Lite-lift ™

Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a local anaesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not “Thread-lifts” or “String-lifts”. We do not use the “barbed” sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.

Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Nichter are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons with twenty five years of experience performing every type of facelift, browlift, midface-lift and eyelid surgery. Their experience with lasers, botox and injectable fillers provide their patients with a complete selection of complementary treatments to get the best possible result.

The process begins with a consultation with our experienced staff who will introduce you to the office and doctors. After sharing information about your medical history, treatment goals and desires, you will be examined by the physician who will then determine if you are a good candidate for the Lite-lift™. Common procedures such as liposuction of the neck, and Fraxel laser can contribute to an excellent outcome with modest downtime. The use of local anaesthetic keeps the procedure simple and safe. Medication by mouth will keep you relaxed and comfortable.

Patients who have very loose, sun-damaged skin, severe laxity of the neck, very heavy naso-labial folds, drooping of the lower lids and midface may be better candidates for standard facelift operations. The doctors will discuss these findings when he examines you.

The operation itself usually requires limited incisions within the ear, the sideburn, and around the earlobe. These are well hidden and will become nearly invisible with time. The strong layers under the skin that support the jowl and neck are lifted with long lasting sutures that define and rejuvenate the jawline and neckline. This part of the Lite-lift™ takes about one hour. Additional minor procedures can be added on to enhance the rejuvenation of this fast-recovery lift. Liposuction of the neck is most commonly followed by “mini-browlift” (temple lift), eyelid skin pinch, Fraxel re:pair laser skin rejuvenation, and injections (botox, juvederm, radiesse).

Healing time for the Lite-lift™ is relatively quick, requiring no more than a week for most patients’ early recovery period. While you heal, you will be seen frequently by the doctor and his staff to make sure that all of their instructions are being followed and your recovery is going well. The additional treatments noted above can lengthen the recovery period depending upon the number of areas treated. Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Nichter will discuss these recommendations during your consult.