Beware of branded Facelift names. The really critical thing to understand is that the Surgeon is the rate limiting step. Skill is not transferable from Surgeon to surgeon. I am not specifically aware of what a SmartLift is, but I am also unaware of any measurable breakthrough with this procedure. I would refer to Dr. Diamond's comments as good advice regarding the world of the "branded lift".
The term "smart lift" is used by several physicians to describe their particular preference for a "mini-lift" and if you have researched their procedure you should ask them regarding patient satisfacion and longevity.In 2007 we developed a proprietary procedure that involves an entirely new application of technology to perfom facelifting procedures. The SmartLifting technique is quite new and although Dr. Wallach is aware of it as it was reviewed in Elle magazine earlier this year, Dr. Moelleken and Rand have obviously never heard of it and have given you their standard response regarding all mini lifts. Currently I have trained about 5 surgeons to perform this surgery. In a nutshell the tecnique utilizes a subcutaneous laser to elevate the facial flaps prior to perfoming the lift. The lift is done by vertically elevating the jowls and neck with a quill self retaining suture. The results obtained are outstanding with high patient satisfaction in that the vertical lift volumizes the cheek area and also tightens the neck. There is tissue contraction that adds to the results over the next several months. Results are long lasting for 5 to 10 years or more.This is the first laser assised facelift performed in the United States and Europe and is not tied to any marketing campaign. This tecnique has been presented at meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The American Society of Plastic Surgery, International Maser Course on Aging Skin, American Society of Laser and Medicine, Inc (April 4 2009)
