6 Reasons We Love Profound RF Skin Tightening

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6 Reasons We Love Profound RF Skin Tightening – 

With a long-standing commitment to providing his patients with the best, most technologically-advanced treatment available, board certified Birmingham, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is proud to be one of the Detroit area’s only aesthetic doctors to offer the revolutionary Profound RF Skin Tightening Treatment.

This groundbreaking microneedling procedure uses radio-frequency energy to provide incredible skin tightening results without the need for surgery. Profound RF Skin Tightening can significantly reduce the appearance of aging; providing natural-looking results that last.

In this article, Dr. Ali answers some of the questions most frequently asked of him by patients of the Profound RF Skin Tightening treatment.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening is Non-Surgical

While the skin tightening results of facelift surgery are achieved by physically pulling back the patient’s skin, Profound RF Skin Tightening lets the body’s own healing response do almost all of the work. Profound stimulates the body’s production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – the three ingredients necessary for skin tightening.

Our Birmingham, MI patients who chose Profound are provided the same remarkable skin tightening of a traditional facelift without having to undergo surgery.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening Does NOT require General Anesthetic

Profound RF skin tightening is not only non-surgical, but also minimally invasive. At our Birmingham, MI med spa, Profound RF skin tightening is performed using safe, local anesthesia. For an extra relaxing experience, we also offer our Profound RF Skin Tightening patients access to a number of oral medications. In most cases, this groundbreaking skin tightening treatment only takes about an hour to complete.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening Lasts for Several Years

While individual results of Profound RF skin tightening will vary from patient to patient, our Birmingham, MI patients can generally expect results from their treatment to last for several years. When compared to the results of facial fillers, this timeframe is even more impressive – facial filler results tend to last no longer than a year, at most.

Results from Profound RF Skin Tightening usually become visible approximately 6 to 8 weeks after treatment, and will continue to improve over a 3-9 month period.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening is More Effective

Perhaps more impressive than any other of its features, Profound RF Skin Tightening has a 100% response rate. For non-surgical, non-ablative technologies, such a response rate is practically unheard of.

With a 100% response rate for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, Profound RF Skin Tightening also has an almost-equally impressive 95% response rate for improving sagging skin. Based on these numbers alone, patients can confidently visit our Birmingham, MI area medical spa with no doubt whatsoever that they will be provided stellar results.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening has Minimal Downtime

While our Birmingham, MI area patients should expect some minor bruising and swelling from their Profound RF Skin Tightening treatment, it should resolve completely after no more than a week or two. However, since Profound RF Skin Tightening doesn’t disrupt the normal skin barrier, the procedure should not result in any peeling or oozing. Patients also face very little risk of pigment changes, and usually only require five or so days of downtime to heal.

  1. Profound RF Skin Tightening is Affordable

The price of Profound RF Skin Tightening is based on the specific area(s) our Birmingham, MI area patients wish to treat. But on average, traditional facelift surgery costs as much as 60% more than Profound RF Skin Tightening!

Profound RF Skin Tightening – Birmingham, MI

Results from Profound RF Skin Tightening rival those of traditional facelift surgery, without the downtime! To learn more about this remarkable, non-surgical skin tightening procedure, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI for a consultation today.

 

Profound Skin Tightening – Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200

Do I Need Dermal Fillers or a Facelift?

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Do I Need Dermal Fillers or a Facelift?

Thanks to their ability to provide significant, non-surgical facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers have experienced a huge increase in popularity in recent years. But while dermal fillers do help avoid the downtime faced by patients of facelift surgery, the results of dermal fillers are less dramatic. So the efficacy of dermal fillers can be limited for some patients, particularly as an option for older individuals. For such these patients, the best path to facial rejuvenation may be facelift surgery – which is capable of reversing the effects of aging such as deep wrinkles or skin that has significantly lost elasticity.

So how exactly does one decide between a facelift and dermal fillers? In this article, Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali explains who can benefit from dermal fillers and who is a better candidate for a facelift.

Dermal Fillers as a Facelift Alternative

For treating signs of the aging process on the minor-to-moderate end of the spectrum, dermal fillers can often be a better option than a facelift. At AMAE in the Troy, MI area, we provide a wide selection of dermal fillers, as well as other injectable treatments such as Botox.

