With age, the skin loses elasticity and the effects of gravity, sun exposure, and life's stresses can be seen in the facial appearance. The jawline becomes slack and "jowly." Folds appear around the neck and the skin hangs. An incision is made in the hair area of the temple extending in front of and behind the ear. The skin is lifted off the face and neck, the deeper muscles are tightened, and the skin redraped to a higher position. This gives a more youthful appearance to the face. Many times additional procedures such as a browlift, eyelid surgery, chemical peel, or laser resurfacing may be desired to obtain maximum benefits.
