Facelift Archives - Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery

Facial Symmetry and Finding Balance with Surgery

April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 / By Mark Beaty MD

Is facial symmetry important for attractiveness? Facial symmetry is an important element in our perception of attractiveness with a strong preference toward seeing symmetrical faces as more attractive. It is interesting that in split face studies, however, artificially constructed perfect symmetry (mirrored hemifaces) are scored as less attractive than the same natural faces with slight …

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ProLIFT

December 24, 2024 December 11, 2024 / By admin

What is ProLIFT? ProLIFT, short for Progressive Limited Incision Facelift Technique, is a signature facial rejuvenation method developed by Dr. Mark Beaty in 2007. Designed for patients experiencing early to moderate signs of aging, this innovative technique focuses on achieving maximum results with minimal incisions and dissection. The result? Naturally rejuvenated facial contours with shorter …

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Thread Lift: An Attempt to Defy Gravity

October 21, 2024 October 21, 2024 / By Dr. Laura Beaty

As time and gravity challenge our youthful appearance, many seek quick aesthetic solutions. One option that has gained popularity is the PDO thread lift. Promoted as a non-surgical facelift alternative, the PDO (Polydioxanone) thread lift aims to lift and tighten sagging skin. However, a closer look reveals this treatment may not be as revolutionary as …

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Facelift Recovery

August 19, 2024 July 18, 2024 / By Dr. Laura Beaty

Undergoing a facelift is a significant decision that can bring about transformative results. However, understanding the facelift recovery process is crucial to achieving the desired outcome. Here, we’ll discuss what to expect during facelift recovery and provide helpful tips to ensure a smooth and successful healing journey during your facelift recovery. Immediate Post-Op Period After …

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Thread Lifts: Are They Safe?

July 2, 2024 June 19, 2024 / By Dr. Laura Beaty

Are Thread Lifts Safe? Thread lifts have surged in popularity as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facelifts, appealing particularly due to their perceived low-risk nature. This growing trend has seen many non-plastic surgeons offering thread lifts as part of their services. However, the popularity of the procedure doesn’t necessarily equate to it being the …

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Threadlifting vs Facelifting

March 13, 2024 January 22, 2024 / By Mark Beaty MD

Threadlifting has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as a minimally invasive procedure for facial rejuvenation. Newer generation threads offer significant advantages over their predecessors, including improved biocompatibility leading to lower rates of inflammation and extrusion. The basic principle of most threadlifting procedures involves inserting sutures equipped with tiny barbs or fixation cones beneath the skin. …

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The Evolution of Facelifts and the Power of Collagen Stimulation

February 14, 2024 December 26, 2023 / By Dr. Laura Beaty

Age-Defying Elegance: The Evolution of Facelifts and the Power of Collagen Stimulation In the ever-evolving world of facial plastic enhancements, facelifts have become a timeless solution for those seeking to turn back the hands of time. As individuals age, the desire to maintain a youthful appearance often leads them to explore various facelift options. However, …

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Resetting the Clock on Aging

January 30, 2024 January 16, 2024 / By Mark Beaty MD

Cosmetic surgery can dramatically improve facial appearance, and patients often ask how long they can expect the results to last. We can divide procedures into two categories: those with permanent outcomes and those requiring periodic maintenance. Permanent Transformations: Rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and facial implant placements permanently change the face’s structure and shape. We reposition bone, cartilage, …

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Natural Results through Skill

December 26, 2023 January 24, 2024 / By Mark Beaty MD

One of the primary concerns voiced by patients seeking facial rejuvenation is the desire for natural-looking results. This apprehension is not unique to our practice but is consistently among the top three hesitations for patients nationwide. At Beaty Facial Plastic Surgery, our paramount objective is to achieve a refreshed and revitalized appearance with features that …

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The Aging Neck

November 24, 2023 November 22, 2023 / By Mark Beaty MD

What can be done for the aging neck? Treatment of the aging neck can be one of the more challenging aspects of managing the aging face. Age-related changes in the neck can appear relatively early in life. It is important to understand that the structure and support of the neck is complex, with five different …

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