While facelift surgery was once the only way of medically addressing facial issues relating to age, men and women may now choose from a several types of dermal fillers to correct the signs of aging. Fillers like Volbella and Juvéderm are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), and can be used to instantly add volume to the lips or to smooth out wrinkles. Rather than undergoing facelift surgery, Troy, MI area patients may instead add volume to their face, cheeks or temples with fillers like Voluma.

But while a facelift provides lasting facial rejuvenation results that can last a decade, dermal fillers are significantly less long-lasting. On average, dermal fillers will last from 3 months to a year – with a few of the more durable fillers lasting up to 18 months or 2 years. However, unlike facelift surgery, getting dermal fillers is a relatively painless procedure with no downtime – and only some minor swelling or bruising.  Dermal filler patients are able to return to their normal routine as soon as their appointment is complete!

Many of our patients visit our Troy, MI area office for dermal fillers on their lunch break and return to work as soon as they are finished. The same, obviously, cannot be said of facelift surgery patients.

What A Facelift Can Do That Fillers Cannot

Despite their many advantages, dermal fillers also come with one major, unavoidable downside: results can only be maintained by repeatedly undergoing additional injections. And dermal fillers are incapable of eliminating deeper folds and wrinkles, vertical neck bands caused by loose skin, severely etched lines (often located above the upper lip), or the formation of jowls. Instead, patients who wish to correct these more advanced signs of aging may instead want to consider facelift surgery.

The Facelift Procedure

After making several very fine incisions (hidden around the patient’s hairline, past the ears, and under their chin), board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali then manually works to separate the skin from the underlying muscles of the face. Once excess fat has been removed and the muscles have undergone any necessary tightening, the skin will then be pulled back to the line of the initial incision, and stitched back in place.

While numerous different types of facelift procedures are available, almost every technique used to perform facelift surgery is capable of dramatically reducing symptoms of aging. Through facelift surgery, men and women in the Troy, MI area are capable of looking many years younger than their actual age.

And while facelift surgery does require our Troy, MI area patients to spend several days resting and recovering, the long-lasting results are well worth the downtime. By maintaining strong bone structure and a consistent body weight, the effects of a facelift can last as long as a full decade. A far cry from the 4 – 18 months of dermal fillers.

Furthermore, Troy, MI area patients many even find that, in the long run, facelift surgery is much more cost effective than ongoing dermal fillers. While a single dermal filler treatment obviously costs less than a facelift, patients must remember that dermal fillers must be maintained through a continuous series of injections. So, while the dollar amount spent on their treatment plan will vary from person to person, the cost of a facelift can actually be cheaper than the total cumulative cost of touching up one’s dermal fillers every few months.

Dermal Fillers & Facelifts – Troy, MI Area

Both facelift surgery and dermal fillers each offer their own unique advantages. While some Troy, MI area patients will best meet their aesthetic goals through dermal fillers, others will benefit more greatly from a facelift.

In order to determine whether you are more ideally suited for dermal fillers or facelift surgery, schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa today, where board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will help decide which procedure is right for you.

Facelift & Dermal Filler Consultation – Troy, MI Area:  248-335-7200

Eyebrow Lift Frequently Asked Questions

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Eyebrow Lift FAQs – 

In the hands of a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali in the Troy, Mi area, eyebrow lift surgery can take years off the appearance of a person’s face. Eyebrow lift surgery can be performed to reduce creases in the forehead area, as well as improve frown lines, and drooping eyebrows and lids. At AMAE Plastic Surgery, all of our eyebrow lift surgery patients walk away from their procedure looking significantly younger and more refreshed.

In this article Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers patients Frequently Asked Questions about eyebrow lift surgery.

How Long Does an Eyebrow Lift Take?

The length of a patient’s individual eyebrow lift surgery will be based on their own individual goals. That being said, eyebrow lift surgery typically takes less than an hour up to two hours.

Is the Eyebrow Lift Surgery Procedure Painful?

Since eyebrow lift surgery can be performed under either general or local anesthesia, our Troy, MI patients do not experience any pain during their procedure.

For a few days after eyebrow lift surgery, patients may experience some headaches or tightness to the treatment area, but easy relief from any such side effects should be attained through OTC pain medications. In the event OTC treatments prove insufficient, Dr. Ali may prescribe painkillers to eyebrow lift surgery patients.

