This patient in her late 40s had previously undergone upper eyelid surgery eight years earlier at a different practice, turned to double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Erin Smith at the Buckingham Center to address advancing signs of aging across her upper, mid, and lower face. Drawing on her specialized expertise in facial anatomy and surgical rejuvenation, Dr. Smith conducted a thorough consultation and physical evaluation. She identified noticeable looseness along the neck and lower jaw, alongside sagging skin at the temples that caused the outer brows to droop.
To subtly highlight and enhance the patient's natural features, Dr. Smith executed a tailored surgical plan featuring a full lower facelift combined with a precision neck muscle tightening procedure (platysmaplasty) and an endoscopic browlift. By expertly releasing and lifting the deeper, fallen mid-face tissues rather than merely pulling the skin, Dr. Smith seamlessly restored a soft, youthful fullness to the cheeks while eliminating deep smile lines and sagging around the chin. Her meticulous approach to the brow elevation reopened the eye area, imparting a brighter, rested appearance that complemented the prior eyelid procedure. At her three-month follow-up, the patient demonstrated an extraordinary outcome: a crisp, beautifully defined neckline, a smooth jawline transitioning effortlessly to the ears, and a vibrant, balanced aesthetic across the entire face. The patient is thrilled with Dr. Smith’s masterful technique, which delivered dramatic improvements while preserving a completely natural appearance.
