Mini Face Lift New Jersey
Minimally invasive procedures,
involving minimal incision and dissection, are enjoying
growing popularity among people interested in improving
their appearance. Patients are looking for procedures that
produce natural improvement ("refreshed look"),
have brief recovery time, minimal risk of complications
and result in imperceptible scars. In an attempt to fulfil
these needs, Dr Longin Zurek introduced the S-Lift concept
to Australia in 1998 and has since developed it into an
advanced technique. Recently, he has developed a new lower-face/neck
lift that he calls the Z-Lift.
The S-lift is an ingenious technique of rhytidectomy
(face lift) rejuvenating and beautifying the lower/mid
face and neck by reversing changes that have occurred
with aging.
The “S” refers to the shape of the incision
in front of the ear, however it can also apply to other
qualities of the S-Lift eg. Safe, Small, Short, Superficial
etc.
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- As the S-Lift involves minimal dissection of the face,
risk of permanent injury to facial nerve branches is practically
eradicated. The S-Lift is performed under local anaesthetic
and oral sedation; therefore are none of the risks associated
with general anaesthetic or intravenous sedation.
- The S-Lift involves elevation and permanent fixation
of the SMAS. The excess skin is removed.
- The incision is only along the front line of the ear
(in the natural creases). There is no incision or hair
loss behind the ear. The wound is meticulously repaired
without tension on the skin, leaving an imperceptible scar.
- The vectors of elevation for the S-Lift are different
to the conventional facelift, giving a natural appearance.
Common outcomes of conventional facelift, - such “wind
tunnel”, “mask face look” or “pixie
ear” effects – are not possible with the S-Lift.
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There is minimal bruising and swelling and most patients
return to work comfortably within 7-10 days.
S-Lift has
two different vectors of elevation and repositioning, eliminating
these problems and allowing a more natural
look. The conventional facelift involves incisions around
the ear,
into the
hairline and behind the ears. This may result, in some
cases, in significant and noticeable hair loss along
with noticeable
scars.
The S-Lift has only one incision on either side
of the face, along the front line of the ear and up into the
hairline. There is virtually
no hair loss. The excess skin is removed in front of
the ear and the skin flap is redraped and meticulously
repaired,
resulting
in an imperceptible scar.
The S-Lift is performed totally
under a local anesthetic and oral sedation (e.g. valium) is
used to relax the
patients to
the degree
they desire, thereby eliminating the very serious
risks involved in general anesthesia. After
surgery, happy patients,
see the immediate improvement with theloss of jowls,
smooth jaw line
and neck.
Due to a gentle
and limited dissection there is practically no risk of injury
to the facial nerve which could
result in weakness
of muscles of expression.
As the S-Lift is a much more gentle procedure than
the conventional facelift, there is usually very
little bruising
and swelling,
if any at all. Recovery is a matter of days rather
than months.
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