How Long Will I Need to Recover after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

While eyebrow lift surgery patients may experience some minor discomfort, swelling, or numbness to the treatment area, any such side effects are easily manageable and generally subside after 7 days or so.

Then, no longer than a week after their eyebrow lift surgery, Troy, MI patients are able to return to their daily routine, free from swelling and bruising, and looking more refreshed than ever.

When Can I Go Back to Work after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, most of our Troy, MI eyebrow lift surgery patients are able to return to work after 5 to 7 days. That said, patients who work from home -or who do not work particularly physical jobs- may be able to return to work even sooner.

Will I Have Scarring after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

Any incision creates some scarring – but eyebrow lift surgery incisions are very small, and are strategically placed by Dr. Ali. so as to be not visible or noticeable.

Thanks to incredible recent advancements in the field of eyebrow lift surgery, board-certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is able to perform the procedure without causing any visible scarring. Endoscopic technology makes it possible to perform eyebrow lift surgery by only making a few tiny incisions, all of which are small enough to be discretely concealed by the patient’s hairline or in the forehead’s natural skin creases.

Is an Eyebrow Lift Permanent?

Generally speaking, the results of eyebrow lift surgery are permanent. When treated by an expert, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali, it is unlikely that the patient’s brow will ever sag as significantly as it did prior to their eyebrow lift surgery.

But while eyebrow lift surgery is an incredible means of looking younger and more refreshed, it is important to remember that no single cosmetic procedure can completely stop the natural aging process. But while patients may see their brows eventually look slightly lower with time, it should never reach the degree it was at before their eyebrow lift surgery.

Are there any Non-surgical Alternatives to Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

Absolutely! While results will not be as dramatic, results similar to eyebrow lift surgery can be achieved at our Troy, MI area Med Spa through a combination of Botox and Juvéderm; with Botox relaxing the muscles that pull down the brow, and Juvéderm pulling the brow back into a more youthful-looking position.

We offer eyebrow lift surgery, in addition to all of these non-surgical procedures at our Troy, MI area plastic surgery practice and medical spa. Dr. Ali will help you decide which eyebrow lift treatment is best for you, during your initial consultation.

How Long is Recovery from Eyelid Lift Surgery?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, eyebrow lift surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis. This means that while they will require having someone drive them home, eyebrow lift surgery patients are able to return home the same day as their surgery.

Eyebrow lift surgery patients generally do not experience very much pain. That said, any discomfort can be managed with medication -either prescription or OTC- as needed.

For the first few days following their procedure, eyebrow lift surgery patients will experience some minor swelling, bruising, and numbness in the treatment area. For the first 48 hours after eyebrow lift surgery, patients will also be advised to apply ice to the treatment area. After 5 days or so, patients can usually return to work.

Eyebrow Lifts – Troy, MI

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has years of expertise performing eyebrow lift surgery on countless patients. If eyebrow lift surgery sounds like the solution you’ve been looking for, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation.

Troy, MI Area Eyebrow Lift Consultation: 248-335-7200

Look Younger with Eyebrow Lift Surgery

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Look Younger with Eyebrow Lift Surgery – 

Eyebrow lift surgery, known medically as an endoscopic forehead lift, is one of the most effective anti-aging procedures performed at AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, Mi area. Eyebrow lift surgery is performed to correct expression lines, deep forehead wrinkles, drooping eyebrows, and other visible signs of aging. The end result is a much more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

In this article, we will discuss the many benefits of eyebrow lift surgery, and why it is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries with Troy, MI men and women over the age of 40.

What Eyebrow Lift Surgery Can Do

One inevitable reality of the aging process is the development of wrinkles on the forehead and/or between the eyebrows. The drooping effect this can have on the eyes can make a person look significantly older than they are. Eyebrow lift surgery has the ability to reverse all that. Through eyebrow lift surgery, forehead creases, frown lines, drooping eyelids, and vertical lines between the eyebrows can all be treated.

As the name suggests, eyebrow lift surgery is performed to raise a patient’s eyebrows to a more youthful-looking position. As with any procedure at AMAE Plastic Surgery, the goal of eyebrow lift surgery is to look natural, and Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali takes great care to meet all of his patients’ unique cosmetic goals. In order to do so, during the consultation, Dr. Ali may recommend that eyebrow lift surgery be performed in conjunction with a facelift, nose surgery, or eyelid surgery.

