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Which Facelift Technique Has Less Complications and Side Effects?

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The greatest risks in facelift surgery include injury to the facial nerve, a motor nerve that supplies movement of all areas of

The greatest risks in facelift surgery include injury to the facial nerve, a motor nerve that supplies movement of all areas of the face, and unsightly scar formation. There have been a number of well accepted facelift techniques over recent years that have ranged from a more superficial SMAS elevation technique to a deplane facelift to minimal access types facelifts, including the S-Lift, endoscopic facelifts and--what I believe is an outdated technique called the threadlift. The most... more

Which Facelift Technique Has Less Complications and Side Effects?

I think a better way to ask this question would be 'How can I minimize complications and side effects after a face lift?' and the answer to that is to choose an experienced surgeon who performs facelifts on a regular basis and with proven results. Any technique (SMAS plication, SMAS flap, Deep plane) can give great and safe results in experienced hands and disastrous results in inexperienced hands and the likes of facelift 'Mills' you see advertising on TV more

Sam Naficy, MD

80 reviews

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleface.com

Facelifts with Least Complications

Any technique when performed properly has a low incidence of complications. I also know that as I perform more and more facelifts, I have learned a lot of techniques for assuring patients the least complicated recovery, and the best overall aesthetic results. This is a surgery where repetition and practice are invaluable, but every patient is unique, and the surgeon must also be prepared to modify the technique for the patient.

Face lift technique

I work as an aesthetic facial plastics surgical tech and I have seen many procedures and many situations. I feel Fat Transfer is the best option to go with because the outcome can offer many results that the traditional incision procedures does not. For instance, as described on our web site volumizing will eliminate the extra skin and fill any unwanted wrinkles and lines. If you go with the traditional face lift all that is accomplished is tightening. When we age we experience muscle and... more

Philip Young, MD

6 reviews

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Which Facelift Technique Has Less Complications and Side Effects?

I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years and IMHO, the minimally invasive Face Lifts have the least amount of swelling, bruising and down time that can be measured in days versus weeks or months for traditional Face Lifts that are more invasive.

Facelift techniques and complications

Generally speaking, the less invasive the procedure, the lower the risk of complications. However, an experienced surgeon should be able to tackle complex cases with minimal risk of complications. Keep in mind that the less invasive the procedure, especially with facelifts, the higher the risk that results won't last. I woud not base your decision on which procedure has the lowest risk of complications. I would base it on which procedure will give you the best results in the hands... more

Todd C. Miller, MD

10 reviews

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.toddmillermd.com

Facelifts can be done several different ways

As far as less complications and side effects, much of this is patient and surgeon dependent. However, the less invasive the facelift is (SMAS lift) the less potential risk for complicatinos/side effects (deep plane lift). see video

Minimizing risks and maximizing results with facelift

As with all plastic surgery, the slection of procedure and technique is a balance between risks and expectations. In general, deeper and more extensive facelift techniques will cause more swelling and may have more risk for certain types of complications. However, more minimal procedures would be expected to have shorter lasting results. I would advise against selecting the operation besed on marketing, especially for brand-name franchise type facelifts. Your plastic surgeon can recommend... more

Which facelift technique has least complications and side effects

The facelift with the least complications and side effects is the facelift that is not done at all. The lesser the procedure, the fewer potential complications and side effects, and the lesser and shorter duration of the result, generally speaking. The caveat of course, is that when you find an outstanding surgeon, he or she has the training, experience, vision, and commitment to perform a major procedure which carries major risks, but because of the surgeon's expertise, you... more

Facelift with Least Side Efffects and Complications

With all do respect, I repeatedly say that we should pick a qualified experienced surgeon, not the technique. A patient can have complications with the safest procedure if not done well. There is less risk with smaller, less invasive procedures, but you will not achieve as much as you will with a more complete facelift. You will talk to you surgeon about your alternatives and the risks and benefits of each.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Face lift techniques

Face lift is probably the most personalized operation I do. I think it is important for a surgeon to know a variety of techniques so he/she can select what is most appropriate for any given patient. Some patients really benefit from the "full meal deal" and are willing to accept the down time required for recovery. Others do just fine with a short scar lift and are back to work in a week or two. Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm have also changed the... more

Facelifts with least complications

Simpler procedures with smaller incisions are quicker with faster healing.. also fewer problems LIte Lift , quick lift,, baker facelift, verticle lifts are all samples of these variations.

Facelifts That Decrease Complications And Shorten Recovery

The facelift that has the least complications are those that have limited dissection techniques. Known by many different marketed and promoted names, they all share the concept of more limited raising of skin flaps and plication as opposed to undermining and repositioning the deeper SMAS tissues. While they are associated with fewer complications and a quicker recovery, they are also less effective than more extended facelift techniques. They are great for those patients that have... more

Less invasive facelift

Less deep tissue elevation and limited skin undermining. I like Daniel Baker facelift technique from New York which is a nice blend between limited risk and good results. see video

The best facelift technique . . .

The best facelift technique is the one the plastic surgeon you have carefully researched and selected recommends to address your individual and specific cosmetic concerns. Sometimes this includes excess fatty tissue beneath the chin, loose neck skin, jowl formation, deepening nasolabial or corner of the mouth folds, or sun damage and wrinkles. Sometimes many of these are present, sometimes a few, and always to differing degrees in unique patients of different ages. What I would... more

Facelift Techniques and Comlications/Side Effects

This is a difficult question to answer since the facelift techniques are tailored to each patients needs. A simple "skin only" face lift has very low risk but does not give dramatic (or lasting) results for most patients. For a patient who needs an extensive facelift, there may be more risk but the outcome may be much better. Adding a necklift to a facelift may increase the risk of bleeding but not doing a necklift in someone who needs it may give a less pleasing result. Some of... more

The MACS- lift has few complications

The Minimal Access Cranial Suspension lift, which has been developped in Belgium in 1999 by my associate Dr Tonnard and myself has , if performed according to our teachings, fewer complications and more natural results than a traditional facelift. In short the reasons for this are a more logical vertical correction instead of an oblique one, no dissection between the facial muscles hence less risk to the nerves, and a shorter scar. Experience with over 1000 cases operated by us has shown... more