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Look Younger Without a Facelift

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For most people, the idea of plastic surgery to make them look younger immediately makes them think of a facelift. While this procedure can be highly effective, many patients don’t realize how many other options there are that can take years off their appearance and may actually be a better fit for their needs than a facelift.

facial plastic surgery atlantaNeck Lift
Just as a facelift reduces the sagging excess skin on the face, a neck lift applies the same principles to the chin, jowl, and neck area. However, the procedure can vary based on the individual patient. If excess fat is contributing to your aesthetic concerns, liposuction can often be used to remove the localized fat, and for some patients, the neck lift may also involve tightening the muscles of the neck to produce a more comprehensive, rejuvenating improvement.

Endoscopic Brow Lift
A brow lift does just what its name suggests it does—lifts and firms the skin of the eyebrow and forehead area to address expression lines and other signs of aging. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott uses an innovative technique called the endoscopic brow lift to perform the procedure with smaller incisions, minimal scarring, and less downtime than a traditional brow lift.

Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) targets signs of aging around the eyes to provide results that are subtle but can make you look years younger. Upper eyelid surgery reduces excess skin that has given the eyelids a “hooded,” tired appearance, while lower eyelid surgery can remove the fat deposits and sagging skin that create “bags” under the eyes.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
For some patients who are looking for facial rejuvenation, laser skin resurfacing is the best fit. This procedure uses precisely-controlled lasers to remove damaged outer skin while helping the deeper layers of skin to produce more collagen (the protein that gives young skin its firmness and elasticity). The result is a complexion that is more radiant, youthful, and with fewer signs of aging, sun damage, and scarring. Laser skin resurfacing can be a great option for patients who are not yet ready for a facelift, as well as for patients who want to further enhance and maintain the results of their cosmetic rejuvenation procedures.

In the end, choosing the right plastic surgery procedure (or, for many patients, the right combination of procedures) is an essential step in attaining the results that will help you be more confident in your appearance. To begin discussing your cosmetic options, schedule a consultation with Dr. Franklyn Elliott or join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest plastic surgery news.

Short Scar Facelift or Endoscopic Brow Lift for Minimally-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation?

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One of the most common reasons why patients seek plastic surgery is to minimize signs of aging and achieve a more youthful appearance. However, many patients don’t realize just how many options they have in achieving this goal. Therefore, I have broken down two common minimally-invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation in order to help patients determine which surgery is the best fit for them: the short scar facelift or the endoscopic brow lift.

What concerns does each facial procedure address?

A short scar facelift addresses skin that has lost elasticity in the lower area of the face, including the jowls and the neck.

An endoscopic brow lift addresses signs of aging around the eyebrows and the forehead, including expression lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin that gives the upper eyelids a hooded appearance.

How does each facial procedure address these aging issues?

The short scar facelift uses small incisions that begin in the temporal hair and extend downward in front of the earlobe. This allows me to minimize scarring while repositioning the skin and soft tissue to lift the cheeks and jowls, lessen the prominence of the lower eyelids, and soften the nasolabial folds.

Due to the use of a surgical instrument called an endoscope, the endoscopic brow lift can reposition the tissue and muscle of the forehead to smooth wrinkles and give the eyes a slight more open and rested appearance, while only making a few small incisions that are concealed in the hairline.

What is involved in the recovery period after each facial procedure?

Both procedures use minimally-invasive techniques, such as local anesthetic and Quill™ knotless sutures,  in order to give the patient optimal results with very little downtime required. However, the recovery period varies from patient to patient, so I discuss recovery expectations with each patient during a pre-operative consultation.

What kind of surgical results can I expect from each facial procedure?

Short scar facelift results and endoscopic brow ift results both have an especially natural appearance, so that the patient looks noticeably younger and rejuvenated without looking “windblown” or “operated on.”

 

Plastic surgeries are varied for a reason—because each patient has unique anatomical features and aesthetic goals. Both a short scar facelift and an endoscopic brow lift are effective and minimally-invasive ways to restore your face to a more rejuvenated and energetic appearance to match the youthful way you feel. To learn more about how you can achieve results that will make you feel confident and refreshed, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, or connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

Endoscopic Brow Lift for Facial Rejuvenation

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For many patients noticing signs of aging isolated to one area of the face, a traditional facelift procedure may not be required for facial rejuvenation. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Franklyn Elliott often performs individual (partial) facial procedures for patients with minimal and specific areas of the concerns such as eyelids, lower face, and forehead.  Dedicated to producing delicate and effective results, Dr. Elliott uses the most advanced technology such as Quill™ knotless sutures to assist in healing and minimize scarring.brow-lift-surgery-atlanta-alpharetta-ga

A recent study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery reported a majority of surveyed individuals who underwent endoscopic brow lift where highly satisfied with their results. The term brow and forehead lift are frequently used interchangeably; this procedure can provide patients with a natural, more youthful appearance.  Brow lift surgery targets expression lines and signs of aging around the eyebrows and forehead.

Dr. Elliott uses highly-skilled techniques for brow lift surgery including endoscopic brow lift to provide patients with subtle, yet effective results. Using an endoscope (surgical video device) Dr. Elliott makes tiny incisions along the hairline to minimize scarring and downtime. During the procedure, tissue and muscle below the skin can be repositioned and/or removed to lift and smooth wrinkles.  Dr. Elliott frequently attends and speaks at world-wide plastic surgery conferences to educate others and review new surgical techniques and technology.

Other facial rejuvenation procedures that may be performed in combination with brow lift include blepharoplasty (eyelid), mid facelift, and lower facelift surgery.  To learn more about brow lift surgery or to schedule a consultation, please contact our office. Connect with Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic and reconstructive news and information.