I am 50 & desire long-term facelift & NOT INTERESTED A MINILIFT TYPE TECHNIQUE -My jowls & weak neck area & heavy eyelids (lower face is main concern) -I desire a long-term approach to a facelift that restructures fat, muscle and sagging and NOT a quick fix mini-lift that is a pulling of the skin IS: Endoscopic Composite Facelift just another MINILIFT or on par to a SMAS Facelift (will it stand the test of time and last more than a few years)?
March 31, 2019
Answer: Differences between minilift vs facelift, SMAS vs composite A facelift is designed to last on average about 10 years. That means a few patients may need to repeat in about 7-8 years in order to maintain their appearance, while others don’t need anything done for 12-15 years. Many factors go into what makes a facelift “last”, such as age at the time of operation, skin quality, weight gain and loss, sun exposure, and medical problems, to name a few. A good facelift will address the skin, the underlying muscle called the SMAS, and the facial volume, which is the fat content. “Endoscopic” is simply an approach to entering the face. “SMAS” is simply a reference to the muscle under the skin. “Composite” simply means two or more layers are treated. Your plastic surgeon should be able to answer all your questions regarding these areas. The procedure that’s best for you will be the one that addresses your skin, SMAS, and fat. I wish you the best!
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March 31, 2019
Answer: Differences between minilift vs facelift, SMAS vs composite A facelift is designed to last on average about 10 years. That means a few patients may need to repeat in about 7-8 years in order to maintain their appearance, while others don’t need anything done for 12-15 years. Many factors go into what makes a facelift “last”, such as age at the time of operation, skin quality, weight gain and loss, sun exposure, and medical problems, to name a few. A good facelift will address the skin, the underlying muscle called the SMAS, and the facial volume, which is the fat content. “Endoscopic” is simply an approach to entering the face. “SMAS” is simply a reference to the muscle under the skin. “Composite” simply means two or more layers are treated. Your plastic surgeon should be able to answer all your questions regarding these areas. The procedure that’s best for you will be the one that addresses your skin, SMAS, and fat. I wish you the best!
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January 12, 2019
Answer: What are the differentiators between endoscopic composite facelifts and SMAS facelifts? In our practice, we perform a high-SMAS lower face and neck which accomplishes tightening loose facial and neck skin, tightening loose facial and neck muscles, lifting the jowls, and removing fatty deposits in the neck along with a platysma-plasty. And endoscopic type of facelift cannot accomplish fat removal or excising loose and elastic skin
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January 12, 2019
Answer: What are the differentiators between endoscopic composite facelifts and SMAS facelifts? In our practice, we perform a high-SMAS lower face and neck which accomplishes tightening loose facial and neck skin, tightening loose facial and neck muscles, lifting the jowls, and removing fatty deposits in the neck along with a platysma-plasty. And endoscopic type of facelift cannot accomplish fat removal or excising loose and elastic skin
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