Refresher Lift Vs Lifestyle Lift?

asked 2 years ago by ang in Fla in florida
Latest answer by Todd C. Miller, MD
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Tags: upper eyelids

I am 44 years old and I am not really wrinkle, but I would like to have my upper lids done so it wouldn't be so noticable. What's the difference between Lifestyle Lift and Refresher Lift? And if I have the Lifestyle or Refrsher lift how long will that last?

6 answers to Refresher Lift Vs Lifestyle Lift?

Avoid Branded Procedures

My advice is that you see at least three well respected Facial Plastic Surgeons or Plastic Surgeons, evaluate their results, the tone of their offices, the friendliness and professionalism of their staff, and go with your gut feeling. The trend of branding Facelift names is relatively new and confusing for patients. Lifestyle Lift is really more of a marketing company that advertises heavily and hires local surgeons to perform what is really a Facelift with shortcuts under local... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Patients are Choosing Branded Facelifts

Branded facelifts are an interesting phenomenon of facial plastic surgery. There are many positive and negative comments for these types of lifts from both patients and doctors. Why do you think there is so much controversy? One reason why is that anytime there is change, you will always find resistance, and this situation is no different. A branded facelift is like a tool: it is neither good nor bad, it all depends on how it is used. Just like any other tool, a... more

Richard Castellano, MD
Tampa Facial Plastic Surgeon

Avoided marketed and branded Facelift procedures

All branded face lifts are simply a face lift with marketing to help attract patients. At the end of the day the quality and effectiveness of any procedure is simply predicated on the quality of the surgeon, not the name of the procedure. Do your home work, understand your doctors credentials, see examples of his or her work, and be able to speak to patients about their experience.

Andrew Jacono, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Where did you learn about the refresher lift

I have never heard of the "Refresher Lift" but I will assume that this is a modified short scar face lift as is the Lifestyle Lift. These are performed differently by different individuals and rarely are manuals published which accurately describe these procedures therefore it is very difficult to evaluate. I have performed a modified MACS lift which has been detailed in two textbooks as well as numerous presentations.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Lifestyle lift or refresher lift

The lifestyle lift and the refresher lift are marketing terms for lower facelifts. Neither lift will address the upper eyelids. A standard upper blepharoplasty will address excess skin on the upper eyelids. If your brows are drooping as well you may be a candidate for a brow lift. I would beware of branded cosmetic procedures. Surgery is a very personal thing and it is very important to establish and healthy relationship with your surgeon. In corporate, cosmetic offices it is very... more

Todd C. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.toddmillermd.com

Refresher Lift vs mini lifts like lifestyle lifts

Neither Refresher Lift nor lifestyle face lift address the upper lids. A standard upper lid procedure or sometimes a brow lift will accomplish this if the upper lids are the issue. When it comes to your face, a Refresher Lift, even though it uses short incisions, is not a mini lift like the lifestyle mini lift, because it also uplifts the neck, jowls, and cheeks very effectively. By repairing the deep supporting layers of the face, it produces more natural results and lasts much longer.... more

Christian G. Drehsen, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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