Lifestyle Lift - About The Procedure

What is the Lifestyle Lift^®?	Lifestyle Lift^® offers a minor procedure performed in about an hour. It was designed exclusively for jowls, frown lines, wrinkles, loose neck (turkey neck) and facial skin. Recovery is quick. We describe it as a new procedure for a new generation without the costs and prolonged recovery associated with traditional procedures.
What does it do?	As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun and stresses of daily life can be seen on their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth. The jaw line grows slack and jowls form. Folds and fat deposits appear around the lower face and neck. People can look older and more tired than they feel. The Lifestyle Lift improves those visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, and tightening droopy muscles and skin on the face and neck. The procedure does not change you; it simply makes you look the way you did years ago. It restores your jaw line and neck, and addresses wrinkles and frown lines, creating a more youthful appearance. Results are often dramatic, with some patients seeing them even before leaving the office.
Who performs the Lifestyle Lift?	Every one of our physicians must meet the highest standards in skill and proficiency, safety, board certification, specialization and hospital affiliations. Each is selected on an individual basis and then must undergo rigorous training to join Lifestyle Lift. We choose only the best of the best facial plastic surgeons! Always check your physician’s specialty. Many doctors performing plastic surgery today are “cosmetic” physicians. (Learn more about who is performing your cosmetic surgery). Any doctor, including dermatologists (skin doctors), OB/GYNs and even oral surgeons can attend weekend courses in plastic surgery and receive a “certificate” or degree in cosmetic surgery. Not so at Lifestyle Lift. Our associates are never cosmetic physicians or dermatologists! Instead, all of our physicians are extensively trained in specialized residencies and fellowships, and have undergone rigorous, approved training in general and facial plastic surgery.
Is it safe?	At Lifestyle Lift, your safety is our No. 1 concern. Lifestyle Lift doctors have safely performed more than 100,000 procedures with few problems or complications. Statistics demonstrate that this is an extremely safe procedure. Since we do not use general or intravenous (IV) anesthesia, we avoid the risks associated with them. In addition, our results are natural, without a stretched, wind-swept appearance.
Where is my Lifestyle Lift performed?	The procedure is performed in a specially equipped suite within our offices. The atmosphere is very relaxed and confidential. We follow national health and safety guidelines, and use state-of-the-art medical, safety and sterilization techniques and equipment. You can wear your street clothes and eat prior to the procedure, which is done while you are in a comfortable, reclining chair. We do everything to make your experience as secure and relaxed as possible.
Why don't you use general or intravenous anesthesia so I don't need to be awake?	Many complications resulting from cosmetic plastic surgery are the direct consequence of dangerous anesthetics administered outside a hospital setting and often not by an anesthesiologist. We firmly believe in your safety at all times! Therefore, we do not use these risky IV and general anesthetics. The Lifestyle Lift has been performed safely on tens of thousands of patients exactly as described, with minimal discomfort. We are experts in keeping even the most anxious patients relaxed and comfortable while maintaining safety at the same time.
Who is the best candidate for the Lifestyle Lift?	The Lifestyle Lift is meant for anyone who experiences the signs of aging. Call 1.800.940.9913 to speak confidentially with a consultant to see if you are a candidate.