Hi, I am 42 years old and am starting to notice the facial "drooping" associated with aging. I had a consult and was recommended fillers, and my questions are 1) would having a mini-facelift now instead, and every several years, assure a more natural result over time and 2) if I did have fillers now and wanted a facelift later, would the presence of filler make it more difficult to know where to place things during surgery. Thank you
June 27, 2018
Answer: Facelift, mini facelift or fillers Fillers and energy sources such as RF can buy time and get improvements but will not tighten muscle or remove excess skin and reposition tissueThe LiteLift™ provides: less scaring (short scar technique) a quicker recovery no need for general anesthesia a more natural look (pull is vertical in direction) Not everyone requires a traditional facelift to provide beautiful, long lasting results. The LiteLift™ is a minimally invasive option that addresses aging of the face and neck. Patients are offered a personalized experience from their first consultation, through recovery and on. How does the LiteLift™ differ from a mini facelift? “Mini Facelift” is a generalized “catch all” term that can mean different things depending on the doctor you ask. This often makes the real definition difficult for a patient to pin down. It typically only addresses the skin. The, LiteLift™, however, addresses the deeper muscle layer providing the patient with a thorough, natural, long lasting result. Who are the best candidates? Any healthy individual wishing to address the signs of laxity oraging in the lower face and neck. Anyone interested in a refreshed look. This can be from weight loss, genetics and family traits, or aging.
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June 27, 2018
Answer: Facelift, mini facelift or fillers Fillers and energy sources such as RF can buy time and get improvements but will not tighten muscle or remove excess skin and reposition tissueThe LiteLift™ provides: less scaring (short scar technique) a quicker recovery no need for general anesthesia a more natural look (pull is vertical in direction) Not everyone requires a traditional facelift to provide beautiful, long lasting results. The LiteLift™ is a minimally invasive option that addresses aging of the face and neck. Patients are offered a personalized experience from their first consultation, through recovery and on. How does the LiteLift™ differ from a mini facelift? “Mini Facelift” is a generalized “catch all” term that can mean different things depending on the doctor you ask. This often makes the real definition difficult for a patient to pin down. It typically only addresses the skin. The, LiteLift™, however, addresses the deeper muscle layer providing the patient with a thorough, natural, long lasting result. Who are the best candidates? Any healthy individual wishing to address the signs of laxity oraging in the lower face and neck. Anyone interested in a refreshed look. This can be from weight loss, genetics and family traits, or aging.
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June 27, 2018
Answer: When to Lift vs when to Fill Thanks for sharing. "Lifting" and "fillers" complement one another. If you are at the point that fillers are not producing the desired result then it may be time for some type of Lifting. Lifting will help the "sags and bags" and Fillers will help the "fine lines and wrinkles". A mini lift should not be repeated every several years as that is too frequent. Normally, fillers prior to a facelift would not make the procedure any more difficult. Consult with several experienced board certified surgeons for opinions.
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June 27, 2018
Answer: When to Lift vs when to Fill Thanks for sharing. "Lifting" and "fillers" complement one another. If you are at the point that fillers are not producing the desired result then it may be time for some type of Lifting. Lifting will help the "sags and bags" and Fillers will help the "fine lines and wrinkles". A mini lift should not be repeated every several years as that is too frequent. Normally, fillers prior to a facelift would not make the procedure any more difficult. Consult with several experienced board certified surgeons for opinions.
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