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Segmental Stepwise Facelift

asked 1 year ago by BELGA in Brussels, Belgium
Latest answer by Stephen Prendiville, MD
Question viewed 292 times
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Segmental Stepwise Facelift - What do you think of this type of facelift? Is it a kind of a SMAS lift? Thanks

12 answers to Segmental Stepwise Facelift

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Segmental Stepwise Facelift Equals Marketing Hogwash

Whatever this marketing term means, I can assure you that it is more terminology than an actual advance in Facelift technique.  Every Facelift is performed in a sequential or "stepwise" fashion, because a Facelift required a series of steps in order to achieve the end result.  Creative marketing does not correlate with better results:  Be careful!
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Tradename facelift

It sounds like the segmental stepwise facelift is a nice marketing tool.  Caveat emptor.  The most important thing is to make sure the surgeon is board certified and gets reproducible good results.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brand name facelifts are not differant or better.

Just today in a medical aesthetics magazine I got in the mail, was advertised, The Stem Cell Lift,  The New Future Lift and the Adjustable Facelift.  I assume the Segmental Stepwise Facelift falls into this category, ie a slick marketing of a routinue facelift, perhaps with some small variations, that by "branding" it makes the procedure seem somehow differant and innovative and implys that it is better.  Do not choose based on a name given to the procedure,... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Brand name facelift

Be careful of brand named facial procedures.  Often these are marketing strategies without even mentioning the physician or physicians providing the care. The most important advice is finding a board certified plastic surgeon qualified to perform a facelift. The consultation with your doctor will determine if you need segments of the face tightened.  For instance the neck/jawline, the midface or the forehead.  The SMAS is used in tightening/lifting the jawline and... more
Andrew Turk, MD

Naples Plastic Surgeon
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Segmental Stepwise Faceliftt

I don't know what a Segmental Stepwise Facelift is. Look at before and after results and get other opinions. It is important to understand what will be done, possible complications, and normal recovery, but pick the surgeon and not the technique
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Named or trade-marked procedures are often marketing gimmicks

Truly effective cosmetic surgical techniques do not require a catchy name or significant marketing. An experienced, trustworthy facial plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with will help you alot more than any marketing gimmick. 
Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.lonetreefacial.com

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Different Facelift Techniques

Every surgeon has a little variation on the basic Facelift technique he or she uses. Many will name their technique as a marketing technique. In spite of all the different names, there are only a few basic types of Facelift that work, and all have similarities. What you need to do is find a surgeon who is recommended, who can show you results, will discuss your desires with you, and with whom you feel confident that your needs will be met.  
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Named Facelifts

Brandname facelifts are marketing tools only.  Don't be fooled into thinking that since someone came up with a catchy name that they are doing something special.  Research your surgeon and talk to their patients - this is the best way to find a good match.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Segmental Stepwise Facelift

Only one reference could be found after my search for 10 minutes. It is as Dr Placik stated. So stop looking for a named facelift and find a plastic surgeon to evaluate. you. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Segmental Stepwise Facelift

Segmental Stepwise Facelift: I could find only one reference to this and it describes one surgeon's approach to the face beginning with the neck proceeding to the face and lastly to the forehead,  if necessary. The SMAS is also treated and lifted with a vertical vector. There are more details and this is a very brief overview of the technique.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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What's in a name?

Well, every facelift I do is segmental in nature and done in stepwise fashion. I have no idea what a "segmental stepwise facelift" is, though.  Many doctors (not usually board-certfied plastic surgeons) will take a common procedure and give it some fancy name to dress it up like it's something new.  Don't fall for that.  Have another consult or two, then go with whichever surgeon puts you most at ease.  Look at plenty of before/after photos as well.... more
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift techniques

There are many "named" facelifts proposed by those who want to stand out from the crowd.  They promote the idea that their new technique is better than the rest.  Basically, patients would be well advised not to fall for these marketing ploys and choose to go to the very best facelift surgeon in your area whose training, reputation, and photos are what you respect most.  Remember that IT IS YOUR FACE and you only get one good chance at a great result. more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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