Harrisburg, PA: (717) 728-1700
Stratis Gayner Plastic Surgery
10 Capital Drive #100
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 728-1700
Tuesday, Thursday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Phones are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day
Signs of aging on the face and neck can make you appear older than you actually are. Men and women with demanding careers usually can’t take the time needed to recover from a traditional facelift. In Harrisburg, PA, Dr. Scott Gayner offers a quick recovery facelift that meets the needs of these patients from Lancaster, York, and other nearby communities without the downtime of a traditional facelift. This procedure, sometimes called a MACS-Lift, creates a refreshed, more youthful appearance by tightening jowls and minimizing wrinkles.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
During a quick recovery facelift procedure, Dr. Gayner removes excess skin and tightens underlying tissue. That’s the same technique used in a traditional facelift, which involves a long incision and disturbs a large area of skin. The quick recovery facelift uses only a short incision in front of the ear. Because a shorter incision is used, people usually experience only minimal bleeding during the procedure and less bruising or swelling after the procedure.
Dr. Gayner tightens the facial muscles and may also perform limited undermining and excision of facial skin during a MACS lift. This facelift technique is usually performed with the patient under local anesthesia, and because a great deal of skin cannot be removed, it’s usually best for younger individuals or patients with less sagging.
While experiences vary, here’s a general timeline of what to expect during recovery:
Dr. Gayner may also recommend combining a short-recovery facelift with other facial cosmetic surgery procedures, such as:
If your skin retains most of its elasticity, but you’re still concerned about early signs of aging, you may be a good candidate for a nonsurgical facelift. This procedure is often called a “liquid facelift” because it is performed with injections of dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA and Sculptra® Aesthetic to restore volume to the cheeks and fill hollows around the eyes. It also involves injections of neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic to relax dynamic wrinkles such as crow’s feet and frown lines.
Dr. Gayner’s quick recovery facelift is best for adults of any age with mild to moderate facial aging. Candidacy for this less invasive facelift depends on the degree of laxity in the cheek and neck area, not the patient’s age.
Most patients experience soreness but not actual pain after facelift surgery. Prescription medication makes most patients comfortable and is typically unnecessary after the first week.
Patients typically look 5 to 10 years younger after this facelift; however, experiences vary with their age and degree of facial aging at the time of surgery.
Mini facelift results typically last 8 to 10 years, depending on the patient’s unique genetics, lifestyle, and skincare regimen. While a facelift cannot stop the natural aging process, you can expect to look years younger than if you had not had the surgery at all.
Your first step in learning what procedure can best address your concerns is to request a consultation using the online form to meet personally with Dr. Gayner or call our office directly at (717) 728-1700 to schedule an appointment.
