Have you experienced a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck? Have your chin and neck lost their youthful contours? Have you developed facial and neck wrinkles? Do you have jowls that weren’t there last year? Does your face appear tired? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the muscles in your face are probably part of the problem. To address this issue, you may be a candidate for Dr. Kaplan’s Wonder-Lift. The outcome of the Wonder-Lift is a more rested and youthful appearance, particularly in the lower third of your face.
The Wonder-Lift is a type of facelift that specifically addresses these concerns. Facelifts range in size from “mini” to “standard” depending on the location and extent of skin elasticity and muscle weakness. The Wonder-Lift manages most of these problems with smaller and fewer incisions than a standard facelift and with more resolution of neck issues than a mini-lift. The Wonder-Lift is done on an outpatient basis under monitored anesthesia care (MAC). It typically takes approximately one and half hours. Incisions are made within the hairline (or along the hair margin) above the ear, extending down around the earlobe and ending behind the ear. The incisions are hidden in natural folds of the skin. The subcutaneous layers and neck muscles are tightened, the facial skin is re-draped and lifted, and the excess skin is removed.
The patient goes home with their head and neck (under the chin) wrapped in a dressing, which is usually removed the next day. Sutures are removed within 5-6 days. Staples are removed within 10-14 days. Bruising and swelling decrease to “socially acceptable” levels in 7-10 days. Make-up can be worn once the incisions are healed. Significant results are evident in 4-6 weeks or sooner with continued improvement for several months. Minimal initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
In this video, Dr. Kaplan discusses the benefits of his Wonder-Lift™ which is a minimally invasive procedure that addresses concerns early to avoid a more extensive surgery in the future. By designing a surgical solution to address his patients concerns in the lower third of the face, he has helped many patients feel they appear years younger with a minimally invasive procedure that reduces their downtime. Take a minute to watch this video and learn more about the Wonder-Lift™ Surgical or Non-surgical Procedure? What is the Wonder-Lift™?
Interested in finding out more? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Kaplan and find out if the Wonder-Lift is the right procedure for your business or if your concerns are better addressed with a different procedure. Please remember your concerns are best addressed with a Facial Plastic Surgeon who knows the structure of your face best and can address your specific concerns after a thorough examination.
