Facelift Q&A
85%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
315 Reviews
Faceliftbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Facelift Cost: $11,225

Learn about Facelift

1,209 people and 807 doctors are talking about Facelift

Get Free Email Updates

1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift

asked 1 year ago by myming in costa mesa, CA
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 868 times
Tags: comparison

i was considering the lifestyle lift, but read too many negative answers. dr. simoni has a 1-step alternative also. should i ignore these 1-step procedures and go w/ a full procedure ? money is a problem, though.

25 answers to 1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift

+1

Full facelift gives the best result in my experience.

I have been doing facelifts for 35 years and still do the full facelift for the best results. A mini lift can be done for only slight excess cheek skin. Save your money and get a good facelift.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

+1

Mini lifts

If you are looking to spend less then a mini lift is OK but it will give you less value (i.e.less result and less duration for the money spent)
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

RTrue facelifts vs branded mini lifts

Consider the LS and Simoni lifts to be relatively the same in that they are marketed mini type lifts that are promoted to the public by a doctor or by a company.  Most real plastic surgeons would relay the opinion to you that a proper (not a "branded" ) facelift done by an experienced surgeon will give a better result that will last longer.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift

I would caution you about the gimmicky "named" marketed facelift procedures. They are usually not all that they are cracked up to be.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Don,t do a life style lift

I have done multiple facelifts revisions or re-dos after patients had lifestyle lifts some where else. It is just a name for a very simple facelift. Please have multiple consults with "Board Certified Plastic Surgeons". A good facelift will yield a nice rounded cheek, jaw line and neck. The insside tissue needs to be lifted as well for a natural look. The scars need to be hidden properly.
Luis A. Vinas, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
+1

Do Your Homeworks For Your Face Lift!

Dear Myming, It depends on what your facial features look like. If you have moderate amount of jowling and neck laxity a mini face lift with neck liposuction might be just right for you. However with more advanced aging process a more extensive procedure is recommended. I have performed over 2ooo facelifts and each individual was treated according to their needs. Do your homework. Check other facial plastic surgeon in your area. Best of luck.  
Kevin Sadati, DO

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Full facelift gives longer lasting results

There are many different sorts of “mini” type facelift procedures. Mini facelifts tend to produce mini results. Wait until the time is right to perform a full facelift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation whereby the skin is tightened, fat deposits are removed from the neck, the jowls are tightened, and the muscles in the neck and the face are tightened to address the problem correctly. Mini lifts do not last nearly as long as a comprehensive rejuvenation from a full... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

+1

Avoid shortcuts for better, longer results

The so-called minilifts, one-step lifts, and lunchtime lifts are all marketing ploys.  If you want a true longlasting facelift don't shop for a shorter less invasive, or shorter scar procedure.  You can't have your cake and eat it too. 
Randy Proffitt, MD

Mobile Plastic Surgeon
+1

Mini- Facelift vs Full Facelift

Mini-lifts give mini-results which do not last as long as more extensive surgery. If you have minimal aging, the smaller procedures may meet your needs. See an experienced surgeon to discuss your alternatives.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Types of face lift

Most of these advertised names are for marketing purpose only. Most of the time you get what you paid for. The most important thing is talking to a surgeon with a good reputation about your concerns and ask him what type of surgery would be the best to address your concerns. The next question would be the cost. You can always ask the surgeon if there is a less expensive alternative to address some of the problems if not all and if there is a nonsurgical treatment... more
Norman Ge, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

1-Step Facelift (Marketing Term) vs. Traditional Facelift

Hi myming in costa mesa, CA, 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... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

+1

Branded Facelift Procedures

I would avoid these branded facelift procedures that you hear marketed out there on a regular basis. The reality is that some proponents of these branded facelift procedures were previous Lifestyle Lift doctors themselves. They simply took the Lifestyle Lift concept and applied it to their own private practice. You will be much better off having surgery by a qualified, board certified plastic surgeon who is going to give your face the attention it deserves.
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

What type of face lift is appropriate.

There are as many face lifts as there are patients. What it means is, I hardly ever do the same face lilt on 2 patients. Everybody needs a slightly different surgery. So it's a matter of finding a plastic surgeon whom you can trust and let him do what's best for you. Generally one has to look where the problems are and correct them one by one. The more problems there are the more extensive the operation needs to be. Don't trust the face lifts with a name.
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
+1

Band aid Facelift versus Multilayer Facelift

Sin is very elastic, for that reason, skin tightening face lifts tend to generally last about six months from the ones I have seen. To achieve a longer and probably better look, consider a facelift that tightens the deeper layers that have settled over time as well. The skills of surgeons who perform these lifts has improved over the years, and commonly can be done in an hour.  It is very confusing for patients as doctors and companies have applied cute marketing names to their... more
Brian Maloney, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Don't bargain with your face!

