The procedure can be done two different ways. Incisions can be made near the ears and the skin pulled up and excess skin removed. In the other version of the surgery, the muscle is also pulled up and tightened, lending to an even more dramatic appearance. This is usually done to correct a deviated septum, which can result in problems with breathing. Though it can result in a more aesthetically pleasing visage, it is mainly done for medical reasons.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
More than 500,000 new cases are reported each year-and the incidence is rising faster than any other type of cancer. While skin cancers can be found on any part of the body, about 80 percent appear on the face, head, or neck, where they can be disfiguring as well as dangerous. See also Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Malignant Melanoma. The next most common kind of skin cancer, after basal cell carcinoma, frequently appearing on the lips, face, or ears. It sometimes spreads to distant sites, including lymph nodes and internal organs.