by Dr. Steven Wallach
I will always choose the least invasive, least amount of incision procedure to produce the best results. That being said, I will not compromise the result for the former or for the latter. For a patient that needs facial rejuvenation due to soft tissue descent but does not have alot of loose skin or loose skin mainly confined to the upper one-third of the face and jowls, I may offer a limited scar facelift or a mini-facelift to accomplish the goals necessary to achieve excellent results. This may include a SMASectomy or SMAS Plication or even a High SMAS elevation. If the patient has too much loose skin and needs more redraping then a full incision facelift may be necessary combined with a neck lift procedure. No two patients are exactly the same, no two patients have the exact same anatomy, and this is why each patient may be have a different surgical plan.
Dr. Steven Wallach is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in aesthetic facial and body contouring, as well as reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed advanced training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a prestigious fellowship in California. A past president of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons and former executive board member of The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Wallach is frequently recognized for his expertise, including in New York Magazine’s “Best Beauty Docs.” In addition to his clinical practice, he is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein and regularly contributes to medical publications and national media. Known for his innovative techniques and compassionate care, he helps patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results.