Lifestyle Lift: Q&A

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What Are the Pros and Cons of a Lifestyle Lift?

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Lifestyle Lift

Buyer beware: a number of ‘limited incision’ and ‘quick recovery’ facelift procedures are currently marketed to patients with names like “The Quicklift”, “The Lifestyle Lift”, “The Weekend Facelift”, “The S Lift”, “The MACS Lift”, etc. As with most things in life, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. In my opinion, the results of surgery are in direct proportion to the time and effort that the... more
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Mini-Lifts like LifeStyle Lift vs Full Facelift Pros and Cons

The LifeStyle Lift is a heavily branded type of mini lift. A mini-lift in my opinion is focused on the lower face, does not require general anesthesia, and has abrevieated incisions, takes a shorter time to perform and recover from in comparison to a traditional facelift. But then again there are lots of mini-lifts that offer similar claims. For example, the mini-lifts may be tough to choose from because of all the brand names such as LifeStyle Lift, S-Lift, Quick Lift,... more
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Pros and Cons of a Lifestyle Lift

Essentially all of us age and endure the consequences of aging. Particularly after the age of 35 and 40, we develop changes in the face that essentially none of us really like or desire. Specifically, increased lines around the mouth are noted, jowls and laxity and sagging of skin; fat and soft tissue become apparent even at an earlier age. Essentially the best answer to try to improve these problems is a mini facelift or Lifestyle Lift. Other treatments simply fall short in the majority... more

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Pros and cons of a lifestyle lift

The lifestyle lift is a trademark for a mass marketing corporation that sells lower third facelifts under local anesthetic using plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons as technicians to accomplish this goal. There is nothing revolutionary about the lifestyle lift. It is a lower third facelift that incorporates a SMAS plication or imbrication technique in order to anchor the muscle in a more youthful, elevated position. These techniques are some of the most traditional facelift... more
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Lifestyle Lift (Mini Lift) Pros and Cons

A Lifestyle Lift is just a marketing tool used to promote a "mini lift" of the lower 1/3 of the face. A mini lift is useful for "mild aging" and is not as invasive as a full face lift, giving the person less down time and a quicker recovery. It does have the same risks most surgical procedures have including temporary numbness, bruising, swelling, pain or discomfort, and although rare, infection. And although it is not as dramatic as a full face lift, not everyone is to the point where... more
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