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Can I Have a Face-lift Without Having my Neck Lifted?
I want to have a face-lift due to having sagging in the cheeks and lower eye area (mid-face). My neck is still ok so I do not want a neck-lift. Can a surgeon give me a face-lift without giving me a neck-lift?
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England7699
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Facelift without changing the neck is possible
Yes. This is considered a mini lift. The goal of a mini lift is simply to raise the jowls and cheeks back to their normal pre-aging condition. A face/neck lift includes the face and the entire neck when needed.
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Customizing facelift options
Facelift surgery provides a real opportunity to custmize according to the patient's expectations and how their aging has affected their appearance. Avoid "cookie cutter" and brand-name procedures. If the neck is in good shape then a midface lift may very well work, but often the best and most natural result is to do more than appears necessary. You want everything to look balanced so keep an open mind about your options and see a plastic surgeon who will spend the time to...
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Face lift for above the jawline
What you are describing is really what a mini face lift does. The incisions are less and don't need to go all the way behind the ear
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Facelift without a neck lift
Certainly, you can have your face lifted without having a neck lift. This option is popular in younger patients who do not have much problems in the neck. The key is to find a surgeon who will listen to your concerns and will customize the procedure to address these concerns.
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Lifting the cheeks without lifting the neck
All facial procedures can certainly be customized to the patient's individual needs. If in your case there is nothing to be done on your neck, then a cheek lift or a facelift with shorter scars can be done to reposition the cheek pad and drape the skin in the appropriate way.
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Facelift without Necklift?
During consultation with your surgeon, a procedure should be tailored to suit your needs and preferences. If you prefer not to have your neck treated, your preferences could certainly be accommodated. Regarding terminiology, a traditional facelift is performed to improve the appearance of the lower face and neck and will not address the upper cheeks, lower eye area and midface that you mention. A midface lift can effectively addresses those areas. Good luck.
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Can I have a faceLift without a Neck Lift
I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years and of course, the upper face can be lifted without a Neck Lift. This is often performed and I call this procedure a minimal incision face lift. The incisions, dissection, bruising, swelling and recovery time is all much less than traditional face lifts.
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Targeting a facelift to your area of concern
Confusion exists regarding what exactly does a facelift address. A procedure is designed to address the patient's area of concern. The areas treated can be : brow, face , neck or any combination. I refer to a facelift as a surgical technique which adresses the cheeks, nasolabial folds, jowls,and jawline. This is sometimes referred to as a "minilift" or "short scar lift". If you are a proper candidate you certainly can have a...
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Mini Facelift
You can have a facelift that addresses the cheeks and the jowels, without treating the neck. This is often called a mini-facelift. The difference between a facelift and a mini facelift is that the neck is not treated in the mini-lift. This limits the recovery time and leads to a speedier recovery.
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Facial Harmony
It is possible to address the cheeks and jowls in a short scar facelift. If it is not necessary to address your neck also, this procedure will have much less downtime than the traditional facelift.
I ask that you undergo evaluation by 3 board certified plastic surgeons to help you make the most educated and well informed decision on the correct surgical option. Just like a team, you are only as good as your weakest link. In similar fashion, rejuvenation of...
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Facelift without Necklift
Absolutely, it is possible to lift the jowls and lower cheeks without particular attention to the neck. The power of the facelift lies in the experienced surgeon's ability to tailor the procedure to your particular anatomy and needs.
Most likely, you will also enjoy a shorter incision behind the ears.
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Face lift without a neck lift
Any portions of the face lift can be broken down and isolated into its component parts which includes performing the cheek elevation through a lateral pre-auricular (in front of the ear) or subciliary (underneat the eyelid) approach.
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Midfacelift or Minilift is Quite Effective
Absolutely you can have a face-lift without the neck lifted. This is called a midfacelift or minilift, and is quite an effective procedure.
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Facelift without a neck lift
You cannot do one without the other. From what you describe, you have the same problem that most tailors have when client comes in wanting three inches removed from the waist of a pair of pants but tells the tailor that he does not want the crotch altered. It cannot be done. Too much skin will be left around the ears.
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A Facelift can be done without a Neck Lift
A Facelift can certainly be done without a neck lift. A Facelift without a Neck Lift can lift the cheeks and improve the jawline.
