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What is a Refresher Face Lift?

asked 3 years ago by OliveInCT in Conneticut
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,195 times

Can you explain to me what a Refresher Face Lift is? How does it differ from a regular Facelift? Thanks.

6 answers to What is a Refresher Face Lift?

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This name is only a marketing name.

 There are many marketing names of face lifts. Most are mini lifts that produce mini results. See an experienced facelift surgeon to guide you through deciding which is best for YOU.  This is your face.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Refresher facelift

A refresher facelift sounds like a nice marketing tool name.  Perhaps there is a limited incision and limited deep work?
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Refresher Facelift

The goal of a facelift is for the face to look younger and refreshed.  There are many names for different types of facelifts:  the most important factor is the surgeon.
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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"Refresher Lift"

"Refresher " is not a medical term, but rather an indiviual surgeon's marketing term. Only that person knows what is done during the procedure. First ask him or her about the surgery and what are normal expectations. It sounds like a tuck or mini lift. I strongly suggest getting a second opinion from a qualified facelift surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Refresher Face Lift is a marketing name.

Dear OliveinCT Refresher Face Lift does not refer to a specific facelift technique. It is a type of proprietary name used to catch the imagination of the consumer in marketing materials. So, surgeons using this name combine standard facelift methods with face transfer at the time of surgery a means to distinguish their service in the mind of the consumer. Facelift continues to be the most important and powerful cosmetic surgery procedure we perform. In selecting a facelift surgeon... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Refresher Face Lift

Hello Olive, That is a good question -- I haven't been able to find any specifics about the procedure -- based on their website, it would seem to be a short scar facelift type procedure or based on it. There is no information as to how the SMAS is lifted up (the SMAS is the durable layer of tissue under the skin--all facelift procedures need to address this layer in one way or another in order to improve the lower third of the face). Best advice I can give is that if this is a procedure... more
Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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