Not all parts of the face age at the same time, so individuals may only need tightening or cosmetic adjustments to a particular area of the face. The lower face lift allows the surgeon to tighten and strengthen the muscles and underlying layers of tissue along the lower third area of the face, including the jaw line, jowls, throat and neck area. This type of surgery is also common for individuals that have had significant weight loss and now have excess skin on their lower neck and face area. This is a surgical procedure however the doctor is able to use the areas around the ears and the underside of the chin to make the incisions, reducing any visible signs of scars post-surgery and healing. Both the underlying layers are tightened and the excess skin removed, providing a very natural look without that stretched appearance that was often seen in face lifts of 20 or more years ago. Lower face lifts can dramatically decrease the appearance of aging and they can be repeated if necessary at a future time.