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The S-Face Lift and Neck Lift (S-Lift) or Minimal Incision Face Lift (MIF) Print E-mail

The natural process of aging and gravity can pull the skin downwards, giving a "loosened" appearance, particularly on the lower two thirds of the face and neck. The S-Face Lift can dramatically correct this loosened, appearance and reduce skin folds. For men, the procedure can restore a stronger, defined face and neck contour. For women, it can restore a slender, feminine and elegant appearance to the neck.

The S-Lift is a combined face and neck lift that can specifically address:

  • A jaw line that has become slack, lax and jowly
  • Excess folds and fat deposits, appearing around the chin and neck
  • Wrinkles around the forehead and the frown lines between the eyes when performed in conjunction with a Forehead/Brow Lift.

The S-Face Lift procedure, also known as the "Minimal Incision Facelift", or the "Minimally Invasive Face Lift" is unique in that it involves only one short incision that extends in a line above the ear. The incision is hidden inside the fold or crease of the ear and continues behind the ear. The hair line is untouched. A small incision may also be made under the chin. The skin is separated from the fat and muscle below and the underlying fat is expertly liposuctioned to remove the fatty tissue and re-sculpt the neck and jaw line. A specialty technique called the SMAS is employed which involves the tightening of the underlying neck muscles. Excess skin is expertly removed and pulled back to alter facial lines and enhance symmetry. The SMAS technique achieves a more refined slender contour without altering the natural expression of the face. Any scars are hidden by the hair or in the natural creases of the face and ears. Because of the unique location of the incisions, the hairline remains untouched, enabling short haircuts or hair pulled back for men and women to continue to be possible. Scarring of the hidden incisions inside and behind the ear will eventually fade within time and be scarcely visible. This unique, highly advanced technique yields a more youthful, natural looking, contoured appearance to the face and neck and an overall rested and refreshed facial appearance.

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One of the recent proven breakthroughs in facial rejuvenation today is the Tissue Glue Technique that has been developed by drawing on experience in various medical applications in Europe for the last decade.

This unique approach employed with the various strategic surgical techniques of face-lifting involves a high tech, medically designed, liquid tissue sealant developed specifically for bonding tissue. This highly innovative and specialized material is applied with the Tissue Glue Technique, resulting in minimal discomfort, less bruising and swelling than typical in the traditional-approach surgical procedures, as well as reducing recovery time by half, whilst achieving prolonged longevity in results.

This highly specialized Tissue Glue technique is applied to various facial procedures.

 
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