Men and women usually want different things from a facelift, in facial contour, in definition, and in the extent of surgery. At consultation we work closely with you to agree which areas matter most, and to understand how you see beauty and health, so that the plan is sensible and right for your age.
Elegance in the face matters to everyone, but we expect to see different things in the faces of men and women.
The differences lie in the clarity of the skin, the complexion, the shadows and highlights, and in the shape of the bone structure itself.
Women's faces tend towards a heart shape, with higher cheekbones. With age, the lower face often becomes heavier and squarer, which can look more masculine. A facelift for a woman aims to restore the softer, tapering contour of the cheek and jawline.
Men having a facelift usually want a clear jawline and a defined neck, and to look rested rather than different. A well-defined neck contour, with the Adam's apple slightly more visible, is part of a masculine appearance.
The plan for men also addresses the folds between the nose and mouth and the lines at the corners of the mouth, but the face is shaped to keep its masculine character. Volume, where needed, is added conservatively with fat transfer, and occasionally cheek or chin implants are used for definition.
Cosmetic surgery is not immune to fashion. As techniques develop, more can be changed, but a balanced face is more than the sum of every possible change. The aim is an elegant result that suits your age.
Overstretched skin and overfilled cheeks are both easy to recognise as unnatural, and they draw attention. A deep plane facelift moves the deeper tissues of the face back to where they were, so the skin is not pulled and the result does not look tight.
Talking openly with your surgeon about what concerns you most, and understanding where a change would start to look "operated", are an important part of a good result.
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