Are there options for men, because of shorter hair styles?
Placement of incisions for male facelifts requires individualized planning. This will vary based on the amount of hair, type of hairstyle, and cosmetic desires. If one only wishes to have the face and jowls tightened, but does not require neck tightening, there may be no need for surgery behind the ear. The alteration of the beard position is a consideration in male facelift surgery and the details of this are discussed on an individualized basis with Dr. Guida, as excellent options are available to camouflage the incision sites. What is a “minilift” or “minimal incision” facelift? This technique usually involves minimizing or avoiding placement of incisions in the hair bearing scalp behind the ears. This works well if there is no need for significant tightening of the neck skin. If the loose skin is primarily in the face and jowl area, and not in the neck, this may be an excellent option. The “mini-lift” shortens recovery and there is minimal scarring, and works well in the right pati
