• 2. Face Lift
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Steven M. Denenberg, M.D.
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Face lift tutorial

This tutorial describes the face lift operation with explicit photographs of what happens during surgery.

The list below, repeated in the navigation bar at left, tells you what each chapter in the face lift tutorial discusses. Click on a chapter title to get started.

(If you are looking for before and after face lift pictures, go to the face lift before and after section.)


Initial incisionsIntroduction to the face lift: incision planning, opening incisions, and initial dissection

PlicationIntermediate steps in the face lift: pulling up the deep tissues

Skin excisionRemoving the excess skin, closing the wounds

Scar pitfallsProblems that can arise if the incision placement isn't planned carefully

Pre-jowl implantThe pre-jowl implant, which can help make a younger-appearing jaw line

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