Thanks to the Surgeons that take the time to answer questions, but I feel insulted when surgeons respond to a MACS facelift as"easy fast way out"for who? I was told a MACS would address jowls and double chin area (face lift for mid lower face).That's all I needed I had general anesthesia,incision behind ear lobe up ear & around side burn to temple. The muscles where repositioned and skin pulled. Bruising swelling 4 weeks out of work and $$$$ Lets just call it what it is Surgeon had a bad day !
Answer: MACS Lift - Recovery Varies for Some It is unfortunate that this was your experience. Although most do not have the extended recovery that you mentioned what I have learned in my more than 25 yrs of facelifting and especially with the MACS technique is that it has to be done for the right person, that swelling and bruising varies dramatically between patients and often depends on keeping your blood pressure low normal, prevention of nausea and vomiting, not taking OTC and other meds that cause bruising before and after surgery, and sleeping in a reclining chair most of your first week, and skill and experience of the surgeon among other factors.
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Answer: MACS Lift - Recovery Varies for Some It is unfortunate that this was your experience. Although most do not have the extended recovery that you mentioned what I have learned in my more than 25 yrs of facelifting and especially with the MACS technique is that it has to be done for the right person, that swelling and bruising varies dramatically between patients and often depends on keeping your blood pressure low normal, prevention of nausea and vomiting, not taking OTC and other meds that cause bruising before and after surgery, and sleeping in a reclining chair most of your first week, and skill and experience of the surgeon among other factors.
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Answer: MACS Facelift vs Traditional Facelift Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. The LiteLift™ is an innovative facelift developed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Larry Nichter and myself which benefits many male patients. The goal of the #LiteLift is to provide a less invasive natural looking option for both men and women desiring to refresh their appearance with less downtime and risks. The LiteLift® is a “real” facelift, which does address the underlying muscle, tissue and overlying skin.The technique requires limited incisions and takes a vertical lifting approach, in contrast to the traditional facelift, which requires extensive incisions and lifts or pulls the face towards the ears horizontally. The modern techniques used allow us to perform most LiteLift® procedures in the office under local anesthesia. Also, removing the risk of general anesthesia opens the door for more people to pursue facial surgery. All too often people do not move forward with undergoing the desires facelift surgery due to their overwhelming fear of the risks associated with general anesthesia.
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Answer: MACS Facelift vs Traditional Facelift Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. The LiteLift™ is an innovative facelift developed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Larry Nichter and myself which benefits many male patients. The goal of the #LiteLift is to provide a less invasive natural looking option for both men and women desiring to refresh their appearance with less downtime and risks. The LiteLift® is a “real” facelift, which does address the underlying muscle, tissue and overlying skin.The technique requires limited incisions and takes a vertical lifting approach, in contrast to the traditional facelift, which requires extensive incisions and lifts or pulls the face towards the ears horizontally. The modern techniques used allow us to perform most LiteLift® procedures in the office under local anesthesia. Also, removing the risk of general anesthesia opens the door for more people to pursue facial surgery. All too often people do not move forward with undergoing the desires facelift surgery due to their overwhelming fear of the risks associated with general anesthesia.
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January 19, 2022
Answer: MACS Lift Although I am not a big fan of the MACS lift in my practice, it is certainly possible to obtain a great result with this technique if you have the correct indications and if you have the right surgeon. I think a great alternative to such minilift procedures is a modified facelift with extensive lateral platysmaplsty. The skin and SMAS are elevated in a composite fashion and the posterior platysma is undermined extensively to help improve definition in the neck. However, if you have more extensive changes in the neck, a more standard composite facelift with anterior platysmaplasty is more appropriate.
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January 19, 2022
Answer: MACS Lift Although I am not a big fan of the MACS lift in my practice, it is certainly possible to obtain a great result with this technique if you have the correct indications and if you have the right surgeon. I think a great alternative to such minilift procedures is a modified facelift with extensive lateral platysmaplsty. The skin and SMAS are elevated in a composite fashion and the posterior platysma is undermined extensively to help improve definition in the neck. However, if you have more extensive changes in the neck, a more standard composite facelift with anterior platysmaplasty is more appropriate.
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December 23, 2014
Answer: MACS and Full Facelifts I am sorry that the depth of the surgery and recovery was not well covered with you. MACS facelifts work well with patients who have minimal neck issues and some modest jowling. Most patients benefit from a a full facelift to address both the neck and the jowls.
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December 23, 2014
Answer: MACS and Full Facelifts I am sorry that the depth of the surgery and recovery was not well covered with you. MACS facelifts work well with patients who have minimal neck issues and some modest jowling. Most patients benefit from a a full facelift to address both the neck and the jowls.
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December 23, 2014
Answer: MACS lift versus full lift I used both a MACS lift and an extended SMAS facelift, depending on the patient's situation. In my hands, I don't see very much improvement with the neck and jowl area when I do the MACS lift, so those patients would be better served by a more powerful procedure. I use the MACS lift for patients whose laxity issues are more limited to the cheek area. If you have neck, jawline or jowl laxity, I usually use the other procedure.Best to go back and speak with your surgeon about your questions and concerns.
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December 23, 2014
Answer: MACS lift versus full lift I used both a MACS lift and an extended SMAS facelift, depending on the patient's situation. In my hands, I don't see very much improvement with the neck and jowl area when I do the MACS lift, so those patients would be better served by a more powerful procedure. I use the MACS lift for patients whose laxity issues are more limited to the cheek area. If you have neck, jawline or jowl laxity, I usually use the other procedure.Best to go back and speak with your surgeon about your questions and concerns.
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