What is the price of a 15 minute Y lift and does it last 2 years?

Thank you for your question.This is essentially the use of injectable fillers to rejuvenate the face. The cost will be dependent on how much filler is needed, type of filler used, and the injector's fee.



To be sure, see two or more licensed
and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make
sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these
treatments.



I hope this helps.

There are many new options for tightening the face with a minor lift.  The cost of these treatments for mini facelifts really depends on the type of anesthesia used and the complexity of the problem.Best, DR. Karamanoukian 

Y lift, as I understand it, is essentially a liquid facelift. Meaning the volume loss in your face is replaced with fillers. This can be combined with botox to soften mimetic muscle wrinkles and help with the overall appearance. Fillers used are typically HA or hyaluronic acid fillers. They dissolve away over time. How fast they dissolve depends a lot on where exactly they are placed with faster dissolution in areas of high movement. In general we quote HA to last 9-12 months...some other HA products have a quoted lifespan of up to two years. There are other fillers that can be used, but HA is typical. To say that you are going to have lasting results at two years may be a stretch...because any product you put in...is going to go away over time...so at 1-2 months after edema settles, you will probably hit your overall best appearance...and from then on product will slowly go away...I not saying you are not going to look good 2 years later...but I am saying the HA product remaining at two years will be minimal. I would encourage whoever you see to show you before and after pictures 2 years out...be sure to ask whether the patient had any "touch up" fillers during that time. Price depends on how much filler you need.Hope this helps.

As a certified Y Lift provider who has greater than 20 years of injection experience I can honestly say I feel the Y Lift is totally worth it. And my patients feelthe same way as well. The technique is what makes the Y Lift different than a simple liquid facelift. It really takes into account your particular circumstances of facial aging and helps to restore youth in a very positive way. The cost does vary somewhat depending upon exactly what you need but the great thing about it is it can be done in portions as well as all at once. I thought I knew all there was about injectables and methods of injecting until I trained with Dr Trokel and realized there was much more to consider for my patients. Don't be discouraged by naysayers who think they know it all, remember, at one time the greatest minds in the world thought the earth was flat!

Thank you for your question. I can certainly give you
some guidance with regard to your question. 'm a Board-certified cosmetic
surgeon, a Fellowship-trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, and a certified Y
Lift® provider.
I was the first physician to be educated and trained in the Y Lift® method, by the inventor of Y Lift® himself.



I’ve always been skeptical of
non-surgeons who claim to be able to perform Liquid Facelifts using Botox and
injectables, and injecting them into the soft tissue in order to correct the
volume loss and achieve the look of a facelift. This is not reallY Lift® ing, but simply adding
volume into skin. When you think about a facelift, the intention of the
procedure is not just to verticallY Lift® , but it's also to create definition and angularity
to the face.



The Y Lift® is a
remarkable procedure that truly fills in a very important void when it comes to
addressing facial aging issues. First and foremost, the Y Lift® is not a surgery, or a surgical procedure. The
Y Lift® makes used of injectable hyaluronic acid
fillers, such as Juvederm and Voluma, in a method called structural volumizing.
The fillers are inject at a deeper level, below the facial muscles and above
the facial bones. This area offers more strength and support, as opposed to
placing the filler in the soft tissue.



Treatment areas and goals include improvement of the
jawline, the cheekbones, the vertical part of the jawbone, and the chin. With a
full procedure, it can have the overall effect of looking like a facelift.
Though there is still some skepticism regarding this procedure, and many
believe that the before and after photos they see are manipulated. I can tell
you, based on firsthand experience, that this is not true.



The price of a Y Lift® procedure
depends on several factors. If you were to have a full Y Lift® , it includes the cheeks,
jaw and chin. You may also have the Y Lift® concept in specific areas, so you won't need the whole procedure.  You may be concerned about the
amount of fillers used, but if you look at the before and after photos, the
patients do not look pillowy because we do structural volumizing deep in the
face, and not soft tissue volumizing in the superficial layers of the skin.



Keep in mind as well that not all people who come for
a Y Lift® consultation will be advised to do the whole
face. The Y Lift® , in
so many ways, is also a method which really allows someone like myself to
provide solutions for segments of the face. For example, for patients who have
defined jawlines, and only need more cheek volume, we can limit the procedure
to the cheek area alone will need less filler material than a full procedure.



