The surgeon makes the incision for a traditional face lift surgery beginning in the temple area behind the hairline, then continuing down in front of the ear, and circling around the ear lobe back up to the point where it started, in the scalp. Care is taken to position the incision in a natural skin crease so it is camouflaged from view.
Traditional Face Lift: Step-By-Step
By Natalie Kita, About.com
Updated: December 20, 2007
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Surgeon Makes Incisions
Image shows the incision lines for a traditional face lift. The red dashed line represents the incision which is placed behind the ear.
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- Anesthesia Is Administered
- Surgeon Makes Incisions
- Muscle and Connective Tissue Are Repositioned and Tightened
- Excess Skin Is Trimmed Away
- Incisions Are Closed
- Healing Begins With the Application of Dressings
- After Care Instructions Are Given
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