Considering Eyebrow Lift Surgery

Like any other surgical procedure, the choice to undergo eyebrow lift surgery requires planning on the part of the patient. At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offers a consultation to anyone considering eyebrow lift surgery. During the consultation, patients will receive all information necessary to help them decide if eyebrow lift surgery is right for them. Dr. Ali will then offer individualized procedure recommendations based on the patient’s medical history.

Dr. Ali goes takes great care to understand the specifics of exactly what each patient hopes to gain from eyebrow lift surgery, taking into consideration any concerns the patient has. He will also answer any questions the patient has about eyebrow lift surgery.

The Eyebrow Lift Surgery Procedure

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, we strive to provide our Troy, MI eyebrow lift surgery patients with the least-invasive surgical techniques possible while still remaining efficient and delivering stellar, long-lasting results. Recent advancements in the field of eyebrow lift surgery have significantly minimized both tissue disruption and post-surgical scarring.

Eyebrow lift surgery may be performed under either local or general anesthetic. And thanks to incredible advancements in endoscopic technology, Troy, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is able to perform eyebrow lift surgery through tiny “keyhole” incisions made behind the hairline (meaning they are easily concealed). Then, using a special surgical telescope, Dr. Ali is able to accurately observe the minute details of the patient’s forehead anatomy.

Endoscopic eyebrow lift surgery is able to provide Troy, MI patients with unparalleled results without the need for full-sized incisions. Such procedures also result in minimal scarring, and are able to preserve the patient’s hairline.

Recovery from Eyebrow Lift Surgery Lift

Roughly two weeks after eyebrow lift surgery, board certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will remove any remaining stitches. One added bonus of undergoing eyebrow lift surgery is that the incision point typically heals very well, leaving almost invisible scars.

Not only that, but eyebrow lift surgery patients vary rarely experience any complications from their procedure. The American Society for Plastic Surgery reports that less than 1% of all eyebrow lift surgery patients experiences any kind of complications. That said, patients may experience some discomfort to the forehead, which can be treated with medication. Eyebrow lift surgery patients may also experience some swelling to the treatment area -which can be managed by elevating the head- as well as some numbness. Fortunately, any such side effects should dissipate substantially after about a week or so.

Eyebrow Lift Surgery – Troy, MI Area

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is committed to providing all of his eyebrow lift surgery patients with a safe and comfortable experience that meets their aesthetic goals, and helps them look younger and feel more confident and attractive. If you live in the Detroit, Birmingham, or Troy, MI area contact us today for a consultation to find out if eyebrow lift surgery is right for you.

Troy, MI Area Eyebrow Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

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How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

Asking how much a facelift costs is kind of like asking how much it costs to fix a car – the answer depends upon a wide  variety of factors including how much work needs to be done and who is doing the work!

Facelift prices vary depending on the type of facelift procedure, the skill and experience of the doctor, the facility costs, the anesthetic needed, and even the region you live in. In this article Birmingham, Michigan double board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali explains the factors affecting the cost of a Facelift.

The Type of Facelift Procedure

There are several type of facelifts, each of which is designed to address certain signs of aging.

A full face lift typically involves incisions made around the edges of the lower half of the face. The skin of the middle and lower face is loosened and moved and excess skin is removed. The fat and muscle under the skin of the face may also need to be adjusted.

In a mini-face lift, less tissue is moved and removed than in a full lift, with smaller incisions. A traditional full facelift will cost more than a mini facelift, because it is more involved, takes longer and requires larger incisions.

Additionally, newer or more advanced facelift methods, such as endoscopic facelifts, may have a higher cost than traditional procedures.

The type of anesthesia used during your facelift will also affect the cost. Procedures requiring full sedation will cost more than facelifts requiring only local anesthesia. If an anesthesiologist is required to administer the anesthesia, there fees add to the cost of the facelift.

Additional Facelift Costs

In addition to the cost of the anesthesia, the facility where the procedure is performed will affect the cost. Outpatient procedures performed in a surgical facility have lower facility costs than facelifts which require hospitalization.

And, just like houses, restaurants and pretty much anything else, your location will affect the price. Surgeons in high end Beverly Hills may charge two or three times what a Midwest plastic surgeon charges for a facelift.

The Doctor’s Skill and Experience

Finally, highly respected doctors with advanced training will typically charge more than less educated or experienced doctors. However, the extra cost is a small price to pay for excellent surgical results, especially when you are dealing with how your face will look for years to come.

