Info about MACS Face Lifts: Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift Facts
Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lifts (MACS Lifts) are surgical procedures that lift and hold sagging facial and neck tissues via small, targeted incisions that leave practically invisible scarring. These procedures are becoming increasingly more popular as they present numerous benefits over traditional face lift surgery including:
• They are less expensive, costing only about one 3rd of the price for a traditional facelift;
• They are safer and prone to less possible complications;
• They produce significantly less bleeding, bruising and swelling post-operatively;
• They require less healing time;
• They produce more natural looking results;
• They require no IV sedation or general anesthesia;
Facts about Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lifts:
• First described by two Belgian doctors (Tonnard and Verpaele) in 2001;
• Minimally invasive procedure is performed on an outpatient basis;
• Removes jowling under and around the chin;
• Reduces the deep creases that can form between the mouth and the nose;
• Accentuates the original outline of the jaw;
• A little incision is placed in front of the ear where the skin folds naturally;
• Sutures heal nearly invisibly along the hairline and ear crease;
• Lower facial muscles and skin are made tighter;
• Excess, sagging skin tissue is removed;
More facts about MACS-lift face and neck surgical enhancements:
• Described as a “mini face lift procedure with SAMS placation”;
• Takes about 2 1/2 hours to perform, instead of 3 1/2 to 4 hours for a traditional face lift surgery;
• Makeup is able to be worn in about a week after a MACS lift;
• Ideal candidates for MACS are between 40 and 70 years old and have skin that has started to show signs of sagging, but is still at least slightly elastic;
• Prospective patients should cease smoking at least 6 weeks prior to the procedure;
• As the skin will continue to tighten as it heals, full results may not be seen for 3 months or more;
• An ideal procedure for those with saggy cheeks, loose skin on the mid-face region and/or on the upper portions of the neck;
Filed under: Cosmetic Surgery on May 8th, 2010