I had a Macs lift three years ago and have never been happy. My jaw line and matriarch lines are not how I had hoped they would have looked. I thought the lift would make me look younger but has not had the desired effect. My eye and upper cheek area looks fine, but I would like a firmer jaw and neck. Please advise what type of lift would resolve my issues? Thank you
October 7, 2015
Answer: Three years after a MACS lift There are many reasons why you may be unhappy with the result. The duration of a facelift may depend on your age and skin laxity as well as the specific problems of your neck and jawline. If you have a platysma band in the neck you may need a direct approach beneath the chin to repair the platysma muscles. A tightening of the SMAS along the jawline and neck from the area around the ear may also be necessary. There is no evidence that a deep plane facelift is more effective or more natural. Far grafting is helpful in the cheek area and around the eyes.Either way the likelihood is that you will benefit from further surgery. Consult with at least three surgeons. Ensure that they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and that they have extensive face-lift experience.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Three years after a MACS lift There are many reasons why you may be unhappy with the result. The duration of a facelift may depend on your age and skin laxity as well as the specific problems of your neck and jawline. If you have a platysma band in the neck you may need a direct approach beneath the chin to repair the platysma muscles. A tightening of the SMAS along the jawline and neck from the area around the ear may also be necessary. There is no evidence that a deep plane facelift is more effective or more natural. Far grafting is helpful in the cheek area and around the eyes.Either way the likelihood is that you will benefit from further surgery. Consult with at least three surgeons. Ensure that they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and that they have extensive face-lift experience.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: MACS lift How long does a facelift last? Does a facelift address the face ? 3 years is very standard for the duration of most of the Facelifts in the world. These facelifts are either macs or other SMAS pull type lifts. They are quoted to last 8-10 years but that is more accurately the time patients seek revision actually even though the lift fell back down 5-7 years earlier. None of these lifts do much to change the face which is why they are all called lower Facelifts and they are combined with midface lifts or fat grafting. My recommendation on all revision or secondary facelifts is to see a specialist who can perform a facelift with more release, more movement and less tension. An extended deep plane facelift allows for this and gives a much more natural appearance. Especially on a revision where some surgeons may make you look too done
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October 5, 2015
Answer: MACS lift How long does a facelift last? Does a facelift address the face ? 3 years is very standard for the duration of most of the Facelifts in the world. These facelifts are either macs or other SMAS pull type lifts. They are quoted to last 8-10 years but that is more accurately the time patients seek revision actually even though the lift fell back down 5-7 years earlier. None of these lifts do much to change the face which is why they are all called lower Facelifts and they are combined with midface lifts or fat grafting. My recommendation on all revision or secondary facelifts is to see a specialist who can perform a facelift with more release, more movement and less tension. An extended deep plane facelift allows for this and gives a much more natural appearance. Especially on a revision where some surgeons may make you look too done
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