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Lifestyle lift

What it is: A lifestyle lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure in which incisions are made near the ear, then facial and neck skin is repositioned using a technique called "plication." The intended result is a general improvement in facial and neck contour.

What it addresses:  Face and neck areas exhibiting:

- Sagging jowls
- Excess skin
- Sagging skin
- Poor contour

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Will I have visible scars from a Lifestyle lift?

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October 11, 2007

Can scarring be avoided?

Dr. John Westine
Dr. John Westine
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many clients ask about using some type of “scar treatment” cream after the procedure. The fact of the matter is that the incisions heal remarkably well in over 95% of our clients.

We do not recommend these “preventative” treatments for they may actually make the incisions appear more inflamed/red for a longer period of time.

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