Money | 01/06/2009 10:30 am

The 'Energy Face-Lift': Plastic Surgery for the Recessionista? (Video)

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Can recessionistas afford the latest face-lifts?

It’s called an "energy lift" and, according to a plasic surgeon in Fort Worth, TX, it’s a "mini-face-lift," which uses an energy laser that revitalizes, tightens and heals the skin faster. Dr. Peter Malouf tells NBC that the "energy lift" is a "way to turn back a few ticks of time." While NBC news reports that the "energy lift" costs about $6,000, this is only $500 less than your average face-lift, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. So what’s the real financial difference? you ask. Patients who undergo the "energy lift" are under local anesthesia, which could save you a few thousand dollars.

Watch 50-plus female Leslie Henry go under the knife:

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From experience working at Dr. Eisbach’s Plastic Surgery Center in Albuquerque, NM, it is apparent in the video that Ms. Henry has given attention to her face prior to this procedure. I can see evidence of possible in-office peels, Retin-A therapy, hydroquinone home care regimen and other clinical therapies. Conscious sedation was standard and recommended by Dr. Eisbach. He also had patients increase their dosage of Vitamin C and add Arnica Montana for both pre-op and post-op care. I equate this procedure to “shortening a hem.” It’s much easier to do than taking the whole garment apart.

By iris odonata on 01/06/2009 2:28 pm

Actually, this patient has had only botox and fillers which were not part of her results in this procedure. Also, this is not coonscious sedation. There is no IV or sedatives given. It is totally done by using tumescent anesthesia and allows patients to avoid the inherent risks of sedation or general anesthesia, along with the many additional documented advantages of this type of anesthesia. As far as "shortening the hem," it is in fact a mini lift which results in a less wind blown look, which many people desire over conventional facelifting.

By peter malouf on 07/09/2009 9:32 am

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I would like to see the longevity of this sort of lift as opposed to a convertional lift. There are other lifts about that cost a bit less than a regular lift too, that look great initially, but after a year the face starts sagging again and you are soon back to square one. I have a feeling this is in the same category.

By Lizzie R. on 01/06/2009 6:55 pm

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Actually, you are incorrect. This lift has been providing patients with around 5-7 years of improvement. This does not compete with a full facelift for results and longevity however. It simply appeals to many who wish to avoid the risks of general anesthesia and the severity that goes along with a conventional facelift with regard to downtime, and results.

thanks

By peter malouf on 07/09/2009 9:35 am

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what do you think about providing a "recessionista" minimally invasive makeover by acclaimed cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Peter Malouf as a giveaway in a promotion for the site.

thanks

Linda Decarlo,

Cosmetic Coordinator

Center For Skin and Cosmetic Surgery

By peter malouf on 07/10/2009 9:21 am