The Role of Deep Retaining Ligaments in Preventing the Relapse of Facial Sagging

Your facial retaining ligaments are the structures, or anchor points, that keep your soft tissue in position. The four primary ligaments run over your cheekbone, your midface, your jawline and your neck and remain in place throughout your life. Where many facelifts fail, is when these ligaments are not taken into consideration, the skin is simply stretched. 

In preventing the relapse of facial sagging, the full face anatomy should be assessed. Here’s everything you need to know.

What are Facial Retaining Ligaments?

Your facial retaining ligaments are structures that connect the skin and soft tissue in your face to other facial layers such as your bone. They contribute to the overall balance of your face, maintaining the natural position of your skin and soft tissue. But as with any ligament, genetics and lifestyle factors can change their tension and the way that they function, leading to signs of aging.

How These Ligaments Change With Age

We often associate aging with wrinkles and skin laxity. But the changes associated with aging occur at every facial layer including the skin, the muscle, the fat and the bone. A decrease in ligament tension will influence how your facial tissue sits. 

For example, the zygomatic ligaments support tissue in the cheek area so adjustments or tension may result in a reduction of upper cheek fullness. Mandibular ligament tension would have more of an impact on the jawline as this is where it is located.

The Rising Popularity of the Deep Plane Facelift

For a facelift to be effective, these ligaments need to be individually separated. The rise in popularity of the deep plane facelift is for this reason. During the procedure, the ligaments are fully released, the soft tissue moves freely and the skin is re-draped across with no tension. 

Recovery is quicker than other facelift types, often taking just two to three weeks and the scarring is minimal because the ligament structure are holding the skin and not a suture that is under tension.

Achieving Realistic, Long-Lasting Results

When the ligaments are fully divided such as the deep plane facelift, results are realistic and long-lasting. Some facelifts result in a tightness that looks unnatural, but a deep plane facelift when executed optimally, promises realistic and long-lasting results.

Ensure that your treatment is high in quality by choosing a reputable clinic. Releasing the ligaments safely takes a wealth of knowledge and experience, so it’s important to do your research. For a highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced surgeon, Dr Jack Zoumaras at Artiste has you covered. Take the first steps towards anti-aging today by booking a consultation.

FAQs

Where is the Best Place for a Deep Plane Facelift in Australia?

Among the leading treatment clinics in Australia, Sydney-based Artiste offers realistic and long-lasting results. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, you are safe in the team’s hands.

Can a Deep Plane Facelift Prevent Facial Sagging?

Your facial ligaments play a significant role in supporting your soft tissue and skin. By repositioning these in a deep plane facelift, you can actively prevent facial sagging. For more information, get in touch with the experts at Artiste.

How Long Will it Take to Recover From a Facelift?

It’s common to experience pain, swelling and bruising after a facelift, especially in the areas that a surgeon has treated such as the cheek, midface and jawline. In most cases, you can expect symptoms to improve within two to three weeks. Learn more about treatment and the recovery period by booking a consultation with the team at Artiste.