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You had some kind of face lift 10 years ago. You state it was called a quick lift. There is no academic equivalent for this procedure so it sounds more like a marketing tool. Because you are 10 years older since your last procedure, you have obviously continued to age and as a woman you have lost volume in your face and you have gravitational falling of facial soft tissues. In order to produce a natural looking facial rejuvenation,you need fillers to restore volume and possible surgical elevation of the fallen facial tissues.Don't over do it Be conservative.
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 and photos. After ten years, it is not surprising that you need another face lift as you have aged. Please be sure to see a surgeon that is board certified in plastic surgery and is an expert in the facelift procedure.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
Most patients only have one facelift in a lifetime. In your particular case it looks as though things have emerge that would benefit with a secondary facelift.
Thank you for sharing your photos and for your question.There are a number of options available to you, but the most longstandingreturn on your investment would be a deep plane facelift with fat transfer.This would remove the excess tissues present along the jawline and neck as wellas replace the “baby fat” that has been lost over time in the upper and lower face.Taken together these procedures “turn back the clock” and create a beautifuland natural look. Hopefully this helps to answer your question.Be healthy and be well,James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS
I'm happy to hear you were pleased with your "quick lift." These "mini" lifts are typically done in offices and can be a reasonable option for early signs of facial aging, but are less adequate for more advanced aging signs. Based on your photos, you have more significant aging that a mini lift/quick lift won't address well. A formal lower facelift--which also includes a neck lift--will nicely rejuvenate your face and neck. A properly done lower facelift should last another ten years. Best regards.
