Weekend Necklift Procedures

Turn Back the Hands of Time - Over the Weekend!

Imagine receiving the benefits of a lower facelift with only a few tiny incisions and being back to work in just a few days. Now this is possible with a remarkable new procedure that Dr. Clevens himself has helped to pioneer called the Laser Assisted Weekend Necklift. This technique has been featured on ABC's 20/20 and NBC's Dateline. Performed under local anesthesia, it is being heralded as the future of cosmetic surgery for the new millennium. The procedure is becoming known as a safe and fast alternative to the traditional facelift while providing a natural, non-surgical appearance. Dr. Clevens has presented his extensive experience with this innovative procedure to his colleagues at numerous plastic surgery meetings throughout the country over the past several years.

Why is it called the Weekend Necklift?

Our patients started calling it this name because they felt that they could easily recover from this procedure over the weekend and return to their normal activities the next week. Although there are still small sutures in front of the ear, these can easily be hidden with the hair and any bruising has been so minimal in most cases it has not been a problem to hide.

Am I a good candidate for this procedure?

There are many people today showing the signs of aging that aren't candidates for the "full facelift". In most cases The Weekend Facelift is an ideal solution for the 40-55 year old with early sagging of the upper neck and jowl area. Your personal consultation with Dr. Clevens is the best method of determining if the Weekend Necklift is suitable for you

How is the Laser Assisted Weekend Necklift Performed?

The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation. A small, hidden incision is created in the natural fold under the chin. Then, instead of using a scalpel, the Dr. Clevens uses a laser, liposuction, and sometimes a chin implant to improve the appearance of a sagging face, jowls, and neck.

Is there much discomfort with the procedure?

Unlike conventional facelift surgery, the result of the newer technique is "a natural ... appearance with minimal discomfort."

How soon can I return to work and play?

After a short recovery of several days, the patient can return to normal activity and the only evidence that the procedure has been performed is a dramatically improved appearance and a one-inch incision hidden in the natural fold under the chin. It is generally recommended that patients "take it easy" for a week after the procedure. Many patients say they feel nearly normal that afternoon, however, by the next morning they experience some discomfort.

How long does a Weekend Necklift last?

The duration of results after these surgeries varies from patient to patient. After the excess or redundant tissues are removed, they never return.  Excess tissue seen after surgery is due to the fact that the natural aging process has continued.  Remember, we cannot stop the aging process with any surgical or non-surgical methods.  Factors like heredity, lifestyle, sun exposure and general health all contribute to the progression of aging. As far as the contour of the neckline is concerned, in the experienced hands of Dr. Clevens, the Weekend Necklift lasts as long as a conventional facelift.

Will I know what I will look like after surgery?

In your consultation, we will explain to you what you can expect to see.  We encourage you to be honest and forthcoming in your desired results so your results will be as expected.  Dr. Clevens and his staff will perform a facial analysis and will inform you of the expected benefits of surgery. Often, computerized preview imaging or video imaging my help to illustrate your possible expected result after your procedure. Nonetheless, no doctor can show you exactly what you will look like after your procedure. 

A successful surgery depends on who performs the procedures and the quality of patient care both before and after your procedure.

Find an educated, experienced doctor who specializes on just faces .  Dr. Clevens performs only facial procedures.  As such, all our time and resources are dedicated to this specialty. Ask where your procedure will be performed.  Dr. Clevens only operatea in an accredited surgical facility or at a hospital.  We exceed the standards required for medical care to ensure our patient's comfort. Ask about your postoperative care.  We follow our patients and their progress for a full year.  All patients are given procedure-specific instructions which we encourage them to follow This allows a greater opportunity for the desired results to occur.

How can I learn more about the Weekend Necklift?

Please contact our office to arrange your consultation.  Your specific concerns are best addressed in detail during your personal consultation with Dr. Clevens who was judged "Best of Brevard" by the readers of Florida Today in 2001-2006.

You may wish to visit the following links for more information about mini-lift and the laser assisted weekend necklift:

www.drclevens.com/weekend_necklift.htm
www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/facial_plastic.html
www.abfprs.org

Trust Your Face to the Specialist . . . Dr. Ross A. Clevens

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his undergraduate work at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School . Dr. Clevens completed his residency and post-graduate Advanced Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Michigan , Ann Arbor .

Dr. Clevens specializes in nasal, facial and eyelid plastic surgery rather than plastic surgery of the body in general to provide his patients the best in specialized care. A graduate of Yale, Harvard and Michigan , Dr. Clevens is Brevard's only fellowship-trained and board-certified facial plastic surgery specialist.

How can I learn more about facial plastic surgery?

You may wish to visit the following links for more information on facial plastic surgery in general:
www.drclevens.com
www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/procedures.html
www.abfprs.org