the face – the superficial skin layer, the underlying layer of fat, and the superficial masculoaponeurotic system (from which the SMAS facelift gets its name).
In an SMAS facelift, tension is restored to more than just the skin. The procedure yields a more natural look, without the pulled appearance of classical facelifts. It is especially effective in giving a lasting lift to the chin and jawline.
With this technique, the incision is often placed inside the ear canal rather than in front of the ear as with older techniques. Furthermore, this advanced technique causes fewer problems with bleeding, bruising, and scar formation.
To make healing even more quick and painless, Dr. Brownrigg uses a product called Tisseel sealant to cap the SMAS facelift procedure. Tisseel sealant is a product made by Baxter Healthcare in Deerfield, Illinois, which minimizes swelling and bruising in face and neck surgery. For you, Tisseel sealant means a faster and more comfortable recovery, with fewer healing problems.
Anyone in Ontario interested in an SMAS facelift to rejuvenate their face should contact Dr. Brownrigg today.
The S-lift facelift is another advanced technique that rejuvenates the face and requires only a short recovery time.
The “S” refers to the shape of the scar this procedure generates, which follows the natural curve in front of the ear and extends up behind the hairline.
Using this technique, most patients are able to return to work within a week to 10 days after surgery. An S-lift facelift yields natural results and extremely high patient satisfaction, even compared to more invasive facelift techniques. Risks of nerve injury, bleeding, infection, or obvious scarring are small in this procedure.
The S-lift facelift technique is most dramatic in beautifying the neck and middle to lower region of the face. Though this technique is minimally invasive, it requires the tightening of the lower layer of the face, not just of the skin; therefore, results last as long as those of a traditional facelift.
A consultation with Dr. Brownrigg at his office is the best way to determine which facelift procedure is best for you. If you want a more youthful face and natural-looking results, we can make it happen! Contact Dr. Brownrigg today.
Dr. Peter Brownrigg is the choice of Ottawa, Ontario residents for facelift surgery and can discuss the best option for you to create the most natural look. Contact us today to learn more about these procedures.
Dr. Peter Brownrigg, MD
Carling Executive Park
1525 Carling Ave, Suite 608
Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R9
Canada
Toll Free: 1-866-875-7722
Phone: 613-724-1214
Fax: 613-724-1240
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