MACS facelift vs full blown facelift?

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.

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.