Please describe the short scar facelift

A short scar facelift is simply just that. It can only be performed on people who have minimal skin shift and laxity when the facelift was done. If there is a lot of laxity in neck, jowl and face, the longer incision has to be made in order to get rid of the excess skin; otherwise, a dog ear or a pleat will... more

I have performed short scar lifts when indicated for over 15 years. In a recent study performed on identical twins, I was able to show that the short scar incision was equally as effective as the full incision in the majority of patients. However, depending on the quality of skin and the amount of excess in... more

Hi!  Here's what a short scar facelift means in Manhattan. 1)  There is nothing "mini" about it.  It is a full deep tissue facelift done through a small incision.  It requires more skill because of the limited access. 2)  You are a good candidate for it if your neck is not... more

The Short Scar Facelift means different things to different people. To most, it is a “Mini-Facelift” where the scar is kept in front of the ear and a minimal amount of elevation and tightening of the underlying tissues is done. This really does not do the same thing as a regular facelift, since it... more

There are many different variations of a short scar face lift. This approach differs from traditional face lifting approaches by the limits in the length of the incision, the depth of incision, the amount of dissection, and extent of improvement.  It really depends on who you go to.  There are ways... more

Short scar facelift has become in increasingly popular facelift alternative in recent years and sometimes is referred to a s soft lift, or an 'S' lift. These descriptions are meant to describe the short scar which runs around the side burn and down to the earlobe, a kind of S shape. Through the short opening... more

A short scar face lift is a face lift that is performed through a small scar( less than the traditional pre-auricular/ post auricular incision). Short scar surgery became very popular in the late 1990 and is obviously very tempting. Endoscopic techniques allowed some of these surgeries to performed with very... more

This is a type of mini-lift. It is best used in patients with minimal facial aging or patients who need a tuck or elevation years after their original facelift.  If you have a lot of relaxation along the jawline,in the neck, or under the chin this is not the procedure for you unless you have minimal... more

Most short scar facelifts are a form of mini face lifts.  The reason for the short scar is because the skin does not have too much laxity and is better suited for the younger patient.  Some deep layer tightening might be performed but all of this is dependant on your appearance and the surgeon... more

 There are many variations of a shorter scar Facelift.  Most involve an incision in the side burn area extending down in front of the ear and stopping at the bottom of the ear lobe. In  a more traditional full scar Facelift the incision also extends behind the ear and back into the hairline... more