Opinions on Extended MACS Facelift?

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A: Extended MACS facelifts

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The extended MACS facelift is a vertical-type facelift. This does not address lax neck skin adequately nor does it target subplatysmal or supraplatysmal fat or neck platysmal bands.

A: MACS Lift

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Once again, it is not the technique but the specific surgeon which is important. You should be asking what you want, what you need, and what are your alternatives, including but not limited to the MACS facelift. Investigate your choices, so you can make an educated decision.

A: MACS facelift.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! This is a popular facelift technique although I don't do it. The published results are variable and there seem to be quite a few revisions. These surgeons are very reputable. I would just advise getting more than one consultation.

A: MACS facelift is a good choice

By Min S. Ahn, MD - Westborough Facial Plastic Surgeon

I also feel that the MACS lift gives great results through smaller incisions and with less recovery. The procedure is a "mini-lift" with maximal resuts. It is my lifting technique of choice (I perform ~two per week). It is done under local anesthesia with "light sleep" which avoids the... more

A: Great technique!

By Manish H. Shah, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Dear BELGA, I have to say that I like the technique alot. My patient satisfaction rate after a MACS-Lift is better than other plication lifts that I perform. I have performed many more of them as a consequence. Your surgeons show excellent and long-lasting results when they show their... more

A: MACS facelift is an excellent procedure

By Kamran Jafri, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

I agree with Dr. Joseph -- it is an elegant procedure when performed on the anatomically appropriate patients. I saw Dr. Tonnard speak at a conference in June and he was very good -- spoke as an objective Physician and not as a business man or self-promoter. Has always been very open about the technical... more

A: Yes, the MACS lift is an excellent technique

By Steven L Ringler, MD - Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

The MACS lift is an excellent technique. This is my facelift technique of choice. the Belgian surgeon have a lot of experience since they developed the technique. My only concern with the extended MACS is that patients have a lot more swelling and this may be bother some to you. Hopefully you will discuss... more

A: Tonnard and Verpaele from Belgium are the most experienced at MACS-Lifting.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

You're going to the place where MACS-Lifting was conceived. They have a wealth of experience, and appear to be top notch surgeons. It's my face lift of choice these days. I think you'll be in the best of hands. Best of luck, and I'd love to learn about your experience in Belgium. Please write a review... more