Mini-lifts and S-Lifts

Mini-Lifts and S-Lifts

Mini-Lifts

The concept of  less-invasive minilifts has become increasingly important in recent years.  As people consider facial rejuvenation procedures at an earlier age, not wanting to wait until the aging process is too apparent, cosmetic surgeons have developed less invasive techniques to address the lesser aging changes.  Often, the results can be as dramatic as more extensive procedures with significantly less downtime.  The same procedures are often coupled with Botox^® or fillers e.g. Restylane^®, to create the desired effect without a “surgical look.”  Dr. Brackup has a number of publications and has lectured extensively on this subject.

S-Lift

The S-Lift, as performed by Dr. Brackup, has been a major advance for patients seeking facial enhancement at an earlier age.  Essentially, the cheeks, jowls, and skin beneath the chin can be lifted and repositioned with the same efficacy as a facelift, with a much smaller incision. The S-Lift gets its name from the fact that it is accomplished through an "S"-shaped incision around the ears. Just as in a facelift, the underlying facial muscles are tightened to achieve a long-lasting effect, as the cheeks and jowls are lifted and excess skin removed. We are now able to convert many patients who otherwise would require a facelift to the S-lift procedure.  Just as for a facelift, general anesthesia is not required.

Other Rejuvenation Options

At Cosmetic Surgery Specialists we recognize that each patient has unique facial anatomy, goals, fears and downtime limitations.  We customize each procedure to satisfy these requirements.  While there is an infinite number of  possible technique combinations, it  takes creativity, experience and expertise to design the optimal surgical plan for each individual.

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