There are many different types of facelift surgery, often referred to as “rhytidectomy,” that help correct telltale signs of aging. One hears terms such as “short-scar facelift,” “SMAS lift,” “deep-plane facelift,” “ponytail lift,” “lunchtime lift,” “mini facelift,” “full facelift,” “traditional facelift” etc. To make things even more confusing, there is no standardization from surgeon to surgeon, so one doctor’s “short-scar facelift” might be another doctor’s “traditional facelift.”
It’s easy to fixate on the name of a procedure, but the most important aspect of the process is that the surgeon is skilled performing all techniques. Just as individual patients have an array of anatomical configurations, a surgeon should be well versed in all of the various techniques to address these needs.
This is why Dr. Weintraub developed the Hybrid Facelift.
Different planes of the supportive anatomy need different attention and suspension. All are addressed in Dr. Weintraub’s signature Hybrid Facelift, from the deep-plane approach to the SMAS (submuscular aponeurotic system) approach to the resuspension of the top layer of skin in the cutaneous approach. In order to achieve a result that can last in excess of ten years, Dr. Weintraub will lift the different layers as needed with meticulous and tedious plication, and he sews all incisions closed with exceedingly fine suture material while wearing magnification loupes for extreme precision, much like what a jeweler wears when working on a fine timepiece. His incisions are always as “short” as possible, leaving patients with results that do not advertise telltale signs of surgery.
Ultimately, beyond the terminology and the approach, it is the result that matters. You should look refreshed and rejuvenated after a facelift, never “fake” or “done.” As Dr. Weintraub often says, “If you can tell something was done, it wasn’t done well.” Dr. Weintraub’s goal is to make you look like your best photos of yourself, not like someone else. Because Dr. Weintraub places all incisions in “hidden” places like behind the ear, or inside the tragus of the ear, he expertly disguises any hallmarks of surgery.
Often, Dr. Weintraub employs auxiliary procedures to enhance his delicate facelift work. These procedures can include: removal of fat from the jowls and neck, addition of fat to areas devoid of volume (such as the cheekbone region and areas around the mouth), as well as laser resurfacing to transform skin from burlap to silk.
- What Is a Hybrird Facelift?
- Hybrid Facelift Candidates
- Ideal Age for Hybrid Facelift
- Goals of a Hybrid Facelift
- Hybrid Facelift Before & After Photos
- Preparing for a Hybrid Facelift
- Hybrid Facelift Procedure
- Hybrid Facelift Recovery
- Hybrid Facelift Incisions
- Hybrid Facelift Cost
- Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
- Why Choose Dr. Weintraub
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Why Choose Dr. Weintraub for Facelift Surgery?
Awarded by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 and 2024 in the specialties of facelift and eyelid surgery, Dr. Weintraub is a highly respected facelift surgeon, having helped countless patients throughout his career to achieve incredibly natural and youthful results. This is demonstrated by his decades of experience and certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, representing his commitment to following the highest ethical and moral standards.
Dr. Weintraub is a meticulous surgeon dedicated to surgical advancements and his protocol of seeing his patients postoperatively has aided his development of new approaches and techniques throughout his career, as he can see how different techniques manifest aesthetically. He sees the aesthetic uniqueness of each patient as something to celebrate, and creates results of the highest level of sophistication. In Dr. Weintraub’s consultations, he listens carefully to each patient’s needs, taking pride in never ending the consultation until all questions are answered. Patients feel comfortable with Dr. Weintraub’s genuine and caring bedside manner, and this level of compassion and professionalism is shared by his entire staff. The private Fifth Avenue office and hospital-grade, state-of-the-art, fully licensed, and accredited surgical facility lend the air of safety and luxury that his patients truly appreciate.
To better understand Dr. Weintraub’s surgical philosophy and patient results, you can view his online facelift gallery as a testament to his providing each patient a unique, natural-looking and long-lasting outcome.