How is facelift performed?

The technique chosen for the surgery depends on your features and desired
results. There are many variations of the facelift procedure. However, the
incision is typically hidden in the natural contour of your ear, and then extends
around your earlobe and back into the hairline. Following the surgery the
incisions are easily concealed by your hair and make up in women, and by the
facial hair shadow line in men.

Working through these incisions, the facial skin is freed from the underlying
tissues, then pulled upward and back. The excess skin is then removed. The
deeper tissues are also repositioned to restore a more youthful contour to your
face. If necessary an incision under the chin allows removal of fatty tissue in the
area and the smoothing of the cord-like structures of the underlying muscles in
the neck.