Will I Have Visible Scars from a Lifestyle Lift?

If you read the reviews on this website as of 1/28/2010, 73% of the roughly 200 reviews on this procedure express dissatisfaction. That would be considered unacceptable in my practice, and in the hands of the majority of highly qualified surgeons who post on this website. What makes a scar visible? 1)Too much wound tension: typically seen in a quick procedure where emphasis is placed on speed. Lifestyle Lift has priced their "product" to compete very well against Facelifts... more

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.

With any surgical procedure, the invisibility of the incision depends on the surgeon and the genetics of the patient. The surgeon must design the incision so that it hides around your ears and hair but then take the time to carefully sew it back together so that there is no stretching on the stitches. Unfortunately when working for a private company which stresses revenue and quantity over results and quality, there is pressure to quickly sew incisions back together. This can lead to more... more

When a Facelift is done properly and the skin edges are sutured back together with no tension, the probability of visible scaring should be minimal. This is true for traditional Facelift, Lifestyle Lift, short scar Facelift, mini Facelift.The other important factor to consider is the placement of the incisions. In my practice I am very meticulous on where I place my incisions, this is the first step in getting great looking surgical scars. Then the second factor is to close them under no... more

All facelift type procedures including extended facelifts, mini-lifts, a Lifestyle Lift will require a certain degree of incisions in and around the ear to achieve an appropriate rejuvenation. Expert Lifestyle Lift facelift surgeons will employ the incisions that maximize the result and minimize the incision length. The overall majority of individuals who have a mini-lift or facelift or Lifestyle Lift by an expert plastic surgeon will have minimal visibility of scars. However there are... more

Any type of facelift will leave a scar. Fortunately, if the procedure is performed with meticulous placement of incisions and the incisions are closed under no tension the scars should be almost invisible when the healing is completed. Scars become a problem when the procedure is rushed, and the skin is closed under tension which can lead to thickening and widening of the scars. Other factors that increase the risk of scarring include smoking, and diabetes. I would make sure that you look at... more

Any facelift will leave a scar. Period. How visible that scar is depends on multiple factors, including, but not limited to: your skin color, whether you ever use makeup, tension at closure, your exposure to the sun, your genetics of healing, etc. Of these factors, your surgeons skill and experience with facial plastic surgery can make or break a good outcome. I perform nearly 250 facelifts per year and I get scars that are amazing, and sometimes I have to go back and... more