Will a Refresher Lift Give a More Natural Facelift?

As the developer of the Refresher Lift, I can unambiguously tell you that it is not a Mac Lift, even though it does share some of its goals and the originators share my nationality. Rejuvenation does not mean tightening. The REFRESHER LIFT restores youthful definition, firmness, and volumes by design of its deep repair. Incisions’ length may vary from short to more extended depending on the degree of sagging of the neck and lower cheek. I believe that by their special design, they... more

There are many names out there for facelifts. A "refresher" lift is likely branded by an individual surgeon or group of surgeons to distinguish their personal form of facelift. They may be excellent surgeons and get great results. However, there are many ways to perform a facelift. What is more important is that your surgeon understands your individual needs. Facelifts go by many names: refresher lift, mini-lift, lifestyle lift, deep plane lift, short flap lift, MACS lift, etc. ... more

I just saw this on Google yesterday myself and looked at the web site. I called them to see if any "plastic surgeons" were on their list in Seattle so I could tell who is doing this and they wouldn't tell me. Sounded strange to me and seemed like another company trying to copy the Lifestyle lift model. See the many reviews of this and be careful - it's the only face you've got!

Sounds like the refresher lift is more of a trademark term. There are many excellent facial plastic surgeons that perform very natural-appearing facelifts. Look for a surgeon who has performed thousands of facelifts and has years of experience and many before-and-after photos to look at prior to making any decision.

Facelift refers to cosmetic surgery of the lower face (jowls) & neck. Although there are many different face lift procedure terms, there are really only a few different types. These basic face lift types are the SMAS, deep, or composite. Face lift may be combined with other cosmetic surgery such as a neck lift, fat transfer, or others. The amount of tissue adjusted or tightened depends on the specific approach & the requirements of a particular patient. The minimal access or minimal... more

Hi, Thank you for your question. There are so many different names and types of facelifts out there. One is not necessarilly superior over the other. What is more important is that each procedure is individualized to the patient. What works great for one patient may not help at all for another. Do not be fooled by what seems to be an advertising technique to disguise a procedure that already exists. Look for a plastic surgeon that seems to get natural results. Also do your research so you... more

Hi! 1)  My feeling is that you should be leery of any operation with a brand name or a catchy title.  This is all about marketing, not science. 2)  In Manhattan, I don't know any experienced plastic surgeon who does this procedure.

There are now three basic types of facelift being done. One is the traditional which rotates and elevates the support layer of the face. This necessarily rotates some of this tissue behind the ear and removes it from the face. In skilled hands, this technique gets excellent results. The second type is the “mini lifts.” These have been around for many years. They undermine little and do very little to change the underlying support layer of the face, that layer that must be... more

Branding or naming a procedure to deceive the public is unethical. There are a lot of special names that are attached to facial procedures but they are essentially repackaged procedures that are commonly done by many surgeons. Mini face lifts have many names and this is essentially what you are considering. Ask specific questions and compare it to other procedures and make sure you know what you are getting. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson