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The Feather Facelift : I Want a Facelift, but I Want to Keep it Simple!

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Less is Sometimes More!

It’s important to understand your choices when deciding on a facelift or a neck lift. There are options and more than one operation to make us look younger and refreshed. It’s not a cookbook approach to rejuvenation. I specialize in the latest methods of face lifting techniques. I have written many educational writing on my deep plane, composite LAVVNDR Facelift. But some patients want less surgery and still want great results. The answer is my FEATHER LIFT. It’s extremely rejuvenating, reliable, safe, and cost effective. This educational writing was written at the request of a patient from Philadelphia, Pa.

Options:

I always strive to give an extensive and thorough consultation with a complete discussion of your options. It’s interesting to me how many plastic surgeons forget this critical topic – which is options. What are my choices? What are the differences? You learn these facts from ME, so you can intelligently decide what’s best for YOU. When you are concerned about neck excess, jowls, bags, and extra facial skin, you will learn that your best option is some type of lifting procedure. This means some type of facelift or neck lift. I have reviewed other methods of facial rejuvenation, like lasers and peels, in another educational writings. You can link there now for a review of these choices. But once we know we need surgery, we need to decide what type.

Many patients and cosmetic surgeons will talk about cheek lifts or mid face lifts or neck lifts. This can be thought of as a “vertical plane classification.” Vertical means up and down. The cheeks being “up or above” and the neck being “down or below..” This is a vertical classification. But it’s better to think of facial rejuvenation in a horizontal plane or “outside to inside” approach. This is much better, helpful, and informative. It essentially means how far deep or inside do you operate and rejuvenate. For example, mini lifts go less horizontal and full lifts go all the way, as far as possible.

The facelift can be broken down into 3 main types. These are the full, mini, and extra mini facelift. The full facelift is where all methods are used to get the maximal results. The horizontal dissection is maximized. This is the composite and deep plane lift that I have written about. It’s my LAVVNDR LIFT. The mini lift is smaller and the extra mini lift is the smallest. The FEATHER FACELIFT is the extra mini lift. My LAVVNDR FACELIFT is the biggest lift. It’s deep plane, extensive, and often involves fat transfer. The FEATHER FACELIFT is the extra mini lift. The dissection is less and extra procedures to rejuvenate are NOT done. The mini lift is in between.

The FEATHER FACELIFT : How is it done?

The FEATHER LIFT is an extra mini facelift. Incisions are used around the ears. They start in the temple hairline and then move down. They are placed behind the tragus of the ear to be more hidden and imperceptible. They then go underneath the earlobe and then behind the ear. The skin is lifted and elevated in the surgical plane above the SMAS muscles. The skin flaps are meticulously re-draped in a superior and posterior position. This means elevated and moved in an extremely natural and normal location. Fake results essentially NEVER happen. The excess tissue is trimmed. No deep plane or muscle work is done with the FEATHER LIFT. The skin is closed with delicate plastic surgery stitches. A comfortable bandage is applied. No drains are used.

The operation takes about an hour and a half. It is done with sedation. It’s like a long colonoscopy, also called twilight anesthesia. You do not need to be put asleep. The full facelift and the mini lift take longer in the operating room. This is because muscles are tightened and fat transfer might be done. These take time and add to the length of time on the operating room table.

Why choose the FEATHER LIFT? : Less is sometimes more!

Not everyone wants the biggest or largest facelift. Many patients are happy with the smaller, shorter, and easier FEATHER LIFT. It’s less expensive and quicker to heal. It’s extremely natural, and it will never be fake. It still gives an amazing amount of rejuvenation. Like the old saying goes, less is sometimes more.

Results:

Patients can expect significant rejuvenation from the cheeks to the jowls and including the neck. The improvement includes higher and more natural cheeks. The jawline is refreshed. Nasolabial folds and puppet lines are significantly lessened. The neck is more chiseled and younger looking. The improvements are from the eyes down to the bottom of the neck.

Results are extremely natural and refreshing, giving a completely normal and youthful appearance.

