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Vertical Facelift

asked 10 months ago by t.kathy02 in Tennessee
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 422 times
Tags: longevity, natural appearance, vertical lift

Doctors, Will a vertical facelift make the face look more nature and last longer? 

17 answers to Vertical Facelift

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Longevity and Natural Appearance after Facelift

The direction of vectors of movement of muscle and skin are individualized for each patient depending on their particular needs. While a long lasting natural result is the goal of all cosmetic surgery, one technique is not better than another in all patients.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Vertical face lift

Most face lifts performed should have a vector of pull that is more vertical than horizontal - so there is really nothing novel or unique about a vertical face lift Below is an example of a vertical lift
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift techniques, verticle, lite lift , lifestylelift

Many methods of facelfits can give good reults that last: hold old are you how is your skin elasticity what is the doctors experience what is his preference are shorter scars important is a quicker surgery and quicker healing more important look up Lite Lift and Lifte Style Lift on the internet
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com

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Vertical facelifts.

Facelifts have gone through some dramatic changes in the last decade or two. Years ago a typical facelift pulled the skin backward with only a small degree of elevation. Today a facelift should be more directed in a vertical fashion, which gives a more natural look. This concept will improve the neck, face and eyes in a much more balanced way. Your surgeon will talk more about this in the future.
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical Direction more Natural and Longer Lasting in a Facelift

Dear t.kathy02- In general, plastic surgeons will want to redirect your tissues in a direction, or vector, to achieve the most youthful and rejuvenating result. In the past, this direction was towards the side. With more modern techniques, this direction is definitely more vertical- more up, as opposed to the side. Every facelift is individualized, but in general, to get the most natural result, the SMAS and the skin are repositioned in an upward... more
Roy Kim, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical facelift

There is no standard facelift that fits all patients. Anyone saying that the vertical lift the answer is pure marketing gimmick. The vectors of lift must be individualized along with other ancillary procedures that may be needed. In general in a multiplane lift some of the layers may be vectored posterosuperiorly while others more vertically. The key is to get a natural look that may vary from patient to patient. Get several opinions.
Andrew Pichler, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical FaceLift

Vertical face lift mean different things to different surgeons. It is difficult to answer this questions without photos or an exam. The word "vertical" refers to the vector in which the facial skin and fascia are elevated. Most of my Facelift patients receive a "short scar" vertical Facelift. However if the patient has a large neck which needs to be raised and tightened then the short scar technique does not always work. Don't get tied... more
Stephen A. Chidyllo, MD

Red Bank Plastic Surgeon
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The "vertical" Facelift

The term “vertical facelift” is one that is not clear. I would suggest to you that you find a surgeon who is experience with this surgery and can individualize the direction of pull to give you the result you seek.
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is a vertical facelift right for you?

There are many different types of facelift procedures. Some are simple while others are more complex. The goal of any facelift should be to leave the patient with a "balanced" youthful and rested appearance. Unfortunately "balanced" is a highly marketed catch word and may mean different things to different people. A "vertical" lift describes a direction of pull. It usually describes the direction of pull of the intermediate layers of tissue beneath the skin,... more
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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Will a vertical face Lift make the face appear more youthful?

I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years and the most important factor making the face appear more youthful after a Face Lift is the creation of the proper aesthetic shape to the midface. Period! The vector of pull, the layer of pull and the amount of tissue pull are all far less important, IMHO. If the face has an aesthetically attractive and naturally beautiful shape when the Face Lift is done...it's a winner, if not..it can be downright scarry looking... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The power and natural look of the Short-Scar Vertical Facelift

The Short Scar Vertical Facelift was introduced over ten years ago by Drs. Tonnard and Verpaele from Belgium. Their experience with this technique has shown that it provides a very natural and lasting facelift for most people. The advantages of a Short Scar Vertical Facelift include a very natural and less distorted look to the face because the tension or vectors of the lift are purely vertical, almost as if you look in the mirror and lift your face with your fingers. The traditional... more
Edward Szachowicz, MD, PhD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelifts

Having a facelift can and should be a very positive experience in a persons life. There is truly an art to this procedure. The goal should be to restore one's face to a more youthful version. The direction of lift in most cases is vertical, restoring the volume that has fallen over time to its original position but this should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual. Often times the procedures that are promoted with minimal... more
Kathleen Waldorf, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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The direction of the lift depends on the direction of the droop.

Most experienced Facelift surgeons do a combination of vertical and posterior lift to get the best result along the jawline. It is very much like making a bed- you need to pull one way and then the other to prevent ripples. The problem with the minimally invasive lifts often is that they do not allow the true multi-direction adjustments that create even and durable results. Nathan Mayl, M.d Fort Lauderdale
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Vertiical

The real talent in perfoming a facelift is to obtain a vector of pull that accomplishes what the patients needs and avoids the wind tunnel look/ Choose you surgeon carefully
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical vector

Lifting the face in a vertical vector improves the jowls and midface and avoids the windswept swagged look. Some patients though do need lifting in oblique and posterior vectors as well for optimum results. Whether your face would benefit from primarily vertical vector lifting or some combination is something you need to get a consultation for.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Facelift

The vector used in a facelift is important for your results and is part of the surgical artistry unique to each surgeon. To get a natural appearance, volume restoration is key. The longevity of the facelift depends on what surgical technique is performed.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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