A Maserati costs more than a Mazda – and the same is true of facelift doctors. We have seen some general practice doctors, gynecologists, and even a few dentists try to offer mini-facelifts to their patients – often at reduced rates from what a plastic surgeon would charge.

Keep in mind that facial plastic surgeons like Dr. Ali are certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which ensures that they have extensive training and are up to date on the newest facelift technology and techniques. A “cut rate” facelift can result in undesirable outcomes including bleeding, infection, uneven features, muscle or nerve damage and even facial drooping or disfigurement.

In short, while you don’t need to go to Hollywood and pay triple for a facelift, it is also something that you should not “cut corners” on!

Third Party Facelift Financing

Because facelifts are elective procedures, they are not covered by medical insurance. However, we do offer several financing options through third party health lenders. These companies often offer fixed interest rates, and in some cases no-interest financing if you pay for the facelift within a certain time frame.  We also accept all majort credit cards – which enables you to obtain your facelift now, and pay it off over time.

Top Facelift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi

If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.

Doctor Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top facelift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.

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Birmingham Facelift Consultation: 248-335-7200

What is a Stem Cell Face Lift?

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What is a Stem Cell Face Lift?

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about celebrities who have undergone “stem cell facelifts” –this new procedure is actually a fat injection process and is not a true facelift at all!

Sometimes called a “liquid facelift” or even a Vampire Face lift, the Stem Cell Facelift refers to fat injections into the face that add volume to facial areas that lack fullness. While a Stem Cell Facelifts is a safe, non-surgical procedure with minimal or no downtime, it cannot correct many of the issues that a true facelift can.

Difference between Stem Cell Facelifts & Actual Facelift

An actual facelift involves an incision (or a series of incisions), in which a plastic surgeon lifts the facial skin and/or the connective tissue underneath, and may also include removal of excess skin. A surgical facelift procedure treats facial laxity and removes sagging and drooping. A full surgical facelift offers results that can last up to 10 years.

During a stem cell facelift, fat cells (and the stem cells within them) are extracted from the patient’s own body (hips, belly, or thighs) via a gentle liposuction procedure. The fat cells are then processes and re-injected into the face by needle to contour and fill-in hollow areas in the cheeks, under-eye, lips and other parts of the face.

While injecting fat into the face can plump lines, folds and wrinkles, these injections do not fix drooping, lax or sagging skin. In fact, fat injections into droopy skin may even cause the skin to sag further! Additionally, the results of stem cell facelifts (fat augmentation) generally can be expected to last only up to two years.

Benefits of Stem Cell Face Lift

Because a stem cell facelift is minimally invasive – using only a small incision to extract the fat – there is little to no downtime or recovery period.

Fat augmentation can be performed by Dr. Ali on its own – but it is often used in addition to the lifting and tightening performed with other actual facelift procedures. So fat augmentation can be a useful tool to plump up certain areas in conjunction with a facelift that tightens the skin and removes laxity.

Downside of Stem Cell Face Lifts

While there is little downtime or risk with fat augmentation (“stem cell facelift”) it cannot correct severe or even moderate laxity and dropping.

“Stem Cell” fat injection to the face is also a fairly costly procedure – especially when compared to other “fillers” (both synthetic and natural) that are on the market. If you simply want to “fill” or plump some areas, Dr. Ali offers less expensive alternatives such as Juvéderm and Renuva, which may be more cost effective for you.

 Stem Cell Face Lifts: The Bottom Line

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) all recommend holding off on “stem cell” cosmetic procedures at this time, stating that there really is not enough evidence to support their use at this time.

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation using plumping “fillers” or fat augmentation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to discuss your options.

He has years of experience performing state-of-the-art surgical techniques and tried-and-true procedures – from full face lifts to injectable fillers – that can correct the visible signs of aging.

Top Face Lift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi

If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a  discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.

He is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top face lift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.

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Birmingham Face Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Face Lifts: About Thread Lifts & Lifestyle Lifts

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Face Lifts: Beware of Lunchtime Lift, Lifestyle Lift, Thread Lift & Feather Lift –

In our previous article we discussed the primary facelift techniques performed by reputable Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. However, many men and women are still curious about facelift techniques they may have heard about on TV, online or in commercials or late-night infomercials – such as “Lifestyle Lift” or “Thread Lifts.”

