Facelift Articles

I had facelift about 7 months ago, but my skin still sags

Question:I am a 56 year old female who had a mid facelift about 7 months ago. I’ve noticed some of my skin still sags around my nose, is there another alternative to help fix this problem? Answer:I believe that the area that you are concerned with following your facelift is the nasolabial folds. The nasolabial… [Read More]

I’m interested in getting a facelift but I’m concerned about

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m interested in getting a facelift but I’m concerned about scarring. Is there anything that I can do after my surgery to minimize the appearance of the scar and help it to heal as well as possible? Answer: One of the most feared complications of facelift surgery or any other surgery is the appearance… [Read More]

Can digital imaging be done for facelifts too?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’ve heard of digital imaging being used for nose jobs, but is that something that can be done for facelifts too so that you can get an idea of what might be possible through facelift surgery? If it is, how involved is the actual digital imaging process? Is it a few clicks here and… [Read More]

What is a J-lift type of facelift?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:What is a J-lift type of facelift? Answer:A J-lift type of face lift is what is considered a short scar or minimal incision face lift. These face lifts are more commonly known as MACS (minimal access cranial suspension) lifts and have been coined the “weekend face lift”. All of these face lifts are designed to… [Read More]

What types of non-surgical facelifts do you do?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I have been planning for a facelift this past year but just lost my job. I would like a lower cost alternative. What types of non-surgical facelifts do you do? Answer: A lower cost alternative to a face lift could be either the “liquid face lift” which mostly involves placement of filler or autologous… [Read More]

Would a brow lift be performed along with a facelift

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: In what situation would a brow lift be performed along with a facelift? What would the results of such a procedure look like? Answer: When I evaluate a patient for facial rejuvenation, I separate the face into equal thirds. The brow and upper lids are the upper third and the face and neck are… [Read More]

Does the facelift improve nasolabial folds

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Does the facelift improve nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Answer: The face lift does improve nasolabial folds and marionette lines. A deep plane face lift will address the nasolabial folds best, but many surgeons will also place fat into the nasolabial folds to decrease the appearance of these lines. The marionette lines will decrease… [Read More]

Will I experience more wrinkle reduction from a true facelift

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Will I experience more wrinkle reduction from a true facelift or from Botox injections? Answer: There really is no comparison between the effects of a face lift surgery compared to the effects of Botox injections for wrinkle reduction. Face lift surgery will address all the wrinkles of the facial skin where surgery is performed. … [Read More]

I’m considering a facelift

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I’m considering a facelift. However, I’d like to know if there are any other options for tightening the facial skin? Answer:Your question regarding alternatives to face lift surgery is a good one and one that I am asked frequently. There is a great deal of information in the media about facial skin care products and… [Read More]

I am 63 and suffered of a stroke recently

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question:I am 63 and suffered of a stroke recently. I would like to get a facelift on one side of my face, but I don’t know if it’s appropriate for me. Is a facelift a good idea at all, or could it be counterproductive if just doing it on one side of the face? Answer:I… [Read More]