The Webster-type face and neck lift: an extensive cervico-facial rhytidectomy employing a minimally invasive technique.

[BACKGROUND] Facelifting has incorporated a wide range of new techniques and developments over the past few decades. Many techniques employ a more aggressive surgical approach that may be advocated for seeming advantage, yet upon closer review may be unwarranted for the average patient seeking facial rejuvenation. The Webster-type face and neck lift utilizes a minimally invasive approach to thoroughly resupport the face and neck substructure and skin. This approach affords the patient excellent results while limiting untoward complications.

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the efficacy of the Webster-type face and neck lift.

[METHODS] The Webster-type face and neck lift was utilized in 200 facelift patients. We reviewed these cases for aesthetic results and associated complications.

[RESULTS] The great majority of patients have been uniformly pleased with the aesthetic restoration via the Webster-type lift. Postoperative courses have been routinely uneventful and major complications have been avoided.

[CONCLUSION] The evolution of more invasive approaches to cervicofacial rhytidectomy has not been shown to produce consistently better or longer-lasting results. Many of these aggressive techniques have extended the operating time, heightened the potential morbidity of the operation, and prolonged the duration of convalescence. The Webster-type lift is a proven, modern approach that provides comparable and lasting results while limiting risk and avoiding serious complications.