A Lifestyle Lift is a mini-facelift that is performed in an office setting using minimal sedation and local anesthesia. It was designed to provide men and women who would not have been able to afford facial rejuvenation surgery, or were scared of general anesthesia, a way to help improve their appearance.
A good surgeon will tell you that there is no standardized facelift and the Lifestyle Lift is no different. The important thing to remember is that the technique is not as important as the operator.
That being said, those electing to have minimal procedures need to be aware that you get what you pay for. But, in today's "on the go" society, few people are willing to sacrifice much in the way of downtime. That is why most people stick to Botox, injectible fillers, and skin care/laser for as long as possible before succumbing to surgery. Just understand that even those technologies have their pros and cons.
Ask you surgeon/dermatologist to explain all of your options to you so that you may make the best decision for your situation.
Hope this helps.