This operation does not improve eyelid aging, hooding, or eye bags. These are improved by eye tucks, eyelid lifts, or a blepharoplasty. It’s important to have realistic expectations about all cosmetic surgery. They don’t turn you into a movie star or a model. The operation improves you. It makes you younger looking. It doesn’t make you something you never were. Aging is improved and not eliminated. You will be younger looking and extremely natural. You will NOT BE FAKE. You will be a “younger you.” For those interested in eye tucks, you can link now to an excellent educational writing on this topic

Full facelifts and mini lifts will give more rejuvenation and will take more time in the operating room. Additional procedures are part of these longer and more expensive operations. They give more rejuvenation and improvement.

Medical studies with procedures similar to my FEATHER LIFT have shown excellent results and high satisfaction. Substantial improvement in jowls, excess skin, turkey neck, and neck laxity can be expected. It is an extremely safe, reliable, and effective operation to look younger and remain natural.

Recovery:

The recovery is overall similar to more extensive facelift operations. But because less dissection is done, there is often less bruising and swelling. This leads to a quicker recovery. Fat transfer and muscle tightening that occur in bigger lifts will obviously lead to more recovery time. The smaller and quicker recovery is a distinct advantage of this cosmetic operation.

As with all operations, the recovery from the FEATHER FACELIFT takes time. It is important to allow for resolution of bruising and swelling during this period. A “hibernation” period is required to heal. Most people are surprised at how quickly they can get back to normal activities. It’s critical to follow all instructions after surgery to minimize risks and any problems.

Risks:

As with all cosmetic operations, the Feather Lift has risks that are discussed in detail during your consultation. It is paramount to understand the concept of REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. Cosmetic surgery doesn’t turn you into a movie star, Instagram model, or something you never were. Surgery improves us. It makes us look younger and healthier. It does not “get rid of” every wrinkle or “get rid of” all signs of aging. You will be noticeably younger and completely nature.

Other bigger facelifts could give more rejuvenation than the Feather Lift. Other operations like my LAVVNDR LIFT which include deep plane, composite muscle tightening or fat transfer can give more improvement. It’s why these operations have these components added to the operation. The added time adds expense and recovery to the operation. Fortunately, if a patient chooses the Feather Lift and doesn’t get all the rejuvenation they hope for, they can always do more in the future. Nothing has been lost by doing the smaller facelift.

Summary:

The FEATHER LIFT is a wonderful cosmetic operation that rejuvenates your face and neck. It provides a younger and more natural look to the cheeks, jaw line, jowls, and neck. It’s an extra mini lift that delivers essential rejuvenation in a extremely natural way. The operation is less expensive amd has a quicker recovery than more extensive and longer ones. For the patient who is desiring to look better with the most simple and most straightforward way, the FEATHER LIFT might be the answer. My consultations review all options in detail to help you choose the best procedure for you.

How to Completely Prepare for Delaware Facelift Surgery

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Rhytidectomy or facelift surgery is a serious and major cosmetic procedure. After all, if done well by a skilled plastic surgeon, the procedure can dramatically improve the appearance of your ageing or sagging cheeks, jowls, jaw line, and neck area. Designed primarily to elevate and reposition the drooping facial tissue to a higher and youthful position, rhytidectomy can help you achieve a more rejuvenated, younger looking appearance.

Since preparation is a big chunk to the success of most human endeavors, it is essential that you know what to do – before, during and after the surgery operation day. That said, while a complete preparation plan should be in handy, you should keep your composure throughout the whole process of facelift operation so that you can do the right things as planned instead of unnecessarily pressing the panic button and compromise the success of surgery.

Surgeon Communication

Perhaps the most crucial to overall success of facelift surgery is the quality of communication with your chosen plastic surgeon. You must be able to communicate your specific aesthetic goal and your surgeon should come up with a realistic surgery plan to achieve your objective.

During consultation and pre-op stages, there must be a thorough discussion regarding the benefits, risks, and even post-op care for your intended procedure. Furthermore, you should be made aware of the particular surgery technique that would be utilized by your surgeon, especially with respect to incision location and anesthetics. As much as your surgeon should be straightforward in exchanging surgery details with you, you must also be honest and open with respect to your medical condition and lifestyle status that could possible compromise the outcome.

