Facelifts in Atlanta to Fit Your Lifestyle
Many lifestyle facelifts in Atlanta have become popular options for people who want to address the earlier signs of aging but don’t wish to commit to lengthy recovery time. By utilizing specialized techniques that often involve minimal and shorter incisions, the skin of the cheeks and lower face is gently lifted and tightened to redefine the jawline and provide a more youthful appearance. Due to the less invasive nature of most of these treatment options as compared to some other facelift procedures, lifestyle facelifts typically lead to shorter recovery times in many cases. But the less invasive an option is, the more it translates to less dramatic results by comparison.
Just as every face is unique and people have different aspirations for their appearance, facelift options are far from being “one size fits all.” There are multiple options available for facelifts in Atlanta to achieve your desired results. Double board-certified Atlanta-based Facial Plastic Surgeon Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., has vast anti-aging surgical expertise that encompasses lifestyle facelifts and the highly customizable treatment options they entail, including:
Signature Lift (Facelift by Dr. Elizabeth)
Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature Lift involves shorter incisions that are typically located in the hairline or in the natural creases around the ear. The skin around the cheeks is gently lifted and tightened to redefine the jawline and soften the appearance of mild to moderate jowling. Depending on the level of customization for the procedure and your individual comfort level, the Signature Lift may be performed using only local anesthesia with relaxation or intravenous anesthesia, which may result in less risk of adverse reactions and a faster recovery time.
Signature Minilift (Facelift by Dr. Elizabeth)
During the Signature Mini Lift, Dr. Elizabeth uses a technique that involves a minimal amount of shorter incisions that are typically located in the hairline and in the natural creases around the ear. The skin of the cheeks and lower face is lifted and tightened to help redefine the jawline and lessen the appearance of jowling. The Signature Mini Lift is slightly less invasive than the Signature Lift and may be performed using local anesthesia with relaxation or IV sedation.
Signature PrecisionLift™ (Laser Facelift by Dr. Elizabeth)
Dr. Elizabeth’s Signature PrecisionLift is designed for patients who display minimal jowling and mild neck laxity. She performs the procedure by making several small, strategic access points by your ears and chin. A numbing fluid will be injected into those areas to maximize your comfort level during the procedure. Radiofrequency Energy will then be used to treat the skin and the underlying supportive tissue. Performed through tiny openings for a laser fiber and cannula, fatty tissue is carefully removed from the jawline and neck, and the jowl is contoured to reduce any excess volume. Finally, radiofrequency skin tightening is performed to maximize the more youthful contour.
For people experiencing some loosening of the skin on their neck and jawline, a Signature NeckLift may offer an effective solution. Dr. Elizabeth utilizes very short incisions located primarily behind the ears and under the chin which make it possible to address the signs of aging specifically on the neck. The nature of the incisions also means any scars will typically be well hidden. Performed with a combination of mild anxiolytics and local anesthesia or with IV sedation, most patients report little discomfort.
By combining liposuction with the latest advancements in laser technology to boost additional skin tightening, the Signature ProfileLift optimizes the improvement of the neck and profile with fewer and smaller incisions as compared to more invasive facelift surgery. In fact, Dr. Elizabeth developed her ProfileLift technique to be an almost “incisionless” procedure utilizing access points under the chin and typically at the base of the earlobes. Radiofrequency energy precisely targets the smaller volumes of excess fat or skin under the chin, both breaking up the fat and tightening the loose skin in the process. The result is most often a more defined, youthful-looking profile.
Women in their late 20’s and early 30s usually have a characteristically triangular, heart-shaped face that is widely considered a youthful trait. As we age, that triangle usually inverts and causes more emphasis to shift downward to the lower face. A Liquid Facelift can help to revert the triangle and restore a more youthful appearance by replenishing lost volume with strategically placed dermal fillers. These fillers are sometimes used in combination with neurotoxin injections or growth factors extracted from your blood. Volume restoration also helps make the skin look more radiant while exuding a more rested appearance, all without surgical incisions.
Deep Plane Facelift
“Deep plane” is the term used to describe the anatomic plane that lies between the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and the deeper layer of muscles responsible for facial expressions. A Deep Plane Facelift focuses on the release and movement of the deeper muscle and fat layers of the face instead of the pull and removal of skin associated with other surgical facelift procedures. With the delicate nature involving repositioning deeper tissues, the Deep Plane Facelift is considered the most invasive facelift technique available. That said, it does come with additional risks as compared to other facelift options. But the more invasive a procedure is, the more dramatic results it can achieve.
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From the minimally invasive techniques of some lifestyle facelift options to the much more invasive method of a Deep Plane Facelift and all the procedures in between, Dr. Elizabeth has immense experience in creating beautiful, natural-looking results using the latest advancements in facial rejuvenation. The first step to determining which of these surgical and non-surgical options may help you achieve your personal aesthetic goals is to schedule a private consultation at Atlanta Face & Body by calling (678) 888-3223 or clicking here to book online.
