A 3D Facelift addresses all three main parts of facial aging, including ptosis (facial drooping), loss of volume, and loss of elasticity and thickness of the skin. A regular facelift addresses only the facial ptosis, while a 3D Facelift includes a traditional facelift, but also includes volume replenishment and a resurfacing procedure. A basic resurfacing procedure is a TCA chemical peel. More in-depth resurfacing procedures include CO2 or Erbium laser resurfacing.
When we age, we lose collagen and elastin not only in our skin, but in the suspensory ligaments of the face. This leads to ptosis or falling of the facial tissues. This is most noticeable along the jawline and in the neck. At the same time, we lose soft tissue and bone volume, which is most noticeable in the temples and in the under-eye region. Finally, the skin itself thins and loses its elasticity, thickness, and bounce-back. A 3D Facelift addresses all three of these issues.