Most of these fly-by-night, trendy procedures are not performed – and not recommended – by experienced and reputable board certified plastic surgeons. Though advertised as “fast and easy” with minimal downtime, these procedures have many limitations, offer poor results, and any temporary cosmetic benefits do not last very long.

Face Lifts: Thread Lift and Feather Lift

The thread lift, or feather lift, generated a lot of advertising and media buzz a few years ago. Who wouldn’t want a tighter, more youthful appearance with just a few stitches and very little downtime? But, as with most things in life, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

The thread lift was touted as being able to lift sagging facial skin without invasive surgery. Tiny suture barbs (hooked stitches) were used to gather the skin layers and pull them upward, thereby tightening the skin. The barbs are attached to a thread that pulls the skin tight – and the stitches permanently stay in the skin following the procedure.

Think of it kind of like pulling your skin back using scotch tape! While it does initially create some tightness to the skin, it loosens vary rapidly.

There is no “nipping and tucking” – and no removal of excess skin. The procedure also has no effect on the SMAS layer below the skin, where the muscles used for smiling, frowning, and other facial expressions are.

A full face lift can last up to 10 years or longer – while many patients who have received Thread Lift or Feather Lift facelifts see their skin begin to loosen after just a few months.

Face Lifts: Lifestyle Lift

Lifestyle Lift claimed that their facelift offered the same results as more extensive face lifts, while being less invasive and offering rapid recovery times.  They used terms like “revolutionary procedure” to market their facelifts – but then were legally required to retract these claims because they had no evidence to back them up.

Lifestyle Lift was forced to cease its operations due to bankruptcy, as well as multiple malpractice suits – and being discovered having posted false patient reviews.

While Lifestyle Lift offered face lifts that were about a third lower in price than traditional facelifts – patients soon learned that “you get what you pay for.”  As a result these high volume and low price facelifts ended up requiring more expensive revision surgery down the line for many patients.

Face Lifts: The Bottom Line

Shopping for a facelift based on flashy commercials, low prices, or exaggerated marketing promises is always a bad idea. When you are considering surgical procedures – especially on your face – the only safe option is to discuss your preferences, goals and facelift options with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

Top Face lift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi

If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.

Dr. ALi is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top facelift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.

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Birmingham Face Lift Consultation: 248-335-7200

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The Latest Advancements in Face Lift & Cosmetic Facial Surgery

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Clarkston, MI – Anti-aging is all the rage, with most people trying their hardest to look, act, and feel younger than their chronological years. Botox has reigned supreme for years as the preferred injectable cosmetic procedure to erase fine lines and wrinkles.

Fillers, too, have become a mainstream way to add volume to the cheeks and other facial areas.

But, while injectables and fillers can give the patient more facial volume and return a more youthful appearance, nothing will replace the effects of the traditional facelift.

It should be no surprise, then, that facelift surgeries have remained one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, mostly due to the recent upsurge in cutting-edge plastic surgery technology.

In fact, recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveal that, since the year 2000, facelifts have remained steady as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, with over 130,000 lifts being performed on patients every year.

Facelifts aren’t the only surgery benefitting from this new technology. Now, other facial cosmetic surgeries are also proving popular with patients of all ages.

What is this new technology?

Endoscopes for More Precision

A recent advancement in plastic surgery is the endoscope used in facial rejuvenation. An endoscope consists of a small camera that can be inserted through a tiny incision in the skin. The device then transmits an image of the underlying tissues onto a nearby monitor. Endoscopes have been used for years by orthopedic surgeons to treat cartilage damage and by gynecologists to examine pelvic organs.

Endoscopes Used in Facelifts

Now, endoscopes are being used in cosmetic surgery. Not only are facelifts more precise with these devices, but brow lifts can be performed through several minuscule incisions in the scalp. Prior to endoscopes, brow lifts required an “ear to ear” incision.

Patients who complain about an abundance of wrinkles and sagging jowls will be happy to know that the endoscope now makes facial plastic surgery much easier. By placing several tiny incisions in the scalp region and lower eyelids, a plastic surgeon can erase those wrinkles and diminish the appearance of jowls.

The best candidates for these types of procedures are patients in their thirties or forties with good skin tone. Recovery time is significantly longer than one would experience with a traditional facelift, and this is due to the swelling that typically persists for several weeks.

