Lifestyle Lift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Long Does a Lifestyle Lift Last?
How long does the Lifestyle Lift last?
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MARIE RICH
in hampton,ga 30228
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Mini-lifts are no substitute for good surgery.
Lifestyle lifts, like other mini-lift procedures, promise minimal to no downtime with a short "minimal" surgical procedure. Usually, if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. This is no different. These types of lifts are performed in a wide variety of ways. Usually, they are skin only lifts. This is where the surgeon makes small incisions around the ear, lifts the skin of the cheek and jawline, and closes. There is no treatment of the underlying structure. The...
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Longevity of Lifestyle Lift results
No one really knows what a lifestyle lift really is, and therefore no one can really tell you how long it will last. Different surgeons in different locations perform different techniques. I don't want to sound too sarcastic, but it's kind of like saying, "What type of haircut will I get at Supercuts?"
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What is the longevity of a lifestyle lift?
The lifestyle lift is a trademark rather than an actual procedure. It generally refers to a lower facelift and neck lift. There is nothing revolutionary about the procedure. It is typically performed using what is referred to as a SMAS imbrication or plication technique. These are terms that refer to the technique used to anchor the muscle in the face and neck underneath the skin.
If a fundamentally sound SMAS anchoring technique if performed, then the longevity of the results should be...
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Lifestyle lift longevity
A lifestyle lift is a modified limited scar facelift often done by doctors that are not plastic surgeons because the soft tissue are not undermined significantly and the soft tissuea re not redistributed like in a classic facelift, I suspect that it does not last as long. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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