Please Describe the Short Scar Facelift

A short scar facelift is a great option for many people. The recovery & downtime is very minimal. There are usually no drains, most people can go out the same day, you can shower the next day, there're no scars behind the ears and you can wear your hair up anytime and most patients take no pain medicine. The result is usually the same in selected patients as a full scar facelift but it really depends on your exam.
I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of mini facelifts and neck lifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. 
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Our Short scar SMAS Facelift involves incisions that are shorter than the traditional facelift and therefore it requires much less surgery. The incision extends from under the sideburn to in front of the ear and is hidden in the natural contours. Short incision techniques avoid using an incision behind the ear and can be used for earlier ageing as appropriate or if specifically requested by my patients. It is important to remember that these techniques are usually only appropriate for people who have earlier ageing in their neck and whose concerns are largely limited to the cheek, mouth and jowl areas

A short scar facelift could be known by any number of different names. In general, these facelifts are somewhat less aggressive and use a shorter incision. The tradeoff is that the ability to tighten the tissues, especially the neck, is often less with a shorter incision. This is due to less ability to access the desired area and less ability to excise excess skin.
Overall, the procedure is usually very similar to a traditional facelift approach, where the SMAS layer under the skin is tightened, in addition to the skin itself. Staples are not left under the skin, but may be used to close skin incisions in certain areas. 
Screws are not typically used during facelift procedures by most surgeons, but may be involved in some brow lift techniques. I do not use any fixation devices during an endoscopic brow lift, but many surgeons do use various different devices to fixate the tissues in position. Most surgeons will consider a brow lift to be an additional procedure and not part of a standard facelift. 
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A #facelift is a surgical procedure designed to remove the major folds and wrinkles that form on our faces with age. Gravity, sun damage, smoking, living in a dry climate, and a variety of factors contribute to the aging process of our faces. Facelift techniques vary from patient to patient to give each person a procedure tailored to produce the best possible surgical result. A facelift will smooth out major folds and #wrinkles, #tighten the tissues beneath your skin, remove #sagging and excess skin. A facelift can also reduce excess skin around the #neck and #jawline.  There is not just one facelift procedure, but a whole range of facelift procedures. These different techniques have been developed over the years, involving different incisions and lifting the skin to varying degrees. A facelift may also involve the tightening of certain muscles and tissues, or liposuction of areas such as the jowls or chin.It is important to understand that facelifts are meant to remove major folds and wrinkles, not fine wrinkles. A facelift which removes every line and fold would be too aggressive and would result in an unnatural result. Fine lines and wrinkles are better addressed by skin treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion, which we also offer at our office. Incisions vary depending upon whether the patient is male or female, the hairstyles, hairline, age, previous surgery, and other factors. Generally, the #incision starts in the temple, in front or within the hairline. It continues in front of the ear, sometimes partially hidden within the ear. It then goes under the earlobe, behind the ear fold, and ends within the hairline or at the hairline behind the ear. The newer, shorter scar #techniques, which do not include scars in or by the hairline, can be used for most patients. Frequently another small and hidden incision is made under the chin in a natural skin fold. This allows fat removal and tightening of the platysma muscle in the neck if required.During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.

As its name suggests, a short scar facelift involves a limited incision. With limited incisions comes limited access to the underlying tissues of the face and neck. A good candidate for a short scar facelift has good skin tone and elasticity and is seeking improvement to the jawline or neck only. In my opinion, one of the keys to a good facelift is not necessarily the length of incisions — it's placing them as inconspicuously as possible. Discuss your options with a qualified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery.