The popularity of facial rejuvenation has skyrocketed recently. With new and improved techniques, we’re seeing celebrities in their 60s look like they’re in their 30s, which is having quite a cultural impact.
In reality, however, the purpose of a facelift was never to create a new face; it simply means to rejuvenate and refresh what’s already there. Surgeons usually achieve this by working with your features, not against them.
In this article, we’ll discuss what separates a face that looks too “done” from one that some might describe as “natural.”
Why Do Some Facelifts Look Overdone?
The reason many facelifts look unnatural is often technical, and usually comes down to the surgeon relying on skin tension as the main way to achieve a “lift.”
The problem is that the skin itself isn’t meant to hold all the long-term tension of a facelift. Because of that, the result can end up looking “tight,” and it may also age poorly over time due to the constant pulling.
It can also come down to a lack of attention to detail, especially when the neck, midface, and lower face aren’t treated as a whole and don’t work together.
Additionally, it’s important to remember that your face doesn’t lose volume or age evenly in every area. A good surgeon will pay attention to the patterns in which your skin behaves and place lifts according to those patterns.
How to Achieve a More ‘Natural’ Look?
By “natural results”, people usually mean a face that moves and behaves the way skin naturally does, and how it appears in different lighting. People can also observe it while sitting up close to someone, watching them smile, turn their head, and talk.
These results are usually subtle enough that the patient still looks like themselves, with their unique facial characteristics. However, they still require structural changes that are significant enough to make a difference, where the jawline looks cleaner, the neck looks smoother, and the cheeks look more supported.
Achieving this kind of result usually comes down to technique. Instead of pulling the skin tighter, modern facelifts focus on repositioning the deeper layers of the face. This allows the lift to look more natural and hold up better over time.
Additionally, volume can make a big difference, too. While not needed with every facelift, sometimes transferring fat to areas that have lost significant volume can soften the transitions and improve contour.
Finally, scar placement can also help make a surgery as undetectable as possible. A skilled surgeon will place these around the ear and hairline strategically so that the patient can hide them properly as they heal over time.
Who’s a Good Candidate For a Facelift?
A facelift is able to address concerns such as deep creases along the nose and corners of the mouth, sagging appearance of the cheeks and midface, loose skin or excess fat deposits, and more.
While the usual age-range is 40-60 years old, a surgeon will help determine whether you may be “too young” for a facelift or if other non-surgical options will serve you better.
Finally, other requirements for this kind of surgery are that a candidate doesn’t have medical conditions that obstruct healing, does not smoke, and has realistic expectations about their results.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, a good facelift shouldn’t change who you are. It should just bring you back to a version of yourself that feels more in line with how you already feel on the inside.
That’s where the surgeon you choose really matters. At his clinic in Milwaukee, Dr. Bosbous focuses on creating natural-looking results and building trust with his patients from the start.
Every face is different, and instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, he works with you to create a plan that actually fits your features and your expectations.
Whether you’re just starting to notice early signs of aging or looking for a more noticeable refresh, book a consultation with Dr. Bosbous now to find out what’s possible for you.