Hi! I am Dr M Szalay and I have performed over 900 facelifts and necklifts using a minimally invasive technique I call the Lift-Plus.
I have found that the typical patient that I see for a face-lift is well informed and likes to know how my technique differs from other facelifts.
I think the best way to answer this is first to explain what all facelifts rely on to be effective.
THE SMAS
The SMAS is the firm layer of tissue lying above your muscles which supports your face. In the neck, the SMAS blends into a muscle called the platysma, which supports your neck (see diagram).
SMAS
As you age, the SMAS and platysma weaken, causing parts of your face and neck to sag and possibly wrinkle (see diagram below).
Ageing Face
In order to work, a facelift needs to tighten the SMAS, lifting your tissues into a more youthful position.
HOW IS A STANDARD FACELIFT PERFORMED?
A standard facelift can only reach the SMAS by peeling the skin back extensively (see diagram).
Facelift Peel
The potential problem with this technique is that after the SMAS has been tightened, and after the skin is has been laid back down again, a large space is present which can collect a large pool of blood (haematoma). This is a very painful condition and threatens the viability of the skin. Another potential problem is that the extensive peeling of skin can damage the blood supply to the skin, causing skin necrosis, or death of the skin.
HOW IS THE LIFT-PLUS (MINIMALLY INVASIVE FACELIFT) DIFFERENT?
With the Lift-Plus, the SMAS is reached with fine hollow needles inserted through the skin using a specialized technique. Fine sutures are used to lift and then secure the SMAS, resulting in a firmer and rejuvenated appearance of the face. The specialized technique involves minimal peeling back of the skin (see diagram).
Facelift Minimal Skin Peel
Because there is minimal peeling back of the skin with this method, the blood supply to the skin is preserved and there is little room for any blood to collect. The arrows on the diagram show the areas where the sutures are inserted and the direction of the lift. See more here
Results can vary among individuals. Any procedure has risks and it is wise to seek a second opinion. For more information visitwww.precisioncosmetic.com.au
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