In all this, it is corollary that you should pick a plastic surgeon with proven skills and expertise on facelift surgery.

Delaware Surgeon

Dr. Christopher Saunders is a Delaware-based plastic surgeon with impressive track record in rhytidectomy procedures. Before recommending any Delaware facelift surgery, he puts emphasis on careful and thought out pre-operative evaluation and discussion of goals. He would lay down the details in terms of the pre-op and recovery steps that you are expected to undertake.

Among other things, the board-certified plastic surgeon would ask you to stop for some weeks the taking of medications that can affect bleeding and clotting. Dr. Saunders would also clarify if you are absolutely willing and capable to follow the post-op steps that could lead you to faster recovery and healing. Moreover, he would see to it that you have set your sights realistically when it comes to the total results. Otherwise, there is no point to proceed with the face lift surgery.

If interested with this procedure, schedule now a personal consult with Dr. Saunders. You may do so by contacting our office at (302) 652-3331 or via this Online Reservation Form.

The Definite Advantages of Dr. Saunders’ Rhinoplasty Surgery

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In the cosmetic world, there is no doubt that nose surgery or rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures. This applies both to the patient and the surgeon who will perform it.

On the part of the patient, he or she must be mindful of the risk that the surgery might result to something undesirable. Thus, the patient has to be exacting on the change that he/she will want to achieve and must pick a surgeon who has proven record of successful nose jobs. On the part of the surgeon, he or she should also be exacting in soliciting the specific desires of each patient. Thus, the surgeon must consequently have the optimal surgery skills and should be meticulous with details, safety, and sense of aesthetics.

Nose surgery is a very personal procedure. The ultimate tests of a successful operation are: (a) attaining patient’s particular desires and (b) a result where the nose complements well with the rest of one’s facial features.

Delaware Plastic Surgeon Dr. Saunders is known for his precise, safe, and artistically favored rhinoplasty procedures. He is constantly forwarded with gratitude by his patients in Delaware and elsewhere due to his masterful ability in delivering the aspired look of his patients after every nose surgery. What seems to be the edge of Dr. Saunders?

1. Superb Skill. Through actual experience and constant updating of knowledge, Dr. Saunders stands out from among most surgeons in America. He has performed over 25,000 surgeries and counting. This Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon devotes his life to the advancement of cosmetic surgery in general and his actual practice in particular. True enough, he has received multiple awards including America’s Top Cosmetic Surgeon for a couple of years and has published notable articles, studies and books relating to plastic surgery.

2. Detail Oriented. Before performing a rhinoplasty surgery, Dr. Saunders confers closely with each patient regarding aesthetic desires and expected outcome. He puts premium on the particular preference of patient, as after all it won’t be his nose that is going to be improved. Furthermore, the Delaware Surgeon is aware how easily a surgery may bring about overdone results if the surgeon gets complacent or didn’t pay keen attention to the surgical plan.

3. Forthright Surgeon. Dr. Saunders will ensure that the patient understands the whole procedure, including risks and recovery steps. Indeed, he will be forthright as to extent of expected physical changes during post-surgery. Being straightforward and honest from the get-go or before performing any procedure is one of the core professional ideals of Dr. Saunders. It is no accident that he published a well-received book entitled “A Woman’s Guide to the ‘Real-Reality’ of Cosmetic Surgery”.

4. Advanced Techniques. With the passion to constantly hone his surgery skills, Dr. Saunders utilizes safe and modern techniques to facilitate greater efficiency and precision with his works. He uses computer imaging and digital photos to provide close representation of the possible rhinoplasty outcome. With the aid of innovative septo-rhinoplasty technique, internal problems with the septum or breathing problems can be addressed while also straightening the nose.

5. Prefers Natural Look. More importantly, Dr. Saunders knows that an attractive cosmetic result almost always equals to a natural looking appearance of the patient. He wants to help the patient achieve his/her best version after surgery, not a version of somebody else.

