Lifestyle lift Q & A
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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Stephen Prendiville, M.D. |  |
What is the difference between a Lifestyle Lift and a mini lift?
There are three assumptions you can safely make in Facial Plastic Surgery:
1) The more advanced the aging changes are, the more extensive your procedure needs to be.
2) Not all surgeons are equal. As I was told in my training,... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD |  |
What exactly IS the Lifestyle Lift? No one will tell me.
It is unfortunate that so much mystery and heavy marketing surrounds the Lifestyle Lift since that only confuses patients and prevents sound medical discussions and decision making.
The Lifestyle Lift is a facelift procedure that has... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD | |
How long do the effects of a Lifestyle Lift last?
Hello in Florida,
Very good answers to your question here.
I would also add that before you commit to any Facelift procedure you speak with former patients who have had it to learn from their experiences and get a sense of their overall... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD | |
Lifestyle Lift vs. Quick Lift
Hello Alliegirl,
The Lifestyle Lift and Quick Lift are similar in some ways and different in others.
Similarities:
Both procedures have an incision that starts at the front of the ear and goes under the earlobe and then behind the ear... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD | |
How is a Lifestyle lift different from a traditional face lift?
I agree that all the terminology and marketing names surrounding Facelifts these days is very confusing - for Patients and Physicians alike!
Having performed the Lifestyle Lift in the past as well as all hundreds of... more
| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
How much does a Lifestyle Lift cost?
It can end-up costing a great deal more than a regular face lift!
By that I mean there have been a few instances when a Lifestyle lift has left significant scarring and earlobe deformity, which required additional surgery and scar revision. When... more
| Dr. John Westine |  |
Will I have visible scars from a Lifestyle lift?
Many clients ask about using some type of “scar treatment” cream after the procedure. The fact of the matter is that the incisions heal remarkably well in over 95% of our clients.
We do not recommend these... more
| Dr. Paul Lanfranchi |  |
How can I minimize bruising from a Lifestyle lift?
At our center, we suggest using the over-the-counter supplement 2-3 days before the procedure (as directed by the manufacturer) and then for one week afterwards. Evidence has demonstrated that it may help decrease bruising associated with the... more
| Dr. John Westine | |
What can I expect during Lifestyle lift recovery?
Each individual’s recovery from surgery is unique.
In general, the thinner your tissues, the less swelling you will experience much like a thinner sponge will absorb less water than a thicker sponge when exposed to the same bath of... more
| Dr. John Westine | |
Lifestyle lift - who should consider it?
The LSL is good at correcting laxity in the neck and lower third of the face.
Those with more residual elasticity and less excess laxity in the skin make for better LSL candidates.
An exam and consultation with your plastic surgeon is... more
| Dr. John Westine | |
What results can I expect from Lifestyle lift?
Always talk to your treating surgeon about any areas where you are not completely satisfied. The best outcomes always require a team effort.
Your surgeon is committed to you throughout the process and goes to great lengths to ensure that each... more
How long does a Lifestyle lift last?
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Why don't I look like myself?
Q: I had a lifestyle lift 5 days ago. How long does it take for the swelling to go down. I look deformed. I have been appling ice as often as I can. I do not look like myself. please let me know how long it will take. more
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