This low down-time facelift is ideal for those individuals with sagging tissues along the jawline
and upper neck. It differs from most of the other “Mini-lifts” because it is not simply a skin
suspension procedure or a simple SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) suturing procedure.
The UpLift™ involves complex neck reconstruction with a muscle reattachment procedure, liposuction
if needed, as well as tightening of the support system of the face (the superficial musculoaponeurotic
system or SMAS) with a SMAS flap. Incisions are hidden inside the ear, around the earlobe, and
under the chin.
The beauty of this procedure is that it offers dramatic results, with about a one week recovery.
The UpLift™ is performed under local anesthesia, and takes about 2½ hours to perform. There are no drains
involved.
Dr. Anurag Agarwal, a Naples board certified facial plastic surgeon, has been modifying his facelift technique
over the past 4 years, and feels that The UpLift™ offers an ideal solution for tightening the jawline
and upper neck. This type of a facelift does not replace the need for an endoscopic midface lift or a
quadraplanar lower face and neck lift in the appropriate patient. An individual consultation with one of our
Naples board certified facial plastic surgeons can help determine which procedure is ideally suited for your face,
your budget, and your lifestyle.
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The UpLift™ FAQs
How do I know if I am a candidate for an UpLift™?
An individual consultation with one of our Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Maloney or Dr. Agarwal, is
the best way to determine which procedure is best suited to meet your goals. During this consultation, the surgeon
will examine you, and computer imaging will be utilized to demonstrate proposed changes to you.
What is the right age to have an UpLift™?
This procedure can be performed on anyone ages 35 and up. Because this procedure is performed under local anesthesia,
there is no age limit. The underlying tissue layer is strengthened during this procedure, specifically along the jaw
line and upper neck. Anyone with looseness in this area is a candidate for the UpLift™.
How long is the recovery process?
Generally speaking, it takes one to two weeks for most of the swelling and any bruising to resolve. This can vary
from individual to individual. Make-up can be applied within one week after an UpLift™.
How long do the results last?
An UpLift™ will make you look younger than your chronologic age. However, you will continue to age after the procedure.
Because the technique is a modification of established traditional facelifting techniques, the results should have the same
longevity. The best way to think about this is setting the clock back on the aging calendar. For example, if you are currently
65 years old, and after a facelift you look 55 years old, then 10 years from now you will look 65, not 75 years old. You will
always look younger than you would if you had not had the facelift.
Are there any drains after the procedure?
The beauty of an UpLift™ is that drains are not required. In rare circumstances, ultra-thin drains may be used for two days
post-operatively in order to reduce bruising and swelling. If drains are used, these are removed easily in the office.
Do I need someone to take care of me after my UpLift™?
You will need someone to help you for one day post-operatively. If a supportive friend or family member is not available,
then home nursing can be arranged through our office.
What kind of anesthesia is utilized during an UpLift™?
This procedure is done with oral sedatives. No intravenous line or intravenous medication is used, unless requested by
the patient. Local anesthetic injections are used during the first 10 minutes of the procedure.
Am I going to bruise after an UpLift™?
There is mild bruising after an UpLift™. This varies from individual to individual. Make-up can be applied within one week.
Are there stitches and when are they removed?
Our facial plastic surgeons use fine, delicate sutures to close all incisions. The majority of these are dissolvable.
The remaining sutures are removed about 7-9 days post-operatively.
Where is the procedure performed?
All procedures are performed at our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center (DOSC).
DOSC is fully certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
When I can workout after an UpLift™?
You will be able to resume walking exercises about 7 days post-operatively. You will be able to start running and weight
training after two weeks, and advance from there.
When can I play golf after my UpLift™?
Generally speaking, you can begin putting and chipping at ten days. You can resume your full swing at three weeks.
When can I swim after an UpLift™?
You can submerge your head 3 to 4 days post-operatively.
When can I color my hair?
Ideally, we recommend coloring your hair a couple of days before your UpLift™. You can color it again 3 weeks post-operatively.
Is an UpLift™ painful?
Most patients tolerate the 10 minute local anesthetic injection process very well. Post-operatively, you may experience a
tight sensation, temporary numbness, and slight discomfort. Pain is uncommon after any facial plastic surgery.
When can I drive?
After an UpLift™ facelift, you will be able to drive your own car about two days post-operatively, provided that you are not
still taking narcotic pain medicine.
How long do I need to be in town after an UpLift and when can I fly again?
At the Aesthetic Surgery Center, we have many national and international patients who fly to Naples for their facial plastic surgery.
We ask that you remain in town for at least 7 days after an UpLift™. After that, you are free to fly.
How long will the scars be noticeable after an UpLift™?
The incisions for an UpLift™ are hidden within the ear and under the chin. The scars are slightly red and noticeable upon close
inspection for one month post-operatively. Beyond that, they fade and blend in beautifully.
If I am a smoker, can I have an UpLift™?
Smoking has been shown in numerous scientific publications to dramatically affect the healing of facial skin and soft tissues
post-operatively. At the minimum, you should stop smoking completely 2 weeks prior and for 2 weeks after an UpLift™. If you
absolutely cannot stop smoking, hyberbaric oxygen may be utilized before and after the UpLift™ to reduce but not eliminate the
chances of wound healing problems.
Do I have to stop any medications before my facial plastic surgery?
Our nurses at the Aesthetic Surgery Center will provide you with a comprehensive list of medications (both prescription and
non-prescription) that are known to increase bleeding and affect wound healing after surgery. These should be stopped about
10 days pre-operatively.
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