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Facial Rejuvenation
CUSTOM LIFT®
PROCEDURES IN DETAIL
Lower Face Rejuvenation
CustomLift's® approach to the problem areas of the Lower Face.
1. Jowls, Jaw line, and Marionette lines
Marionette lines, jowls and poor jaw line definition are routinely treated by a face lift. It is important to go over the causes of these problems so we can better understand the treatment.
Animated Correction of Lower Face
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face lift on the jaw line, marionette lines and
down turned corners of the mouth.
Marionette lines are the lines that form at the corner of the mouth and go downward (they are named after the moving mouth portion of a marionette).
They may look like an extension of the naso-labial folds but they are different and must be treated differently. The root cause of jowling, marionette lines, and poor jaw line definition is the similar. It is a combination of saggy facial skin, droopy facial fat, and loss of facial fat volume.
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Correction of jowls, marionette lines and poor jaw line definition with face lift. Notice the youthful triangular appearance of the lower face. |
Optimal correction of these three issues requires correcting each of the three underlying problems. Having said that, you may choose to obtain partial correction by choosing a more conservative procedure. This is what the Lifestyle Lift™ offers.
Lifestyle Lift™ performs a basic face lift under local anesthesia correcting primarily skin excess. CustomLift® offers this one dimensional procedure as well to specific patients who do not need much fat elevation and fat replacement. This is rare. In addition, Lifestyle Lift™ does not routinely directly address the neck problems which is often a primary concern of the patient interested in face lifting. Still, in the right patient, the Lifestyle Lift™ can obtain good results but it is limited.
If all that is necessary is skin tightening than a mini face lift under local anesthesia may be a good option. This one of the least invasive options offered by CustomLift®. As mentioned above, facial aging is rarely just a skin problem.
The CustomLift® is not a procedure; it is a plan to identify all the aspects of facial aging and choose which procedure(s) is/are necessary to obtain the result you are looking for.
Fat elevation and fat transfer is an integral part of the CustomLift® when jowling and hollow cheeks are present. Fat suspension elevates the jowl fat so that it is repositioned back into the cheek where it belongs. Then additional fat is added to fill in for the fat that has melted away with aging. This provides the optimal rejuvenation as it defines the jaw line, eliminates the marionette lines and recreates fuller, youthful cheeks.
An important component of the CustomLift® is the addition of the temple lift which Dr. Cruise includes in all of his face lifts. The temple adds such a dramatic improvement over conventional face lifts. The temple lift is explained above.
Facial Aging in Men
Anatomically, there is very little difference in facial aging between men and women. There is, however, a significant difference in treatment and expectations. Men are much less tolerant of an "operated-on," surgical appearance. Therefore, it is critical to make sure that their result is completely natural.
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They key to male face lift is to maintain a natural appearance. |
In summary, the Custom Face Lift, at a minimum, is a conventional face lift performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. Routinely, however, it also includes fat elevation, fat transfer, and a temple lift.
2. Weak Chin
The primery goal of facial rejuvenation is to create a more attractive, rejuvenated facial shape. If it is needed, adding a chin implant greatly enhances the result. In fact, it is common for the chin to sag and recess with age.
Animated Chin Augmentation
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chin implant on recessed chin.
A chin implant will plump the chin out and fill in the area in front of the jowls, creating a more triangular, defined look.
Improvement of facial aesthetics with chin implant in conjunction with neck lift (no face lift was performed). |
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As with any component of the Custom Lift® it requires evaluation to determine if a chin augmentation would be helpful. The surgeon will assess not only if it is needed but the relative importance of adding a chin implant. This will allow you to make an educated decision.
What does a chin implant do?
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In women, a chin implant will create a more defined jaw line as well as a more triangular face.
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With men, it will not only define the jaw line but will create a more powerful, masculine appearance to the entire face. |
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3. Upper Lip Wrinkles
Wrinkles around the lips are caused by a combination of factors. The most significant are
- loss of collagen,
- loss of fat, and
- the constant motion of the underlying muscles.
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Correction of fine wrinkles around the lips with dermabrasion and soft tissue filler.
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The most effective way to improve these wrinkles is dermabrasion along with a tiny bit of Botox®. The dermabrasion will smooth out and thicken the underlying dermis. Then, a very small amount of Botox® can be injected just under the skin to flatten the muscle. This will not affect lip motion but will do a great job of decreasing or even eliminating the wrinkles. The overall result may be enhanced with the addition of a conservative amounth of soft tissue filler to plump the lips.
Thin Lips and Upper Lip Wrinkles
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of Thin Lips with Soft Tissue Fillers and
Upper Lip Wrinkles with Dermabrasion
4. Thin Lips
The gold standard for obtaining predictably fuller lips with very little down time is Hyaluronic Acid. Soft tissue fillers made of hyaluronic acid are marketed as Juvéderm™ , Restylane®, Perlane, etc. These are a dramatic improvement over the previous gold standard - collagen. They are advertised to last anywhere between 6 to 18 months. In reality, however, predictable enlargement lasts 6-12 months in the lips.
Injection techniques have improved significantly. Routinely, Dr. Cruise will numb up both lips before he performs the augmentation. This ensures that the procedure is pain free. In addition, Dr. Cruise uses needles that are half the size routinely used. This allows for more precise placement. In addition, bruising is rare and swelling is minimal. Returning to work the next day is not a problem.
Correction of thin lips with Juvéderm™
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5. Down Turned Corners of the Mouth
Often, patients complain that they appear sad or upset because they have a permanent frown. This is because the corners of their mouth have become down turned with age. The most effective treatment for this is a face lift. There is, however, a much simpler answer - Botox®.
By selectively relaxing the muscles that cause frowning with Botox®, the corners of the mouth will elevate about 3-4 mm. This simple maneuver, when performed properly, can eliminate the frown and give a happier, more pleasant facial expression. The lips will continue to move normally and no one will ever know.
Testimonial
Thank you everyone especially Dr. Cruise. I am extremely pleased with my results. I feel like I am brand new. I have been telling everyone that my wonderful doctor and staff created this miracle. Many are asking who did this fantastic job. I have referred all who ask and some who didn't ask.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
Philis
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