Refresher lift vs Lifestyle lift?

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?

2 answers to “Refresher lift vs Lifestyle lift?”

A: Refresher Lift vs mini lifts like lifestyle lifts

Christian Drehsen, MD

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... more

A: Where did you learn about the refresher lift

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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... more

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