Is a lite lift a good one to get?

The Plastic Surgery Channel Surgeon Answers: (3)

1. Answer from PSC Doctor:

   

   Robert T. Grant, MD

   rgrant responded:

   I am not familiar with a ‘lite lift’. It’s hard to know exactly what each doctor means when they decribe a particular type of facelift. There is no universal agreement on any one term. You can see that there are terms even highly skilled experienced plastic surgeons aren’t aware of (yet!). When asking about facial rejuveneation patients ahould be aware that there may be an influence of ‘cosmetic marketing’- where terms are invented to try and downplay the fact that every operation that involves an incision is associated with certain risks. Rather than asking about a specific ‘named’ kind of procedure what I advise is that anyone considering a facial rejuvenation procedure get as specific as they can with the board-certified plastic surgeon they are consulting. What exactly is it about the facial appearance that bothers you? Is it the jowls, or excess neck skin, or an obscured jawline? Getting the particular problem area identified will lead to a discussion of which tissue layers need to be addressed in order to correct the problem-and helps start the patient on the road towards achieving a successful result. Defining individual outcomes and discussing expected results in advance during the consultation is appropriate for every patient-and preferred rather than just suggesting a particular type of lift might be ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in general.

   Posted on November 8th, 2011

2. Answer from PSC Doctor:

   

   John Griffin, MD

   jgriffin responded:

   Basically, I think the most important thing is to do the right amount of work to meet the patient’s goals, for facial rejuvenation.

   Sometimes people seek a procedure or branded name. In the end, it’s best to look specifically at what areas of the face a specific patient would like to improve. Then we can tailor the operation to best serve those needs. The best option could be a mini-face lift, or it could be a more extensive procedure.

   One size does not fit all, so to speak.

   In the end, we want happy patients that have excellent and long-lasting results. That is absolutely the most important goal.

   Posted on November 9th, 2011

3. Answer from PSC Doctor:

   

   Brett J. Snyder, MD

   bsnyder responded:

   As the other doctors have stated, I would be suspicious about procedures with “branded” names such as “quick” or “lifestyle” or “lite”. These may be used as marketing terms to encourage patients to have surgery, but they may also be very deceptive in terms of their potential benefits, risks and downtime. As a specialty, plastic surgery has well established and specific terms to describe facial procedures, and most plastic surgeons will explain how each of these procedures will address a patient’s specific concerns. If your are considering facial surgery, make sure that your surgeon is able to describe in understandable terms exactly what their recommended procedure entails.

   Posted on November 9th, 2011

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