While an extended recovery period sounds daunting, these advanced procedures have finally brought the possibility of facelifts to much younger patients with better and longer-lasting results.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Lasers have revolutionized the way the medical community administers treatments. Lasers are used by dentists, doctors, and plastic surgeons. One of the newest and most interesting uses of lasers is in the procedure known as skin resurfacing.

Using a carbon dioxide laser that pulses at extremely high frequencies, the plastic surgeon can perform a procedure similar to dermabrasion. In a single treatment, the surgeon can erase fine wrinkles around the mouth, and folds along the eyelids can be significantly reduced. This is all with less tissue destruction than is typically seen with traditional dermabrasion methods.

Conclusion

Your appearance can have a major impact on your self-esteem and your performance at work and in life. The good news is that plastic surgeons now have more ways than ever of making you look as young as you feel.

Non-invasive fillers, injectables, and topical cosmetic procedures can help you dip your toes in the water, so to speak, before you commit to a procedure like a facelift. However, with technology making procedures like the facelift and eyebrow lift easier and more effective, it will be exciting to see what comes next for this life-changing industry.

Want to know if a facelift is right for you? Call 248-335-7200 or email prominent Plastic Surgeon Dr. M. Azhar Ali, serving Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, Troy, and Clarkston.

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8 Plastic Surgery Procedures That Can Make Your Face Look Years Younger

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Bloomfield Hills, MI – Are you watching the years pass by every time you look in the mirror? Do fine lines and wrinkles have you looking way past your used by date? Maybe it’s time for a new, younger looking you in the new year.

Dr. Ali offers eight facial plastic surgery procedures at Amae Plastic Surgery Center that can help you look as young as you feel.

From your forehead and neck to your ears and nose, Dr. Ali can transform your appearance to one that is more aesthetically pleasing to every eye.

Here are the eight surgeries Dr. Ali recommends if you don’t quite like one or more aspects of your facial appearance.

Brow Lift

Droopy eyebrows and deep forehead lines can easily be corrected with a brow lift. During the treatment, Dr. Ali will remove some of the muscle and tissue, then raise your eyebrows. This has the effect of smoothing the forehead while minimizing frown lines.

In the past, this procedure involved a large incision across the scalp. Thanks to more advanced techniques in modern plastic surgery, Dr. Ali will only need to make two tiny incisions behind the hair line. These scars are completely invisible once healed.

In some cases, this procedure is performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery.

Eyelid Surgery

Are your eyelids beginning to bulge or wrinkle? Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can correct excess skin and fat, which contributes to the effect known as bags under the eyes.

During treatment, Dr. Ali will tighten your eyelid skin while preserving and redistributing the fat around your eyes to achieve a more natural appearance.

Facelift

Age can wreak havoc on our faces. We develop cheek folds, saggy cheeks (jowls), and a wrinkled neck. To erase years from your face, Dr. Ali recommends a facelift.

A facelift involves the removal of excess tissue and the tightening of your facial skin. In some cases, your face can be repositioned without external scarring. Most patients who receive facelifts are between 40 and 60 years of age, however even those in their 70s and 80s have experienced excellent results.

Necklift

Age affects the face negatively, but our necks get it the worst. A wrinkled neck is hardly attractive. To achieve a smoother, more defined neck area, Dr. Ali suggests a necklift.
During a necklift procedure, excess fatty deposits will be removed and the skin stretched to create a smoother, more defined neck area.

In many cases a necklift will be performed in conjunction with a facelift. The procedure takes around 2.5 hours and you’ll be home the same day.

Facial Reconstruction

For the correction of large, unsightly scars or facial wounds, Dr. Ali recommends scar revision or skin grafting.

Skin revision involves the meticulous practice of changing the direction of the scar so that it blends with your normal skin crease.

Skin grafting is one of the most common reconstructive procedures. The treatment can cover large wounds, which would otherwise take months to heal.

Dr. Ali will harvest skin from another area of your body (called the donor site) and will then apply that tissue to the wound (recipient site). The newly applied tissue will reestablish blood supply by stimulating the growth of fine blood vessels also known as capillaries. The process takes about a week to complete and can help you heal much quicker with a focus on aesthetics.

