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True & False: The Short Scar Facelift

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female-face-examEveryone likes having options. Plastic surgery patients are no exception. That’s why I pride myself on being able to perform cosmetic procedures in different ways in order to benefit patients with specific needs and desires. One such technique that I am particularly proud of is my signature short scar facelift. This outstanding procedure is intended to help my patients rejuvenate their face and achieve a more youthful, refreshed appearance. To help explain what this procedure is capable of, I have noted a few true and false statements about the short scar facelift.

It is true that the short scar facelift is designed to address the lower portion of the face. This includes improving the appearance of the nasolabial folds, the jowls, and the jawline. Additionally, a short scar facelift can help smooth loose skin around the neck to provide a natural lifting effect.

It is false that the short scar facelift is synonymous with a mini facelift. The term “mini facelift” has become increasingly popular in recent years, but it’s important for patients to realize that there is no standardized mini facelift. A mini facelift describes any time when a plastic surgeon adjusts a traditional facelift to make the procedure less invasive in order to reduce downtime or visible scarring after surgery. In fact, a short scar facelift is a specific type of mini facelift.

It is true that recovery following a short scar facelift is typically fairly simple for patients. Since the procedure is minimally-invasive and uses local anesthetic and Quill™ knotless sutures, relatively little downtime is needed after surgery. It’s common for patients to return to normal activities like work in just two weeks or less depending on the type of work performed. However, it’s important to remember that this may vary from patient-to-patient.

With so many procedure options available, it’s understandable why some patients may not be sure which plastic surgery option is best for them. This is why the pre-surgery consultation is so important for patients to fully understand their options and address any additional questions, concerns, or curiosities they may have about their surgery. If you would like to learn more about the short scar facelift, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation today. Follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and more.

How Can I Rejuvenate the Appearance of My Neck?

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Although aging is a universal concern, no two people age exactly the same way. Additionally, certain areas of the body are more vulnerable to the effects of time than others. For many people, the accumulation of excess skin, fat deposits, and drooping muscles, as well as the appearance of wrinkles, can make the neck look prematurely old. This is why the neck is a common area of concern for many patients who are considering cosmetic surgery. I wanted to take a few moments to discuss popular options for neck rejuvenation.

Neck lift surgery is intended to help people who wish to improve the appearance of their neck area. The procedure typically involves surgically removing excess skin and repositioning the muscles in the neck area. The incision can be made around the ear or concealed in the lower hairline. Depending on my recommendation and the needs of a specific patient, I may perform a neck lift in a few different ways. For instance, in some cases I may use liposuction to remove excess submental fat from the neck to treat the appearance of a “double chin.” Some patients may require a tightening of the neck muscles that can help provide added definition and a more youthful profile.

However, some patients may benefit from other procedure alternatives. My signature short scar facelift includes a neck lift to help provide comprehensive rejuvenation for the lower portion of a patient’s face. This helps address concerns like the jowls, jawline, and neck area for patients who are concerned about these specific areas.

In the following video, I discuss how I use facelift surgery to help my patients who wish to revitalize the appearance of their neck:

One of my primary issues I focus on during any cosmetic surgery consultation is determining the exact procedure and surgery options that will be most helpful for the patient I am meeting with. It’s important for patients to fully understand all of their options, as well as what the results they can expect to achieve, in order to make the most informed decision possible regarding their procedure. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Frank Elliott, today. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for more plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

What Cosmetic Procedures are In-Demand with Millennials?

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“How do we reach millennials?” This is a common question for businesses around the world who seek a way to get their message in front of younger potential customers or patients. However, as I have seen firsthand in recent years, plastic surgeons need not worry about how to find a way to reach younger prospective patients; they have no problem finding us on their own. The popularity of cosmetic procedures among younger people is as high as it’s ever been. To help shed light on this topic, I wanted to share some findings that I found especially helpful from the recent annual statistics collected by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) on common procedures for younger patients.

To help narrow it down, I wanted to specifically focus on patients between the ages of 18-34. Breast augmentation was by far the most commonly performed plastic surgery among patients in this age range with over 104,000 procedures performed last year. That’s nearly twice as many as the second most in-demand procedure, liposuction. One thing I found fascinating is the procedures that are far more common among this age group than any other. For instance, over 45% of all male breast reduction procedures were performed on guys between 18-34. And although facelifts and eyelid surgery are basically nonexistent among these patients, other facial procedures including rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, and ear surgery continue to skyrocket with millennials.

In the video below, I go into detail on the some of the more common cosmetic procedures that I perform on younger patients:

I am happy to see so many younger people embracing plastic surgery and the incredible, life-changing benefits that it can provide. I am especially careful during pre-surgery consultations with younger patients to make sure they fully understand all of their options so that they can make the most informed decision possible regarding their plastic surgery procedure. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Frank Elliott. And don’t forget to follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter for more news, tips, and updates.

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