Are Dermatologists qualified to do mini facelifts? There is a dermatologist with good ratings doing a mini facelift for 4400.00

Dermatologists are not surgeons.  That being said, there are some who do facelifts usually in their office.  Their prices are low in order to attract patients to their practice.  A mini facelift gives you mini results.  Do not expect a long-lasting result.  The short scar is another way to get you in to see them.  The shorter the scars, the less skin they remove.The only physicians who should perform facelifts are those who have had extensive training in surgery.  Dermatology is not a surgical science.  Taking a course or watching someone else do a facelift is not training.  You get what you pay for.  Be very careful on selecting a physician who is not a real plastic surgeon.Paying more for a facelift that will look natural and last years as well as one that is performed safely is worth it.  Looking for a deal to save money may lead you to some issues that may not be able to be corrected.Best to see some other doctors as well before you make your decision.  Look for experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons.  I would suggest visiting the websites for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The
adage "you get what you pay for" is often very true in plastic
surgery. Although some dermatologists are trained in cosmetic surgery,
ultimately they are still doctors who specialize in the skin rather than the
deeper, underlying structures of the face. Great deals are tempting, but
bargain shopping for plastic surgery can have negative consequences. Your looks
and your health are precious -- don't risk either of them to save some money.
You seem to have good instincts by asking this question in the first place.
Kudos to you for being proactive about your healthcare choices.

It is important to choose a highly skilled and experienced surgeon to match your #facelift goals and skin type with the appropriate surgical techniques.Also, its best to work with a #board #certified plastic surgeon who is highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

Hi WatcanmynamebeAs the age old addage goes, you get what you pay for.A suggestion - that you think very carefully about seeing someone who is not qualified. It takes years of practice and studying to be a PS, and you cannot bypass this process with a few certificate courses.Good Luck with your research

A dermatologist deals with skin, hair and nails. They treat disease, cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, nails and hair. I would highly recommend a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon if you re considering a Facelift (mini or full face), not a Dermatologist. Please do not cut corners, especially when it comes to your face. It is worth doing your research on qualified Plastic Surgeons, going to several consultations, see their before/after pictures, even speaking with patients about their experience and their results. Saving money isn't always the way to go. Remember you are worth it!Best of luck.

I can give you the advice I would give to my wife or mother:  1) minilifts are generally very disappointing, 2) only see an experienced board certified, fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon that performs a lot of facelifts, and 3) if it seems too good to be true, it probably is; $4400 is an unrealistically low price for a quality facial lifting procedure.  I see patients virtually every week that have made decisions on surgical procedures based solely on price, who now regret their one dimensional decision

The answer is NO. Surgery is a completely different discipline of medicine. Excising a small mole or a small skin cancer doesn't give a dermatologist the expertise necessary to do real surgery and a facelift is real surgery. It can be done under a local anesthetic, even in an office, but still, it is real surgery and the depth of surgical knowledge and experience of your plastic surgeon is needed to get the best results and the safest outcome.

The gold standard for plastic surgery expertise is a doctor certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery or the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  Dermatologists have not met this standard and cosmetic surgery is not part of their training.  Choosing to have a procedure because of a low price may end up costing your more.  You likely have better choices elsewhere.

As with most cosmetic surgery, the thing that determined whether doctor is "qualified" is the quality and safety of his/her procedure.  This is tough thing to determine as a patient.  The best way to start is to ask to see pre a post photographs.  Ask to see as many as you can.  Make sure that you have the opportunity to see what the scars look like too.  

Hello,You want to skimp on price on a surgery on your face????? By someone that isn't capable????? Do you really think its ok?Best of luck!

Dear Whatcanmynamebe - catchyThank you for your question!  The facelift procedure is complicated - especially if you want top quality results that last 7 to 10 years. Mini to me implies that less is being done. I prefer to perform the operation that is required to shape that face that provides maximal results.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD