How Did Face Lift Techniques Evolve Over Time?
Even ancient Egyptians and Romans recorded techniques for giving the face a more youthful appearance, but contemporary face lift techniques have developed over the course of the last century. The first face lift is usually attributed to Eugen Hollander who performed the surgery in Germany in 1901. Face lifts were rare in these times for several reasons. For one, cosmetic surgery was usually considered an unnecessary risk before the discovery of antibiotics. Infection was all too likely and the consequences were dire at that time. Secondly, doctors of the time closely guarded their secrets as they believed riches would soon follow the doctor who discovered the secret to regaining youth. The first popular face lift technique emerged in the 1920s and didn’t change for nearly fifty years. This face lift technique was eventually replaced as the results over time were less than optimal. A man by the name of Skoog advanced face lift surgery in 1974 by changing the suture technique. Near the s
