The 8 point lift involves the injection of small amounts of a temporary dermal filler. The filler is strategically placed in areas of the face where significant volume loss has occurred. This then adds support and volume to the skin resulting in a visible lift.
The 8 point facelift involves injecting of dermal filler to a specific sequence of targets areas of the mid-face. The result is to lift, contour and revitalise the whole mid and lower face.
Where are the 8 points in the 8 point facelift? The 8 precise injection areas are described as follows: The first pointis the junction between the cheek and the temple. It is a very specific point and treated with placement of filler onto the zygomatic bone, usually 0.1-0.2mL.
In most cases, a facelift works best for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s when signs of aging begin to become prevalent. Deep lines, wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin are the result of the aging process and can be best corrected through surgical techniques rather than non-surgical ones.
Since deep plane facelifts achieve the most natural, long-lasting result, it's often the best facelift option for patients who want to appear more youthful without looking different or significantly altering their appearance.
The SMAS facelift is targeted towards the correction of the internal structure of the facial skin, thus yielding more natural-looking results as compared to the conventional facelift. The results last longer (as long as ten years or more) than those of the traditional facelift.
This treatment is called the 10-point face lift as it targets 10 areas in the face that commonly lose volume as we age. During this treatment we are looking to place filler in each of the 10 points on each side of the face in order to restore youthful volume and underlying support.
American Academy of Dermatology Association: "Cosmetic Procedures: Are They Safe for People 65 and Older?" American Society of Plastic Surgeons: "Study Reports Cosmetic Procedures as Safe for Elderly as Young."
Facelift recovery time
You should look and feel normal after 2 – 4 weeks. Keep in mind that facelift surgery cannot stop natural aging, so we encourage patients to continue to take care of their skin and make healthy lifestyle choices.
The 8 Point Face Lift is a long lasting, subtle way to give a more natural youthful appearance to your facial features. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and can last for up to 18 months.
The 8 point facelift only takes approximately 30 minutes, tightening, smoothing and lifting the skin instantly, and can last for up to 18 months.
Kardashian said she had no filler, including in her lips and cheeks, “No filler. Never filled either one, ever,” she explained.
We will examine your face while resting and moving to make the best assessment for treatment. The actual treatment begins with the application of a topical anaesthetic to reduce the sensation of the injections. Some patients report feeling a little pressure from the injections, but it's not a painful process.
Ultherapy. One popular noninvasive technique is Ultherapy, which delivers ultrasound heat energy to lift and support deeper layers of skin around your chin and face area.
Korean Face Lift Surgery Features
Outstanding lifting effect – It sets a maximum lifting range properly based on condition of each individual, and shows maximized lifting effect by pulling up not just skin but also SMAS tissue, and subcutaneous fat.
Because the facelift requires anesthesia, you'll be sleepy and groggy after your surgery. This means you'll need to have a close friend or family member bring you home. You'll likely feel the most discomfort your first day, so you should take pain medications to stay on top of it.
There is no age at which an individual is too old for any cosmetic enhancement, so long as they are healthy enough to undergo the rigors of surgery, anesthesia and recovery from the procedure.
Why? When the facelift is performed, the skin is tightened and it can flatten out the jowls because the skin is tighter. However, over time as the skin relaxes, the full fatty jowls will restretch out the skin and the jowls will reappear. Weight loss prior to face lift surgery is very important for these people.
Unlike a facelift, fillers can't remove extra skin or provide any significant degree of skin tightening. Fillers also can't lift the facial muscles or fat pads and, therefore, the results don't last as long either.
Technically, there is no limit or “magic number” when it comes to how many facelifts can be performed. But as we mentioned, we want to make sure your results remain as natural as possible. Too many surgeries can make your face appear “pulled” or “worked on,” which is not always desirable.
How much younger does a facelift make me look? According to a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking at an average of 12 years younger after facelift surgery.
A nonsurgical facelift uses noninvasive or minimally invasive techniques to improve the appearance of your facial skin. Treatments such as dermal fillers and fat injections add volume for a smoother, younger look.
Switzerland has for many years been known to be a country that provides world-class cosmetic surgery. It also boasts of having some of the best plastic surgeons in the world. Just as with the United States, you can expect to pay an arm and a leg for the treatment but it will be worth it in the end.
When a face lift looks unnatural, it's usually because the patient's skin actually looks like it's been pulled up or to the side, almost as if their skin is being blown back by a heavy wind. The reason this looks odd is because our underlying facial structure itself changes with age.