Adjuncts to face lifting procedures

The face lift alone is seldom adequate treatment for the aging face. Rhinoplasty, brow lift, and blepharoplasty frequently are done to enhance the effect of the face lift itself. Other procedures must be considered for treatment of specific areas of the face. A presentation of the authors' techniques for dealing with these areas is given. A general presentation of make-up techniques and overall skin care is included as a guideline for the staff of the surgeon dealing with the aging face. Proper make-up, hair styling, and skin care can greatly aid the patient in enhancing her self-image.