Short Scar Facelift

An active and healthy lifestyle isn't always enough to prevent the signs of aging from appearing on your face. As you progress through your 40's and 50's, skin begins to sag on your lower eyelids, cheeks, jaw line, and neck. Let Dr. Benedetti show you how you can maintain your youthful look and elude the signs of aging with the short scar facelift in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Most everyone has heard of a facelift, but you might not have heard of the "short scar" method. There are many names for this procedure, including Baby Boomer Facelift, S-lift, "MACS" or mini-lift. No matter what you call it, the short scar facelift is a quicker, less invasive, more affordable way to erase years from your face with shorter incisions and less down time than a traditional facelift.

Dr. Benedetti values your appearance as much as you do. He understands how much having a youthful face can boost your self-confidence. You can view results of short scar facelift in Tampa by clicking here to see before and after photos of his satisfied patients. Request a consultation at Dr. Benedetti's office in the St. Anthony's Outpatient Medical Center on Carillon Parkway.

Am I a Good Candidate?

Short scar facelifts are ideal for healthy Tampa cosmetic surgery patients who are under 60 and want to improve the early signs of aging as they appear on the cheeks, jowls, and neck. Improvements from this procedure may be further enhanced when combined with liposuction under the chin and neck, eyelid surgery, or skin resurfacing.

Advantages of Short Scar Facelift in Tampa

The short scar facelift effectively restores youthful facial contours by:

• Lifting cheeks
• Smoothing jowls
• Treating nasolabial folds and marionette lines
• Correcting drooping lower eyelids

Because the incision is made in front of the ears and is shorter in length, there is less scarring with this surgery than with a traditional Tampa face lift procedure. Another advantage of the short scar method is the reduced recovery time. Because it disturbs less tissue, subsequent bruising and swelling during recovery usually is reduced.

The main limitation of the short scar facelift is that it does not correct extremely loose and sagging skin on the jaw line and neck. It is not designed for older Tampa cosmetic surgery patients whose skin has lost a substantial amount of elasticity. In this case a traditional facelift and neck lift procedure should provide a more satisfying result.

Recovery from Short Scar Facelift

Although you will be able to walk around after this Tampa cosmetic surgery procedure, plan on resting for the first week. You can usually return to work within 10 days, compared to the two to three-week recovery period for traditional facelift surgery. It is common to experience some numbness of your face that can last from a few weeks to a few months.

Avoid vigorous activity for the first 3 to 4 weeks, including running, heavy housework, and vigorous exercise (although you should be able to go walking and do some gentle stretching).

Getting Started

Choosing facial rejuvenation through plastic surgery in Tampa Bay, Florida can be an exciting way to enhance and rejuvenate your look. Dr. Benedetti will help you learn whether a short scar facelift is the right choice for you. To meet with him and get a better sense of his personable nature, artistic eye, and attention to detail, request a consultation or call the office of Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery at 727-289-7119.