The Express-Lift Facelift
January 30, 2019
Dr. Langdon will be presenting a lecture on his facelift technique at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL on January 31. AACS is the nation’s largest surgical society representing cosmetic surgeons from the four core specialties of otolaryngology (facial plastic surgeons), ophthalmology (oculoplastic surgeons), dermatology (dermatoplastic surgeons) and plastic surgery (general plastic surgeons).
Key Features
In his presentation, Dr. Langdon will review the key features of his exclusive Express-Lift Facelift. These include the use of tumescent local anesthesia, a minimal length skin incision, release of key fascial tethering ligaments to increase mobility and lift of the SMAS fascia, and a largely vertical direction of SMAS suspension.
The use of local anesthesia minimizes post-operative bruising and swelling and greatly speeds up recovery (hence the name, Express-Lift). A short (minimal length) skin incision is possible because the direction of lift is largely vertical, which obviates the need to remove a significant amount of excess skin from behind the ear. Thus, the extensive behind-the-ear scarring of a traditional facelift is avoided. Another major advantage of a relatively vertical lift is the natural result. Because gravity, the cause of sagging, is a downward, vertical force, a vertical facelift provides the most natural-looking result.
*Individual Results May Vary
Express-Lift Facelift Consultations Available
If you have further questions about express-lift facelift, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at The Langdon Center in Guilford, CT. Call us at 203-453-8625 or fill out our convenient online contact form.
How It Works
The essence of modern facelifts is the suspension (lift) of the superficial fascia of the face (referred to as SMAS). The SMAS is attached to deeper, underlying structures at two key points: the cheekbone and the lateral neck. In most facelifts, surgeons simply lift the SMAS but leave these tethering attachments intact (the SMAS is just stretched). In the Express-Lift, Dr. Langdon releases these attachments, resulting in a greater degree of movement (lifting) of the SMAS, thus providing more impressive results.
Dr. Langdon and all of his nurses and staff are very friendly and they know how to make you feel very comfortable. He is a very experienced doctor, I call him an artistic dr. because he’s so precise in his work. If you would like something done right, dr. Langdon is the one to see. I am very pleased with my results and very grateful for him and his staff being here in Ct.
Take The Next Step
To learn more about the Express-Lift Facelift or to schedule your consultation with Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Langdon, please fill out the form on this page or call The Langdon Center at (203) 453-8625. We look forward to working with you! The Langdon Center serves patients in the Guilford & New Haven, CT areas.