I would recommend that you meet with Y Lift® specialist and learn about whether or not the
procedure is right for you. Get an estimation of the number of syringes needed
for your procedure, and the cost based on that. Be sure to do your research, as
there are only a handful of official Y Lift® providers in
the country. As far as longevity of the procedure
is concerned, results can last up to 2 years, however, we do invite patients to
come back on a regular basis just to see if they need a little bit of
enhancement. Again, the Y Lift® really is a
remarkable technique, but it’s all a matter of whether it
is right for you.



I hope that was helpful and I wish you the best of
luck!

Thanks for your question – and thanks
for bringing this question to the panel. The Y Lift is a liquid facelift and
has been given numerous marketing names over the past several years so that
each of the doctors that offer this gives it his or her signature, which in
reality is similar to what many of us do regularly in our offices. By giving it
a name (which is not a bad thing) marketing dollars can be spent and prices can
be charged at a premium. In essence, a board-certified dermatologist or plastic
surgeon, skilled in injectables, can look at your skin, and determine how much
filler and how much toxin is needed and then determine a price for the
procedure. Fillers can run 600-1000 or so per syringe and toxins can range
from300-500 per area treated. With the whole face being done, certain discounts
are made. Again, consult with the proper doctor and make the most informed
decision.

A liquid facelift typically involves the injection of fillers, often hyaluronic acid, along with Botox, which softens the lines caused by muscle action. Because people metabolize the the filler and Botox at different rates, how long the effect lasts varies from person to person. Botox typically lasts 3 to 4 months. The range for how long the filler lasts is must broader, since it depend on the agent used and where it has been injected. Two years is possible, but so is a shorter duration.The Y lift, from what I understand, is one doctor's method. Click on the link below for help in finding a doctor.

Hello grannyd1, Thank you for your question. Without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of any further treatments it is difficult to be comprehensive.A liquid facelift is often a combination of temporary filler injections and neuromodulators such as Botox.These products are fantastic except they are temporary.  The cost of a full liquid facelift depends on how many syringes you would need to achieve your goal.  This can vary from $2000-$4000.  The longevity is not 2 years.A facelift however can have longevity of 10-15 years in the right experienced hands and depending on your tissues.   Given the longevity, saving the money for  surgical procedure, can be more worthwhile for patients, if they can afford the down time associated with a facelift. I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon in your area who can evaluate you and discuss your options.Good luck, Dr. S

The "Y" lift is another twist on the evolution of the "Liquid Facelift". The use of injectibles based on the following types of minimally invasive and non-invasive options is the basis for non-surgical facial enhancement. These options include:ZO Obagi Skin Health and RejuvenationTemporary Volumizing Fillers: HA (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Voluma, others), Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse)Permanent Volumizing Fillers: Artefill and Artecol, SiliconeBiostimulants: SculptraLaser and Lights: ClearLift, IPL, fractionated CO2 or erbium non-ablative lasersMuscle Relaxers: Botox, Dysport, others(even a surgical facelift is temporary, pushing "back the clock" many more years than the above)Only 2 techniques are approved to be marketed by the FDA with 2 or more year duration. These are Voluma and Sculptra. Each provides different rejuvenating changes in the face.You must consider daily, weekly, monthly and yearly options to reverse aging just as the body continues the aging process. No injectible will "stop the clock" only to resume 2 years later. The body and of course, the face continue to age but you will look better if the options you choose are matched by the skills of your Board Certified, well experienced Plastic Surgeon and expert injector.I hope this has helped. All the best. 

A Y Lift procedure is in essence a liquid facelift. The price would depend on the type of injectables being done - Botox, fillers, etc. Most often a combination of a neuromodulator - Botox or Dysport, and several fillers - Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Voluma, etc. are put in. There are many combinations for this and the price is set by the patient's needs. I would expect to spend a few thousands dollars. The longevity will depend again on the number of fillers used and the locations. The neuromodulator will not last 2 years and would need to be repeated every 3-4 months for ongoing maintenance. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."