What is facial rejuvenation?

As we age, the face gradually changes. The skin loses elasticity, fatty tissue shifts or diminishes, and the bone structure of the face slowly alters.

This can lead to various characteristics, such as:

• skin laxity
• loss of facial volume
• folds around the mouth and nose
• sagging of the jawline
• changes around the eyes and lips

Facial rejuvenation focuses on restoring harmony between these different structures.

Depending on the anatomy and the patient’s expectations, this can be achieved using various surgical techniques.

When is facial rejuvenation indicated?

The first signs of facial aging often become visible around the eyes, the mouth, and the jawline.

Many patients notice, for example:

• a tired appearance
• sagging of the cheeks
• jowls along the jawline
• volume loss in the midface
• a less defined transition between the jaw and the neck

When these changes become bothersome, facial rejuvenation can help restore the balance and contour of the face.

The most suitable treatment depends on:

• the degree of skin laxity
• facial volume loss
• the patient’s anatomy
• the patient’s expectations

How does the face age?

Facial aging is a complex process involving multiple structures.

Key changes include:

• loss of skin elasticity
• shifting of facial fat compartments
• bone resorption of the facial bones
• laxity of ligaments and muscles

These changes cause the face to gradually lose volume and tissues to sag downwards.

Therefore, modern facial surgery focuses not only on the skin but also on the underlying structures of the face.

Options for facial rejuvenation

There are several surgical procedures that can correct facial aging.

Which treatment is most suitable depends on the anatomy and the areas that have changed the most.

Facelift

A facelift primarily corrects sagging of the mid and lower face.

The procedure focuses on:

• sagging of the cheeks
• jowls
• deep folds around the mouth
• laxity of the jawline

During a facelift, the underlying structures of the face are tightened and excess skin is removed.

Neck Lift

A neck lift focuses on the neck and the transition between the jaw and the neck.

This procedure can help with:

• excess skin in the neck
• fat accumulation under the chin
• visible neck bands
• a less defined jawline

A neck lift is often combined with a facelift to achieve a harmonious rejuvenation of the face and neck.

Eyelid surgery

The eyes play a significant role in the overall appearance of the face.

With age, excess skin can develop on the eyelids.

An eyelid correction (blepharoplasty) can help with:

• excess skin on the upper eyelid
• a tired appearance
• restriction of the field of vision due to overhanging skin

Lip lift

As we age, the distance between the nose and the upper lip can increase. This makes the upper lip less visible.

A lip lift shortens this distance and can:

• make the upper lip more visible
• improve lip projection
• restore the balance of the mouth region

Facial lipofilling

In addition to skin laxity, volume loss plays a major role in facial aging.

In lipofilling, one’s own fat is used to restore volume in areas such as:

• cheeks
• temples
• jawline
• lips

This technique can help give the face more contour and softness again.

Chin and jawline contouring

The chin and jawline play an important role in the facial profile.

When these structures lack definition, the face can appear less sharp.

Chin and jawline correction can help with:

• a receding chin
• a poorly defined jawline
• a less distinct transition between the face and neck

Combination of procedures

Often, different techniques are combined to achieve a natural result.

Examples of common combinations include:

• facelift and neck lift
• eyelid correction and facelift
• lipofilling combined with a facelift
• chin or jawline correction for profile correction

By combining various techniques, a harmonious rejuvenation of the entire face can be achieved.

Natural result

The goal of modern facial surgery is not to change the face, but to restore its original proportions.

A natural result takes into account:

• the individual anatomy of the face
• the balance between different facial zones
• subtle correction of aging-related changes

Each treatment is therefore tailored to the patient’s specific characteristics.

Personal consultation

During a consultation, the following are discussed in detail:

• which areas of the face have changed
• which techniques are possible
• which results are realistic

Based on this, a personalized treatment plan is drawn up.