Acculift as a less invasive alternative to Facelift?

Does anyone have any info on the Acculift procedure performed with the AccuSculpt 1444 laser? Supposedly, it removes wrinkles and jowls, and tightens skin for patients who desire less invasive alternatives to facelift surgery.

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A: Aacculift is proving to be ideal procedure for many men

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

 I have found the acculift which involves a combination of  applying laser energysupplied by the Accusculpt laser  to the nasolabial folds, jowls and neck along with small cannula liposuction to be an ideal procedure for many men, who do not desire or tolerate a facelift in many instances.

A: Does Acculift help?

Andrew Pichler, MD

Just to add to Dr Wang's comments: Acculift is definitely NOT a sustitute for a traditional facelift or even a minilift. It is best suited for those who are adamantly opposed to a more invasive procedure such as surgery and satified with minimal imporvements. The procedure is new and therefore we have no idea... more

A: Acculift as a tool to refine jawline and tightening skin

Stewart Wang, MD

Acculift is a laser assisted lipolysis with skin tightening procedure done on the face. One of the areas commonly treated is the marionette and jawline to reduce jowls. Via small incisions, the laser probe is inserted under the skin. By changing the treatment parameter, both the fatty tissues and skin... more

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