If you’re interested about this procedure, schedule now a personal consultation with Dr. Saunders. You may do so by contacting our office at (302) 652-3331 or via this Online Reservation Form.

Points to Note: For a Chin Augmentation Surgery Ideal Candidate

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Chin augmentation procedure is typically performed as complementary to nose surgery (rhinoplasty). When a rhinoplasty is undertaken, chin augmentation is often suggested to provide harmony to facial appearance or at least to balance out the facial features. But these days, chin augmentation (aka mentoplasty) is performed more and more as a standalone procedure than in combination with other surgeries. At any rate, you should seek the guidance and counsel of a capable plastic surgeon when you are thinking of augmenting your chin.

Chin Augmentation Surgery is generally performed using implants to alter the chin’s shape by increasing its projection and/or width. The ultimate goal is normally to either improve the balance of your facial profile or correct a “weak” chin, or both. In order to achieve the desired effect, an implant made either of porous biocompatible material or solid silicone is utilized. Moreover, aside from achieving a stronger and wider chin, you may also opt for chin implant to lengthen your face if that is your concern.

With full training and experience, Delaware Plastic Surgeon Dr. Saunders performs chin implant procedures with the masterstroke of a skilled doctor to match with his well-developed aesthetic prowess. He utilizes the latest and yet safe gadgetry to strike out the delicate balance of your chin with the rest of facial features. He also works closely with an anesthetic specialist to make the whole operation comfortable and painless for you.

But before any chin surgery is undertaken, the Board Certified Surgeon will examine you closely if you are ideal candidate for the procedure. For one, you must be in good health and have a normally functioning immune system. You must not be a chronic smoker or you should be willing to quit smoking weeks before surgery. You should also have clear and reasonable expectations with the surgery result. Furthermore, you will be reminded by Dr. Saunders that there are other temporary options like tissue fillers, especially if you are not yet convinced with the permanent effect of a chin surgery.

Schedule a one-on-one consult now with Dr. Saunders for this procedure, by contacting us at (302) 652-3331 or via this Online Reservation Form.

The Masterful Way of Face Lift Surgery in Delaware

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At some point in life all of us would succumb to the natural process of ageing. There’s no way of avoiding it completely, as it is as inevitable as the coming of spring after winter days. However, there’s no need to embrace ageing totally just like that when you can still alleviate or maybe erase its unpleasant effects. This is even more true when it comes to cosmetic issues – brought upon by ageing – that are so noticeable on your face. These issues may consist of facial folds, crease lines along the mouth and chin, excess skin and fat, and droopy facial skin.

Using the most advanced techniques in cosmetic surgery, Delaware Plastic Surgeon Dr. Saunders can lessen, if not eliminate, those facial issues through a procedure known as Face Lift or Rhytidectomy Surgery. Dr. Saunders is highly experienced in providing dramatic improvements to such facial areas as jowls, cheeks, neck, and jaw line. Before any surgery is recommended, he discusses and evaluates with the patient about the latter’s skin condition, aesthetic goals, and surgery plans. He is also keen with appropriate pre-operative care and recovery procedures.

It is a professional philosophy of Dr. Saunders to assist his patients every step of the way from consultation to rejuvenation. Among other things, he will require the facelift patient to return to office a day or so after surgery to initiate follow-up observations. He will also provide the patient with detailed instructions on how to manage the expected downtime and to significantly ease any discomfort that may occur post-surgery.

Moreover, Dr. Saunders is known for his forthrightness in dealing with patients. After all, he did not publish a book on such topic for nothing, “ A Woman’s Guide to the ‘Real-Reality’ of Cosmetic Surgery”. He is not one to sugarcoat the expected results and potential risks that come along with a Face Lift Surgery – especially upon consideration of your personal conditions and cosmetic aims. You will be given a clear idea as to the level of expected surgery results and thus prevent any disappointment later on.

If you’re interested to talk with Dr. Saunders personally, please give us a call at (302) 652-3331 or fill out this Online Reservation Form.