Does the Biltmore lift procedure include tightening the platysma muscle in the neck and the SMAS in the lower face?

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David H. Harley, MD · Answer

Simply put, the Biltmore Lift is a face and neck lift performed at Biltmore Plastic Surgery in Asheville, NC by Dr. David Harley. Over the years, I have performed several thousand face and neck lifts using a variety of techniques, including SMAS plication, lateral SMASectomy, and the deep plane facelift technique. I have been performing mostly deep plane facelifts recently. Most of these include platysmaplasty with some sculpting and removal of fat from along the jawline and neck. The common ingredient for all of my lifts has been the use of local anesthesia and oral sedation. Patients are thus able to walk in and walk out of the office, and also they enjoy the benefit of reduced costs and practically zero anesthetic downtime. So from an anesthesia standpoint, I would describe this as minimally invasive. However, I have learned that while patients desire minimally invasive procedures, most do not usually want mini results. Therefore, I have employed what I feel is the most sophisticated face and neck lift technique available today, known as the deep plane face and neck lift. This procedure offers optimal results, both natural and long-lasting, while being done under local anesthesia. Clearly, patients agree and often travel across the country and around the world for the procedures we provide. Many times their friends and family travel the same distances after seeing their loved one’s new look.

Thomas Romo, III, MD · Answer

The Biltmore facelift is a brand name for a type of facelift and therefore means whatever the surgeon says that it is. Their is no academic procedure in facelifting called that technique.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Although I am not sure what the "Biltmore Lift" specifically refers to, I would be careful about branded marketing terms when it comes to facial plastic surgery.  A well performed facelift addresses the SMAS and tightens the platsyma.  Make sure that you see a well trained, expert facelift surgeon who devotes significant time to this procedure.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

The Biltmore lift is not a technique. It's a term that a particular surgeon is using to describe his or her facelifts. You will need to ask the surgeon exactly what it entails.

Jon A. Perlman, MD (retired) · Answer

I am unacquainted with any procedure by that name but would agree with you that platysmal plication and transection of neck bands in addition to SMAS plication in the cheeks are extremely important components of a properly done facelift that will look natural and last a long time.  Appropriate autologous fat grafting and elevation of the cheekpads are additional components of the facelift that I routinely perform and feel are important.  Please enjoy the video link above for more information that you will find useful.  Best wishes,Jon A Perlman M.D., FACSDiplomate, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)ABC-TV Extreme Makeover SurgeonBeverly Hills, CaliforniaIG: jonperlmanmd

Does the Biltmore lift procedure include tightening the platysma muscle in the neck and the SMAS in the lower face?

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