Short Scar Face Lift

A short scar face lift is also known as a mini-face lift, cheeklift, or limited incision face lift. This unique operation is a quick way to rejuvenate a face that is beginning to show early signs of aging. Some of these signs might include cheeks that are starting to drop causing deepening of the nasolabial folds, early jowls, and extra fat beneath the chin, which can also treated with the addition of liposuction.

A short scar face lift is less extensive than a standard face lift, and generally does not fully address the neck area. It is primarily designed to lift the cheeks, and soften the fat and skin around the jawline.

Procedure

Incisions are generally placed within the hairline at the temples, or along the sideburns and along (not in front) of the ear cartilage to the earlobes. From these incisions, extra fat and skin is trimmed away without deep tissue modification, and remaining skin is tightened then incisions are sutured closed.

The short scar face lift is generally performed in our Scottsdale area office under mild sedation; many patients choose to have their eyes addressed at the same time. Some patients choose to have these procedures performed in the operating room under either IV sedation or general anesthesia. Patients are generally allowed to go home after the procedure.

Results

Dr. Shapiro, a Scottsdale short scar face lift expert, maintains an excellent reputation for individualizing his face lifts, whether they are limited incision or full, specifically addressing patient desires and the causes of each patient’s facial aging. He would never let you leave his Scottsdale area office with a wind-swept, unnaturally tight appearance. The results of a short scar face lift are lifted and more youthful cheeks with softer nasolabial folds, tighter skin with fewer wrinkles, and a crisper jawline.