Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery in New York
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Allure Plastic Surgery
Best Plastic Surgeon in Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey
Dr. Elliot Heller, MD
Dr. Elliot Heller, MD is a plastic surgeon at Allure Plastic Surgery, with more than 20 years of experience and over 10,000 procedures performed. He practices at Allure Plastic Surgery in Manhattan, Staten Island, and Edison, NJ, where he is accepting new patients.
Facelift Surgery NYC
Facial aging comes from many factors. The two main ones are the downward pull of gravity and the loss of fullness, or fatty tissue, in the face.
Gravity causes jowls as the jawline sags, and it drops the neck into what's often called “turkey neck”. The loss of fatty tissue deepens the “smile lines” and hollows the area under the cheeks and around the eyes.
Before and After Photos of Facelifts at Allure Plastic Surgery
Our Approach
The Allure Approach to Facial Surgery
Each person ages differently, so we take an individualized approach. Every facelift and mini-facelift at our Staten Island, NYC facility is built around the patient's anatomy and goals.
Dr. Heller has trained under some of the top facial plastic surgeons in the country, and our team includes Dr. Haramis. He has brought his time-tested methods to Allure Plastic Surgery. To learn more, book a free consultation at our offices in NYC, Staten Island, and New Jersey. (866) 477-2023 today.
Is A Facelift The Right Choice For Me?
Before choosing a surgeon for a facelift, weigh a few things. Look for doctors who share their knowledge so you can make an informed decision.
Understanding your options and the trade-offs of each approach is a big part of the choice.
Work with a surgeon who helps you decide what to have done and how to proceed.
Choose a doctor who treats you as an individual, customizes your surgery, and gives you real options to reach the results you want.
To do that, the surgeon has to understand your main concerns and goals. From there, they can explain every part of the process, set expectations, and offer a specific plan.
Most facelifts use one of two main methods, the full facelift and the short scar procedure. Your surgeon will also know other techniques that can produce the look you're after.
Dr. Heller analyzes your face during your consultation and, with your input, settles on the best plan for your facial rejuvenation or facelift.
We use computer imaging so you can see what a procedure might do for you. A facelift or mini-facelift at our Staten Island, NYC office aims to re-create how you looked 10 years ago, as naturally as possible. Realistic expectations about the procedure and its outcomes matter.
The Procedure
The Facelift Procedure
Facial surgery is performed in our accredited Staten Island, NYC surgery suite under either IV sedation or general anesthesia. Every effort is made to make the procedure undetectable.
The incision starts in the hairline. As it comes down toward the ear, it runs inside the ear a little.
That keeps any incision off the cheek. Behind the ear, it stays in the crease and curves back into the hairline, so it stays hidden.
After the skin is lifted, the muscle and fatty tissue is tightened. In the middle of the neck, excess fat is removed and the muscles are sutured tightly together. This treats the band many patients have in the neck. The excess skin is then trimmed with no tension on the skin.
With no tension, the incision lines all but disappear. And because the skin isn't pulled tight, patients avoid the “wind-blown” look. When surgery is complete, patients go home the same day.
Your Options
Which Facelift Procedure Is Right for Me?
We work closely with each patient to build a treatment plan around your goals, and we help you choose the right facelift procedure. We offer several facelift procedures at our Staten Island, NYC facility, including:
- Deep plane facelift
- Mini-facelift (S-lift, or weekend facelift)
- Necklift
- Cheeklift
- Threadlift
Different Types of Facelift
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift lifts tissue in a deeper plane before tightening, giving consistently better results that are longer lasting, especially in patients with heavy jowls and neck. Recovery is the same, and if done correctly, has no greater risk than the SMAS facelift, and the deep plane lift is safer for patients who smoke (although it is preferable for all patients who smoke to quit smoking 30 days before a procedure).
Mini-Facelift
Also called an S-Lift or weekend facelift, the mini-facelift helps a small share of patients. It uses shorter incisions, runs under local anesthesia, and has less recovery time than other facelifts at our New York offices. The skin is lifted a short distance, the deeper tissue is tightened, the excess skin is trimmed, and the incision is closed. It suits patients with minimal jowling and neck sagging.
Neck Lift
A neck lift, as its name implies, focuses only on the neck. This procedure would be done for a patient who has a heavy neck but no jowling. The incisions are not as long as a full facelift and recovery is shorter. Excess fat is removed from the central neck, and the muscle is tightened in the middle. The neck muscle is also tightened from behind, so a tight sling is created, allowing the neck to look much more youthful.
