Im a 52yo male with moderate jowling and NB lines will a mini lift take care of these problems and is this lift the same as a so called life style lift? Also, where are the incisions made on a mini lift?
May 27, 2014
Answer: Mini-lift Your question is a good one, but fairly complex to answer. A "mini-lift" may mean many different things depending on the surgeon you visit. To me a mini-lift is a type of facelift using shorter incisions, less undermining and less aggressive work on the SMAS layer. It is ideally used in the younger population, age 45-55. It reverses 5-10 years of aging and is relatively permanent. You will continue to age, but will always look 5-10 years younger than had you done nothing. Go to the link for a discussion of named or trademarked lifts.
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Mini-lift Your question is a good one, but fairly complex to answer. A "mini-lift" may mean many different things depending on the surgeon you visit. To me a mini-lift is a type of facelift using shorter incisions, less undermining and less aggressive work on the SMAS layer. It is ideally used in the younger population, age 45-55. It reverses 5-10 years of aging and is relatively permanent. You will continue to age, but will always look 5-10 years younger than had you done nothing. Go to the link for a discussion of named or trademarked lifts.
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Minilift longevity Depending on the technique used a "mini lift" can mean many different things and can last many years if a reliable technique is chosen. However, for most men in your age category, because of significant neck aging, a more comprehensive lift such as a high smas facelift is necessary for the best long term and natural appearing improvement. I would recommend consultation with a surgeon who focuses a significant percentage of his or her practice with aging face surgery. Good luck.
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Minilift longevity Depending on the technique used a "mini lift" can mean many different things and can last many years if a reliable technique is chosen. However, for most men in your age category, because of significant neck aging, a more comprehensive lift such as a high smas facelift is necessary for the best long term and natural appearing improvement. I would recommend consultation with a surgeon who focuses a significant percentage of his or her practice with aging face surgery. Good luck.
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