A Deep Plane facelift is a variation of the SMAS facelift, which relies on lifting a tissue layer under the skin (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) to avoid a pulled, artificial look. There are a few technical points that differentiate a Deep Plane from what is usually just called a SMAS facelift, but experts debate whether… Read More »
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Facelift vs. Fillers: Which One Is Right For Me?
Aging is a normal part of life, but not everyone enjoys the changes that come along with it. Usually, signs of aging are most apparent on the face in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, and lost facial volume. When it comes to the most effective treatments to reverse the visible signs of… Read More »
Will a facelift help you to live longer?
Would you believe that people who have facelifts live longer on average than those who don’t? We’ve long categorized plastic surgery as “anti-aging” but there’s some evidence that it actually contributes to longevity. I came across this curious relationship when I was doing a deep dive into anti-aging and longevity medicine last year, and remembered… Read More »
What Does a Facelift Procedure Include?
Here is an interesting fact about facelifts: they almost always include a neck lift, but not always a forehead lift. It’s almost as though someone decided that the neck was part of the face but not the forehead! To be clear, a brow lift (same as a forehead lift) can be done at the same… Read More »
How to maintain the results of a facelift
People often ask “how long does a facelift last?” and the answer depends on a lot of factors. A facelift can “set back the clock” but doesn’t stop the effects of time, and the things that led to the need for a facelift in the first place don’t stop. Cumulative sun damage, hormonal changes due… Read More »
Plastic surgery trends: facelifts on the rise
Each year about this time the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases their report on statistical trends based on the previous year’s numbers. The big story this time around is facial rejuvenation, both facelift surgery (up 6% compared to 2011) and procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers like Juvederm. My own practice numbers reflect… Read More »
Mythbusting: Latisse, breast implants, liposuction, weekend facelift
It’s interesting to me how certain perceptions regarding plastic surgery and related procedures persist despite ample evidence to the contrary. Take the eyelash growing product Latisse for example. I was discussing it with a patient last week, and her first question was: “Isn’t that the thing that changes your eye color?” Her confusion is understandable in one sense,… Read More »