Cheek Lift
Different procedures can be done to lift the cheeks. Long stitches are placed under the skin of the face, neck, and eyebrow to lift sagging tissues. This produces a refreshed appearance without major surgery or anesthesia. The cheek lift procedure has been performed for several years and a nice, long-term improvement has been noted.
Thread Lift
Thread lift procedures can easily be performed with fat injections, upper eyelid surgery, or chemical peels, all under local anesthesia, to provide a nice rejuvenation.
Recovery from a Facelift
After facelift or mini-facelift surgery in Staten Island, NYC, you'll have swelling and bruising, but the discomfort is usually minimal. Cold compresses help the swelling, which starts to improve after a couple of days. Most patients return to work in seven to 10 days.
The incisions are hidden, so it's hard for anyone to tell you had surgery. People may just think you took a vacation or changed your hair. Avoid strenuous activity for two to three weeks.
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Combining a Facelift with Other Procedures
We customize each treatment to get you exactly ther results you're after. A facelift can be done on its own or alongside other procedures. Take a look:
- Fat injections are often done at the same time to improve the smile lines and creases between the nose and lips. This improves the loss of fullness that occurs with facial aging.
- A cheek lift can raise the sagging cheeks at the same time as a facelift.
- Eyelid surgery and brow lifting can also be done to completely rejuvenate your face. Let’s look at some examples.
Case #1
This patient only wanted improvement of the neck and jawline. Her face is still fairly full, so it doesn’t need fat injection, and she was still happy with her eyes. We performed a facelift, and you can easily see the nice improvement of the jawline and neck.
Case #2
This patient not only desired improvement in the neck and jawline, but also the folds between the nose and lips and the heaviness around the eyes. For her, we performed a facelift plus fat injection, which gave her an excellent result.
FAQ
Facelift FAQ
Do I need a neck lift for my loose skin?
A neck lift is the best procedure for improving the natural beauty of the neck by correcting loose skin and excess fat. Most people will notice loose skin when they turn their neck or chin in certain directions. If your neckline looks contoured in its normal position, you probably won’t benefit from a neck lift.
There is no ideal age for neck procedures. As long as you are a good candidate, your age can range from early 20s to the elderly. To find out if you are a good candidate, speak with an experienced facial plastic surgeon in Manhattan or New York City.
Can I have a facelift at the age of 76?
A facelift is designed to improve signs of aging by correcting lax facial and neck skin, as well as removing excess fatty tissue from beneath the chin and jaw. The aesthetic results typically last 5-10 years, depending on the level of care you provide for yourself and your lifestyle.
A facelift doesn’t stop aging however; your appearance will remain better than if you had never had the procedure. What’s more important than age when it comes to having a face lift is your health. If you can safely tolerate anesthesia, then why shouldn’t you feel better about the appearance of your face and neck? It’s important to participate in a consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon in New York who can address your concerns and identify if the addition of another procedure is necessary. If you have an above average amount of wrinkles laser resurfacing may be added at the same time to improve your results.
What do you do when a brow lift or facelift begins to sag?
The results of brow lift and facelift procedures usually last 5-10 years. The range reflects how differing levels of care and overall health affect how long the results last. Smoking, sunbathing constant weight fluctuations shorten the longevity of the pleasing aesthetic results face lift patients are initially left with. As time passes, you won’t begin to look “weird” as the goal of a good plastic surgeon is to give you a natural, rejuvenated appearance. Certain techniques such as a more vertical lift to tissues instead of a posterior pull allow for a pleasant aging process.
Watch & Learn
Learn More About Facelifts at Allure Plastic Surgery
Dr. Heller talks about the minimally-invasive procedures we offer.
Dr. Heller talks about his approach to facelift and necklift procedures.
The Next Step
To achieve the best results it’s very important to locate a NY facial plastic or plastic surgeon who has vast experience in face lifting. Please view some more facelift before-and-after pictures and contact Dr. Heller’s office for your free facelift consultation by calling (866) 477-2023 or completing our online contact form.
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Dr. Heller did my facelift and I look refreshed, not pulled or fake. Friends keep asking if I have been on vacation. The staff made me feel calm the entire way through.Patricia M., Google Review
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.