Why does the 'mini-facelift' need to be done before in front of the ear??? Doesn't this leave a scar or even a chance of a scar??? I read that there are some doctors that cut behind the ear... any comments from surgeons?
Answer: Scar from mini lift All facelift techniques depend on the ability to remove unwanted excess skin. To do this the skin is excised and closed. This is what leaves the scar. The inscisisons for a minilift run in front of and behind the ear. They are hidden in natural folds to make them inconspicuous and as a result are not generally noticeable once healed
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Answer: Scar from mini lift All facelift techniques depend on the ability to remove unwanted excess skin. To do this the skin is excised and closed. This is what leaves the scar. The inscisisons for a minilift run in front of and behind the ear. They are hidden in natural folds to make them inconspicuous and as a result are not generally noticeable once healed
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Answer: Laser treatments can help even out skin texture caused by scarring. Raised scars can be treated with injection therapy Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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Answer: Laser treatments can help even out skin texture caused by scarring. Raised scars can be treated with injection therapy Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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June 26, 2023
Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 26, 2023
Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 31, 2024
Answer: All lifts leave scars though most are barely noticeable The procedure to which you are referring involves incisions in front of the ear and down to the ear lobe. All incisions leave scars. Whether it is called a MACS lift, a mini-lift, a weekend lift or J lift does not matter. The incisions are precisely placed in natural skin folds and behind the ear cartilage (tragus) so as to minimize visibility. This procedure is great for people looking to elinimate jowls and improve the jawline. As long as minimal tension is placed on the skin then your scarring should be minimal. If abundant excess skin and fat exist in the neck then this most often necessitates an incision that travels behind your ear and into your hairline. A consultation with a board certified surgeon will help you decide which procedure is best for you!
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January 31, 2024
Answer: All lifts leave scars though most are barely noticeable The procedure to which you are referring involves incisions in front of the ear and down to the ear lobe. All incisions leave scars. Whether it is called a MACS lift, a mini-lift, a weekend lift or J lift does not matter. The incisions are precisely placed in natural skin folds and behind the ear cartilage (tragus) so as to minimize visibility. This procedure is great for people looking to elinimate jowls and improve the jawline. As long as minimal tension is placed on the skin then your scarring should be minimal. If abundant excess skin and fat exist in the neck then this most often necessitates an incision that travels behind your ear and into your hairline. A consultation with a board certified surgeon will help you decide which procedure is best for you!
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January 31, 2024
Answer: Mini facelift scar All facelifts require incision on front and behind the ear. The extend of these incisions vary according to the amount of skin laxity. A well performed facelift should leave minimal scar. Mini facelift has a shorter incision behind the ears.
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January 31, 2024
Answer: Mini facelift scar All facelifts require incision on front and behind the ear. The extend of these incisions vary according to the amount of skin laxity. A well performed facelift should leave minimal scar. Mini facelift has a shorter incision behind the ears.
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