Nose Reshaping

Rhinoplasty also referred to as a “nose job” can alter the size, shape, and, in some cases, the function of your nose. In other words, not only can Dr. Ali make you happier with your nose, but he can correct breathing problems caused by a deviated septum or by providing support to certain areas of your nose.

Dr. Ali will either make incisions inside of the nose (called “closed rhinoplasty”) or across the columella, the strip of tissue separating the nostrils (called “open rhinoplasty”). The nose will then be built up to achieve a more aesthetically-pleasing form and, in some cases, improve your breathing.

Cheek Implants

With more aesthetic facial contours, you can look like a whole new person. Dr. Ali uses facial implants to provide your face with a more harmonious balance. Cheek implants are safe, effective, and can help you finally feel great about the way you look.

Ear Surgery

Deformed ears can detract from your appearance. Otoplasty or ear surgery can make your ears appear more symmetrical and balanced, leading to improved aesthetics without affecting your hearing one bit.

It’s a new year. Don’t you think it’s also time for a new, younger looking you? Contact Dr. Ali today at Amae Plastic Surgery Center and ask about one or more of the above procedures to turn back the clock in the new year.

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Facelift

Looking Younger With a Facelift vs. Liquid Facelift, What’s the Difference?

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Bloomfield Hills, MI – When the goal is to look years younger, a facelift is the way to go. What facelift, then, should one choose?

It’s not common knowledge that there are two types of facelifts. There’s the traditional facelift, and then there’s the less known liquid facelift. What’s the difference?

Top Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. M. Azhar Ali explains the advantages and disadvantages of these two image-enhancing treatments.

Liquid Facelift

The liquid facelift isn’t much of a lift at all. It’s a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves the use of transdermal fillers.

Dr. Ali performs liquid facelifts in his Bloomfield Hills, Detroit office, and says that many patients remain unaware that liquid facelifts, while they are able to turn back time on the face, aren’t permanent.

Liquid facelifts make use of injectable fillers that are comprised of biocompatible materials. The fillers provide volume to areas of the face that have become sunken and misshapen due to age. The fillers smooth wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance.

According to Dr. Ali, the dermal fillers will eventually become absorbed by the body, prompting the patient to undergo a follow-up procedure to lengthen the effects.

Dr. Ali points to a myriad of benefits to liquid facelifts, however. In addition to giving the patient a more youthful appearance, there is little to no discomfort and almost no downtime.

The cost of a liquid facelift is also very affordable. Though the cost of the procedure is one area Dr. Ali hopes that patients will analyze carefully before making a decision to undergo this life-enhancing procedure.

“Any doctor can take a weekend course and call themselves a cosmetic surgeon,” says Dr. Ali. The Hour-Detroit magazine’s top doc 2016 award winner says that many patients may turn to subpar cosmetic surgeons in an effort to save money, but patient beware.

Dr. Ali says that only a plastic surgeon who has undergone years of intensive study after medical school can perform liquid facelifts, in addition to traditional facelifts, with the care and precision patients expect.

Dr. Ali says that cost should never be a factor when it comes to one’s appearance. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. Dr. Ali advises patients to research the procedure and doctor heavily before signing up for liquid facelifts or any other cosmetic procedure.

Traditional Facelift

The traditional facelift is a surgical treatment that involves the drawing back and tightening of the face. This also smooths out wrinkles and can do away with sagging cheeks (jowls). Unlike liquid facelifts, however, the effects are permanent and more natural-looking when done well.

Dr. Ali has performed dozens of facelifts in his years at Amae Plastic Surgery Center and says that while the cost may be higher, and there may be some downtime following the procedure, patients are typically happier with the long-lasting effects of a facelift when compared to the temporary effects of a liquid facelift.

Both the liquid facelift and facelift can erase the years and give an ample boost to your self-esteem. Dr. Ali says that if budget is a concern, a liquid facelift is a perfectly viable alternative to the traditional facelift. However, only the facelift can provide the longevity and youthfulness that is sought out by most plastic surgery patients.

To learn more about the facelift or liquid facelift, visit the website of Amae Plastic Surgery Center in Bloomfield Hills, also serving Clarkston and Richmond Hills, Detroit https://drali.com/.

© 2017 Millionairium and Dr. Ali. Authorization to post is granted, with the stipulation that Millionairium and Dr. Ali are credited as sole source. Linking to other sites from this document is strictly prohibited, with the exception of herein imbedded links.