S-Lift in Buffalo, NY

Dr. Shatkin has developed his S-Lift technique for facelifting. (“S” for Shatkin and Shortened recovery and incisions).

S-Lift in Buffalo, NY The S-Lift is a 2 layer lift, both on the skin and on the deeper muscle and fascia layer beneath the skin, made through a shortened “S” shaped incision hiding in the creases around the ear.

This combination of external and internal lift technique allows for a quicker recovery due to the limited dissection or lifting of the skin from the lower layers, and use these deeper layers to anchor the lift, thus giving it stability for a longer lasting result.

What You Should Know About A S-Lift Mini-Facelift

Considerations

A limited-incision S- facelift may be an option for younger patients who have early aging changes. It provides the benefits of a traditional facelift with shorter incisions and faster healing.

Dr. Shatkin has customized his short recovery facelift with shorter incisions just below the sideburns and extending to the area around the ear and behind.

Who is a Candidate?

Patients with early aging changes, with limited laxity and desiring a refreshed look are ideal candidates.

Other patients that would like to have a quicker recovery may also choose the S-lift procedure.

Some patients with more advanced aging or skin laxity are still best treated with the traditional Facelift procedure.

Recovery

Patients return to the office the day after surgery for removal of bandages and that day can shower and shampoo their hair.

Usually within 5 days most of the stitches are removed, many are self-dissolving and by one week the patients can often return to work.

This quick recovery allows for less downtime and less dependence on family and friends.

Other Procedures

The S-lift can often be combined with ancillary procedures such as eyelifts when indicated.

When needed, superficial treatments to the skin may include chemical peels, laser resurfacing, microneedling or Morpheus8.

S-Lift skin incision (in white) and skin lifting (in red)

S-Lift includes an internal anchoring for prolonged stability of results.

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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