An approach to face-lift surgery.

An approach to the aging face based upon an analysis of surgical principles and dynamics is presented. This approach emphasizes that the face-lift operation should be directed toward areas in which its potential for improvement is greatest, that is, the jowl and neck. Correction of associated manifestations of aging is best accomplished using ancillary procedures specifically designed for rejuvenating these areas rather than by extension of the face-lift operation per se.