How much bruising and swelling will i have after the lifestyle lift? is swelling less than a traditional facelift? i would like to lift my eyes and reduce my wrinkles. i was looking at having a facelift and then heard about the lifestyle lift. is one proc

A : A liftestyle lift is basically a type of minilift that is done without general anesthesia. Swelling may be less with any mini-facelift as less work is done but your results may also be affected as well. Whether a mini facelift is right for you depends on your current anatomy. Importantly, a mini-facelift (or traditional facelift for that matter) won't life your eyes or treat wrinkles. A blepharoplasty improves the eyelids. There are many options when it comes to wrinkle treatment (resurfacing, filler, topicals such as retin-a) that depend on the type of wrinkles and location. To get a better sense of what treatment(s) would best serve your concerns you should consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who has expertise in performing treatmens such as these on the face.

Brand not technique: The lifestyle lift is a brand and not a particular technique. It is not unlike saying will i get the same haircut each and every time i go to supercuts! there are hundreds of surgeons and therefore hundreds if different techniques not to mention the patient variations in response. The degree of bruising is a function of the technique, pre-op preparations, and patient's own bruising tendencies.

As much: Bruising and swelling may as much as in a classical facelift but the result might not be as good or durable. It does not lift your eyelids. You will need a blepharoplasty to improve your eyes.

Mini versus regular: Lifestyle lift is a mini facelift. The skin flap raised in a mini lift is shorter than a traditional lift so the healing is quicker, but the results may not be as long lasting. Neither lift will treat the eyes, so a blepharoplasty would be needed with either alternative to treat the eyelids.

Ask Surgeon.: Much will depend on exactly what procedure is being planned; therefore, best to ask your chosen surgeon about realistic expectations when it comes to the amount/duration of swelling postoperatively.

Facelift swelling: If you follow your surgeon's perioperative instructions about what medications and supplements to avoid, you can minimize your bruising and swelling. Most patients re sociable after a week or so after a facelift if they are compliant.