Info About Lower Facelift Surgery in New York. NY with top Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono.
What is a Lower Facelift?
A lower facelift is a surgical procedure that Dr. Jacono performs to tighten the loose skin of the jawline and jowls and drooping “turkey” neck. The Lower Facelift before and after creates a defined jawline and tightens the neck while smoothing deep wrinkles, and softening the corners of the mouth. It differs from a traditional Full Facelift that lifts the entire face because it focuses on the lower 1/3 of the face and neck which is most patients’ problem area. For those looking to refresh their appearance and perform less surgery, the lower facelift is ideal.
Dr. Jacono is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Considered one of the best lower facelift surgeons in NYC and America. He was elected one of the best facial plastic surgeons in NYC by New York Magazine and in America by Harper’s Bazaar. He regularly lectures on and demonstrates his lower facelift techniques to surgeons from around the world who come to learn from him, he lectures at facelift plastic surgery national and international symposia and has published extensively in the plastic surgery literature on his innovative techniques.
This cosmetic surgery procedure involves the lower portions of the patient’s face which involves the jawline and neck area primarily. This procedure is a great option for those individuals who are suffering from loose, sagging skin around their jawline and neck. This area is commonly referred to as jowls. The lower facelift does not address the cheeks so for patients who are looking to get their cheeks lifted, a deep plane would be best suited for their needs.
Lower Facelift Surgery Candidates
This procedure is best suited for men and women who are in their forties to sixties and beginning to show the early signs of aging. Patients should be in good physical health and have realistic expectations for their desired results.
The lower facelift can be performed with a combination of other facial rejuvenation procedures and during your consultation with Dr. Jacono, he will discuss what procedures are best suited for each patient’s needs.
The procedure utilizes incisions placed behind the ears so they are not visible even if you wear your hair back. Dr. Jacono will rejuvenate the lower face by lifting and tightening the underlying muscles and tissues of the face that have begun to sag during the natural aging process. The muscles that loosen that create the jowls are called the SMAS muscle, and those that loosen creating hanging under the neck are called the platysma.
The procedure will also remove excess skin which will eliminate visible creases and wrinkles leaving the skin smooth and firm.
Areas of the Face a Lower Facelift Address Include:
- Jowls
- Loose Neck Skin
- Loose Jawline Skin
- Deep Wrinkles
- Corners of the Mouth
The lower facelift treats the lower 1/3 of the face and neck described by the green circle in this picture.
Lower Facelift Procedure
Dr. Jacono can perform lower facelift surgery under local anesthesia without general anesthesia which is safe and allows for a quicker recovery. Dr. Jacono performs the lower facelift by creating small hidden incisions behind the ear. This helps to conceal any visible scars. The excess fat will be separated and removed from the skin and Dr. Jacono will tighten and reposition the underlying muscles to restore a more youthful and natural appearance.
To complete this cosmetic procedure, the remaining excess skin is tightened and trimmed away to restore smoother skin.
Lower Facelift Before and After Photos
Lower Facelift Before and After Patient 1:
This 50-year-old patient is just 3 weeks out from her lower facelift procedure.
Lower Facelift Before and After Patient 2:
This beautiful 56-year-old patient wanted to correct her dropping neck and jawline, as well as her sagging cheeks. She also felt that she looked tired when she looked in the mirror. To correct this, Dr. Jacono performed a lower facelift procedure to smooth and tighten the neck and jawline. To address her eyes, he used a blepharoplasty. She looks naturally rejuvenated and years younger.
Lower Facelift Before and After Patient 3:
This wonderful 63-year-old patient wanted to reverse the signs of aging. To accomplish this, Dr. Jacono performed a combination of procedures to areas of her face which resulted in a naturally youthful appearance. Her jawline is crisp and her neck is smooth and her cheeks restored to the natural position. She is super excited about how much younger she looks and that no one can tell she had any facial plastic surgery.
