Any Thoughts or Advice on a Nefertiti Lift?

There are many different catchy and branded names out there for face lifting techniques. Many of these names promise great results and minimal downtime while actually failing to deliver on either promise. Some surgeons may have simply paid for the "privilege" to use a certain brand name or are using gimmicks to sell themselves. 
There is no magic technique to achieve excellent and long-lasting facelift results. I recommend finding a surgeon who can show their own before and after results and that you can build a relationship of trust with. Once that relationship is established, you will feel comfortable moving forward and trusting that person to provide you with the proper procedure for you and your personal anatomy. Trust their expertise to help you make the right decision.
Be sure to find a surgeon who specializes in facial aesthetic surgical procedures.
All the best,

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.

This is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with stable skin elasticity, well-defined bone structure but showing early changes of the lower face and the neck. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™. All in all, Lite Lift™ surgery is individualized for each patient. 

Thank you for your question. Regardless of the type of lift performed, you should talk with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and develop a plan on the goals you have, and develop a plan to achieve the goals with realistic expectations, and move forward. I hope this helps.

I have actually never heard of the Nefertit Lift" so looked it up: most references indicate  it appears to be a non-surgical procedure using Botox or Dysport treating muscles that cause skin to sag. My own feeling is although there may be some small improvement that is about it. I have extensive experience using Botox and the results will be minimal—hence you are not going to have the significant long term benefits as a surgical procedure. If it is too good to be true then generally that is the case.

 

Other mini-lift procedures such as the Lifestyle Lift, LiftLift, Quick lift and others are branded surgical techniques. The primary concern is who has branded these techniques and which surgeons are the most qualified to perform them. Heavily marketed mini-facelifts are often performed by surgeons who are not board-certified plastic surgeons or facial aesthetic surgeons. The doctors who perform these surgeries are often ENT specialists without prior aesthetic fellowships, general surgeons, dermatologists and even oral surgeons who have not undergone the rigorous training or length of training.

The longest and most thorough training are probably Plastic Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only Plastic Surgery  program recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, and requires years of training and education. In general, the better your surgeon, the better your result.

My understanding is that this is a facelift achieved through only Botox injectible. Botox is a well established product. It is not FDA-approved for jawline, but I believe the procedure has been performed without problems. If you have banding in your neck without skin laxity, this may be a nonsurgical option to improve appearance of the neck. If there is significant heaviness/laxity of the lower face skin, you probably want to consider surgical options. I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs injectibles and surgery so you have full access to all possible options.