However, if you have significant neck laxity or bands on the neck called Platysmal Bands, the upper face lift will not correct the neck changes. It would be disappointing to go through a Facelift and be left with lax neck skin or bands on the neck.
A Facelift without a Neck Lift is usually reserved for younger patients who have no neck laxity and...
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Facelift vs Necklift.
It is certainly possible to perform a facelift without affecting the neck with a necklift. The two procedures can be performed separately or together as the patient's needs and desires dictate. I would recommend you see an experienced plastic whom you feel comfortable with and let them guide you.
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Midface Lift for the upper 2/3 of the face
There is often a lot of confusion as to what a "face lift" consists of. It can mean anything from a lower face lift involving the neck and jowl area, or it can refer to addressing the entire face. The region that you accurately referred to as your "midface" is typically addressed by midface lift that focuses on the upper 2/3 of the face (the midface and brows). An endoscopic midface lift can have a great impact on the appearance of the cheek area, as well as...
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Midface Lift Surgery
In order to treat your concerns, I would suggest a midface lift which would not involve any treatment of the neck. A midface lift can be performed via small incisions made within the hairline, and will help to address your concerns regarding your cheek and lower eye. The midface lift will lift the cheek complex, and will also help to correct the hollowed and elongated appearance of your lower eye. Good Luck.....Dr. Corrado
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Facelift without a necklift
Yes. You absolutely can have a facelift without a neck lift. Your issues sound like they could be addressed with an isolated mid face lift.
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Endoscopic Midface Lift Without Neck Lift
An endoscopic midface lift often lifts the outer eyebrows, cheeks, and jowl area without formally addressing the neck. The procedure can be tailored to fit the patient's needs. It is certainly possible to do this without performing a neck lift.
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You Can Have a "Lift" without Addressing Your Neck
Based on your description of the issues to be addressed, you are likely a candidate for a min-lift. There are different variations of this procedure, but most are designed to address the jowls and jawline without contouring of the neck.
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Facelift without a Necklift
Starting from the top, there are specific lifts meant to "lift" specific parts of your face:
Browlift- obviously the forehead and brows, lifts the temple area the side of the eyes, just a little bit
Mid-facelift- lifts the upper cheek and helps flatten out the fold between the nose and corner of the mouth
Mini-lift- in my mind, the mini-lift more specifically addresses the lower third of the face, jowls and right underneath the chin. The vector is wrong to address...
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Facelift without neck
It sounds like youa re tlaking about a midface lift. Of course this can be done if you are an appropriate candidate but a full exam would be in order to evalutate this.
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Certainly you can do a facelift without a neck lift
A good facelift is tailored to the patients specific concernes. Your surgeon should be able to adress your concerns adequately to your satisfaction. Each surgeon will have his or her own approach but the plan should make sense to you and answer all your concerns. If what you want is not possible with a facelift alone, your surgeon should tell you that as well. Make sure you see lots of before and after photos so that you can make sure your surgeon can deliver good results.
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Midface lift : Cheeks and eyelid region
Dear England,
You are specifically asking for a midface lift. There are a few versions of this operation, but they specifically address:
reversing cheek descent
the naso-jugal trough (tear trough)
they eyelid-cheek junction
the nasolabial fold
Because this operation can create negatively affect the lower lid, it is wise to be cautious when considering a midface lift. To avoid these risks, surgeons maybe more interested in camoflauging the...
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For a facelift, go for long term, tried and true.
A mid-face lift is designed to address the sagging cheek. However, long-term results have been nominal. More favorable options include fillers or volume replacement therapy. Structural fat grafing, Radiesse and hyaluronic acid fillers (Juverderm, Restalyne) are acceptable alternatives. "Thread lifting" and "suture lifting," once touted for its ability to address the mid-face, is fast becoming obsolete because of the lack of results.
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Mid face lift or a mini lift with fat grafting
Dear England,
What you're describing is more related to mid face aging process which needs to be addressed by a mid face lift or a combination of a mini face lift with fat grafting. If there is no neck laxity any neck lift should be avoided.
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Facelift without Necklift
All surgery should be modified to meet the needs of each individual patient. It sounds like you should have a cheek lift, not a facelift or necklift. A cheek lift rejuvenates the area below the eyelids down to the corner of the mouth. Regardless of what the procedure is called, make sure you understand exactly what will be done and what changes will be made.
