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Limited-incision face lift technique.

G Imber1, R C Silich

  • 1Weill College of Medicine, Cornell University, and Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. USA.

Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|April 1, 2009
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The limited-incision face lift technique (LIFT) offers an alternative to traditional facelifts, providing excellent aesthetic results with minimal scarring for aging facial concerns. This less invasive approach is suitable for most patients seeking facial rejuvenation.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

Background:

  • The traditional full subcutaneous facelift has been the standard for addressing aging facial effects for four decades.
  • Aging leads to changes in facial structure, including skin laxity, jowls, and submental fat accumulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the limited-incision face lift technique (LIFT) as a less invasive alternative.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and complication rates associated with the LIFT procedure in a large cohort.

Main Methods:

  • The LIFT procedure was performed on 1000 patients under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia.
  • Suction-assisted lipoplasty was used for submental and jowl fat removal, with undermining extending to the submental area.

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  • Superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication and closure were performed to address facial laxity.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients reported high satisfaction with both the operative experience and surgical outcomes.
    • Complications included six cases of hematoma requiring drainage and minor skin ripples in early cases.
    • Early instances of requiring immediate neck lifts were resolved through improved patient selection for neck skin laxity.

    Conclusions:

    • The LIFT procedure serves as a viable alternative to traditional facelifts, offering advantages of a limited incision and scar.
    • It effectively corrects nasolabial folds, cheek laxity, jowls, and redundant submental fat.
    • The LIFT is not recommended for patients with significant lower neck skin laxity.