In the computer world, yesterday's laptop is obsolete it seems days after it is purchased. There is always something newer and better on the horizon. Similarly, in the world of facial plastics, advances in facelifts have occurred that have made some techniques yesterday's news. One version of this newer facelift, which combines science with the latest anatomical findings, is the facelift technique preformed by Dr. Anil Shah in downtown Chicago, IL. He uses several techniques, which are combined to create a more youthful face, coupled with a taut neck and jawline.
First of all, he uses anatomy to lift the appropriate layer of the facial anatomy.  His groundbreaking research discovered a muscle which extends from the neck to the face.  He is one of a handful of surgeons in the world who lift this muscle to create a youthful look. This new discovery was recently published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. This new discovery may be the secret to natural and beautiful facelifts, but it is not the only technique utilized in the revolutionized facelift.   In addition, it is critical that the  face  be supported properly.  Another study by Dr. Shah demonstrated the need for precise suture placement in key structures, rather than less sturdy structures, giving a facelift every chance to last and heal properly.  Finally, Dr. Shah uses fat cells to not only create a more youthful look, but for the stem cell properties that they create. These cells  release natural cytokines, which are critical for a youthful glow and contour.  He does this by harvesting fat from the thigh or stomach, isolating the fat cells, and placing them back in the face for a natural volumetric option. By combining science with beauty, facelift "technology" has increased and made older facelift techniques seem like that old Commodore 64.