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Face lift surgery without neck incision
Hi England7699,
The appearance of the neck is a combination of skin, muscle, fat, and bone primarily. Each patient has unique anatomic variations. Younger patients primarily have a excess neck fat or inadequate bone, which contribute to a soft, underdeveloped neck. Older patients more commonly have excess, sagging neck skin and muscle.
Potential options to improve the neck & jaw line without an incision or surgery including Botox Cosmetic or neck liposuction. Some patients may...
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Yes, you're absolutely right that you can have a facelift without a significant neck lift.
Yes, you're absolutely right that you can have a facelift without a significant neck lift.
The technique I would recommend is called a MACS lift which ideally suited to people such as yourself, you'll have a good tone in your neck but have descentive cheek and jaw areas.
This is also known as a short scar facelift and I think it would be absolutely appropriate for you.
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Cusotmized facelift to correct sagging cheeks
A facelift procedure can be customized to fit your needs. If correction of only the face and jawline is needed, a lift can be customized to correct the sagging cheeks. this procedure will help with deep folds around the mouth and jowls. This is a limited access procedure with the incisions confined primarily to in front of the ear. I would recommend a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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Answer is yes but there are multiple options.
More focused mid to lower face lifting procedures are possible and even those which are completed through very small incisions or what we call limited access procedures. The approach needs to first address whether or not surgery is the best option. Volume concerns in the malar and nasal labial fold area may be best addressed with fillers and or fat grafting. So while limited and limited access surgery can be completed without extension into the neck the best option for...
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Facelift can be done without a necklift
A facelift may be the appropriate procedure for aging in the cheek and around the lower lids. and it is absolutely possible to do this without extending into the neck. Also be aware that we are able to make alot of improvement in this area using injectible fillers rather than surgery. As a matter of fact, a very common cause of aging in the midface is due to loss of volume, not just sagging of skin. It is quite possible that you could achieve a great result without surgery...
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Absolutely
If your aging at this time is limited to the central face and the neck is in good condition the facelift can be modified to address only the areas of concern without manipulation of the neck.
Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate and guide you through this decision.
Good luck
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Cheek lift
What you are describing is what I would call a cheek lift. For the right patient it is a perfectly reasonable choice for facial rejuvenation. It is basically the cheek part of a facelift.
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Facelift only
What you are seeking is a modified facelift which means you only want to do a portion of a complete face and neck lift which is the proper term when addressing the cheeks, jowls, and neck. There are several terms for a modified lift such as cheeklift, mid-facelift, lower facelift, necklift, etc My advice is to seek a qualified Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who can examine your face and skin to determine what the best solution is for your wants and needs.
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Yes, a mid face lift and / or a cheek lift can be done.
Yes, a mid face lift and / or a cheek lift can be done. The neck does not have to be done if you are ok with it's appearance.
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Face-lift Without Having my Neck Lifted
Sure, it is called in general terms an anterior face lift or pre-auricular lift. The incision is only in the ear front areas, not behind the ear. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
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Facelift vs. Necklift
If sagging cheeks and lower eyes are your concerns then you actually have several good options available to you. Absolutely, an experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon can customize the facelift for your unique needs. Midface lifts and cheeklifts may also be good targeted procedures for the cheek/eye region. You may also consider injectible fillers. Whether you use Juvederm, Radiesse or Sculptra, you can see a dramatic benefit or lift to the cheek...
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Facelift versus Necklift
I presume that your desire is to improve the area of the folds and the jowl and jawline.
If this is the case, then an Advanced Lift can help improve these regions. This can be modified to address the specific regions that you may be bothering you. This is a 45 minute procedure performed under local anesthesia with minimal recovery.
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Facelift with or without neck lift
Over the last 10-20 years facial surgery has been improved with new techniques and approaches. The traditional facelift included both face and neck, whereas now segments of the face can be addressed somewhat separately. If your eyes and cheeks have sagged, a midface lift may be appropriate with or without other areas been addressed. However, you should be guided by having a natural result which may or may not require other areas to be included.
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Facelift without neck lift
It is impossible to answer your question without examining you. However, facial rejuvenation is all about customizing the anatomical components. Your surgery should target the areas of most concern. It sounds as if something on the order of a midface surgery is what you are describing. This can consist of many different aspects from injectables, implants, and midface lifts.
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