Male face lift in continuity with lower blepharoplasty.

Rhytidectomy in the male is always more complicated than in the female. We present important modifications of the usual female-type face lift procedure that solve problems peculiar to the male patient. We describe a combined procedure of male rhytidectomy in continuity with the lower blepharoplasty incision. This technique increases the aesthetic results significantly. It provides an increased mechanical advantage in rotation and elevation of the cheek flap which is necessary to correct adequately the frequent redundancy and marked sagging in the lower face and neck often witnessed in the aging male patient. The preauricular non-hair-bearing portion of skin is left undisturbed with no change in the appearance of the sideburn. There is no elevation of the temporal hairline. The operative technique is fully described with emphasis on the complications we observed and how to avoid them. The results presented justify the slightly visible scarring that may occur in the temporal area which heals extremely well and is very acceptable aesthetically.