Be wary of mass-marketed surgeries! Each person's face is unique and special. As such, each patient deserves a specifically-tailored consultation, where facial features can be noted and concerns addressed. The problem with quick surgeries, which are mass-marketed and performed in an assembly-line fashion is that this uniqueness and special care for your face is lost. A surgery that is one-step may work for one person but will not work for everyone.
Corey S. Maas, MD

San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift and Results

1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift i was considering the lifestyle lift, but read too many negative answers. dr. simoni has a 1-step alternative also. should i ignore these 1-step procedures and go w/ a full procedure ? money is a problem, though. There are many names out there for a facelift.  In essence there is a full facelift which involves all the bells and whistles, meaning it involves tightening the underlying SMAS and redraping the skin.  Then there are skin only lifts... more
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift

When it comes to Plastic Surgery you usually get what you pay for. In this case, you are probably getting a skin-only Facelift procedure which is successfully applicable to only certain people with minimal to mild aging and whose duration is VERY short. I would advise you to reconsider and do your homework. Dr. Peter Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
+1

Trade names and surgery

You have to be careful in todays aesthetic market. Traditionally you would seek out a surgeon because they had a reputation for doing good work. Today marketing and and advertising directly to the public has altered that model. Now people learn of a procedure on TV or the internet and are referred to a doctor who has the machine or performs a surgery with a fashionable name. The quality of the work or the reputation of the surgeon is not part of the decision making process. This is... more
Robert W. Kessler, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift: what is good for one is not good for all

With most problems, if you keep using the same answer occasionally you will be right, and have the picture to prove it, however facial rejuvenation is at its best when the procedure or technique is tailored individually so that the result is good consistently. Your surgeon should address the aging and appearance issues that are important to you. You deserve the best result, not an average one. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

Mini facelift

There are a wide variety of facelift approaches.  The technique has to be tailored to the patient, after an examination, to achieve the best result.  We often joke "small operation, small result," but in reality a mini lift can be very effective for a select group of patients.  If you have moderate laxity to your jowls, and loose neck skin, you may well need to consider a more traditional approach.  
David A. Lickstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

"Less is always less and more is more durable"

The Facelift began in France in the 30's and perhaps earlier with what would now be called a mini-lift or one of the "less lifts".  Over the years it was given up by plastic surgeons looking for elegance and durability in their results.  Now these usually inadequate lifts have been resurrected and often claimed as "new techniques" when they just are a new spin on an old technique. Your best way to avoid being over-marketed is to see a board certified... more
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
+1

1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift

Thanks for the question. Without a photo posted very hard to advise. Mini facelifts work well on the right candidate. You post you may need? a full lift, so I'm confused. The 1-stitch facelift alone is better than the LSL in general but if combined with a true mini lift the results are great - if you are a candidate. I'm glad you have been reading the reviews on this forum. 42% felt the LSL was worth it - very scary. But recently a ER doctors wife came to me for lipo and she had a... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Alternatives to Full Facelift

Beware of gimmicky procedures, fancy advertisements, or procedures that sound too good to be true. There are different types of facelifting techniques, and procedures are individualized per patient so that expected results can be delivered in a safe and predictable manner. This is your face, don't let money be the deciding factor here! Get several consultations, trust the advice of your plastic surgeon, look at their before and after pictures, or even talk to their existing patients so... more
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facelift pseudonyms

A face lift should address the areas that show aging and are noticeable to you.  There are a variety of different names attributed to facial rejuvenation, but the reality is that the surgery should be tailored to your face, not tailor your face to the procedure.  Meet with several board certified surgeons with experience to identify what can and cannot be achieved.  You'll find that most surgeons will find similar issues.  You'll also find that they will most... more
Ricardo Izquierdo, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

See An Experienced Facelift Surgeon

Given the extent and the volume of advertising "quick fix Facelifts", your question is a good one.  The best advice I can give is :  see an experienced Facelift Surgeon and allow him/her to decide what procedure is appropriate for you.  There is no substitution for good judgment in a Surgeon; an experienced Facelift Surgeon will be able to offer a patient a broad variety of options. The correct procedure depends on the aging changes in the individual patient; some... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Ask a question