Lower Facelift Before and After Patient 4:
This 65-year-old retired physician from North Dakota is pictured here at 5 months after her facial plastic surgery with Dr. Andrew Jacono. She was worried about jowls, fallen cheeks, platysma bands, and tired eyes. Dr. Jacono rebalanced her face by performing a lower facelift procedure combined with a lateral temporal lift, an upper and lower eyelift, and a platysmaplasty for neck bands. He also performed a buccal fat removal to decrease the fullness of her lower face. She looks natural and refreshed and much more youthful.
Lower Facelift Before and After Patient 5:
Concerned with her sagging neck, jowls, and sagging brow, this female patient had a lower facelift surgery and a browlift with Dr. Jacono. Her after results show a smooth and defined jawline with a firmer neck and appears less tired due to her brow lift.
Lower Facelift Patient 6:
This patient is 1-year post-operative and in her early fifties. She wanted to look younger and more rejuvenated. Dr. Jacono performed a deep plane facelift procedure combined with a neck lift, platysmaplasty, lateral temporal lift and a lower blepharoplasty with orbital fat transposition. Her after photos show her looking natural and refreshed. Not pulled or too tight.
Lower Facelift Patient 7:
This wonderful 67-year-old patient felt that she could no longer recognize herself in the mirror as she continued to age. Her Jowls were heavy and sagging which were caused by early laxity along her jawline and neck regions. To address her concerns, Dr. Jacono performed a deep plane facelift combined with a necklift and platysmaplasty. The deep plane technique allows the cheeks to be lifted naturally creating the heart shape of youth. She was also unhappy with the appearance of her nose from a previous rhinoplasty procedure she had with a different surgeon. During her revision rhinoplasty procedure, I used rib cartilage to support, lift, and refine the tip. She is incredibly happy with her results.
Lower Facelift Patient 8:
This 57-year-old patient was unhappy with her sagging cheeks, jowls, neck, and visible hanging neckbands. Dr. Jacono performed a lower facelift procedure to address her concerns. A deep plane lift with a neck lift and platysmaplasty was combined to both lift her cheeks and to create a smooth jawline. She is very happy with her results which were taken just 8 weeks post-operative.
Hybrid Lower Facelift Patient 9:
This female patient underwent a a hybrid lower mini facelift which consisted of a deep plane S type hidden incision. She also had a lower eyelid lift with a fat transfer to her dark eye circles. The before and after photos show how the cheeks are now lifted including the lower third of her face and neck.
Lower Facelift Patient 10:
This 60 year old woman was concerned about her heavy “turkey neck” and poorly defined jawline and neck. To contour her jowls during the lower facelift Dr Jacono utilized a deep plane facelift approach and simultaneously removed extra fat from the neck and tightened the platysma muscle in the neck with a platysmaplasty.
Lower Facelift Patient 11:
This female patient wanted to look more refreshed without undergoing a full facelift procedure. Dr. Jacono performed a mini-facelift known as a Minimal Access Deep Plane Facelift or M.A.D.E. Lift. With no visible scarring, she can now pull her hair back into a ponytail and the incisions are invisible. She loves her new crisp jawline and lifted neck. She looks and feels ten years younger.
Lower Facelift Patient 12:
This patient wanted to refresh her appearance while looking natural and younger. Dr. Jacono performed a deep plane facelift and a lower blepharoplasty to address her concerns. Dr. Jacono also repositioned the lower eyebags to reduce the appearance of her dark eye circles. Her after photos show her cheeks have been lifted to reverse the drooping affect and the hollows under her eyes were smooth and filled. She looks natural and decades younger.
Lower Facelift Patient 13:
This female patient was unhappy with her sagging neck, wrinkles and jowls. Dr. Jacono performed a lower facelift and you can now see a well defined jawline with a wrinkle free neck.
Lower Facelift Patient 14:
Unhappy with her sagging cheeks, jowls, and neckline, this middle age female patient opted for a lower facelift with Dr. Jacono. Notice how her cheeks and neck are lifted leaving a well defined jawline and fuller cheeks.
Lower Facelift Patient 15:
The female patient was looking to have her cheeks lifted and her jawline redefined. Dr. Jacono performed a lower facelift on this patient and her after photos show the amazing facial rejuvenation results.
Schedule your lower facelift consultation with Dr. Jacono today by completing an online form or calling his office direct at 516-773-4646.
