Current Trends in Facelift and Necklift Procedures.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Facial rejuvenation encompasses surgical and nonsurgical modalities.
• Facelift and necklift procedures are central to achieving aesthetic goals.
• Understanding facial anatomy is crucial for safe and effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current trends in facelift and necklift surgical procedures.
• To highlight the role of nonsurgical treatments in facial rejuvenation.
• To synthesize recent literature on facial rejuvenation techniques from 2015-2025.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review across PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library.
• Inclusion of recent publications (2015-2025) focusing on facelift and necklift techniques.
• Analysis of studies detailing soft-tissue anatomy and surgical approaches.

Main Results:

• Significant literature exists on facial and neck soft-tissue anatomy, including the facial nerve.
• Facelift techniques are broadly categorized by superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) manipulation.
• Various surgical and nonsurgical options exist for neck and jawline contouring.

Conclusions:

• Facelift and necklift procedures remain foundational for facial rejuvenation.
• Patient-specific anatomy guides the selection of appropriate surgical and ancillary treatments.
• Optimizing results involves combining techniques for enduring and elegant outcomes with reduced recovery.