Natural Lift Ocean County, Toms River, & Stafford Township

With smaller incisions and less downtime than a traditional facelift, it provides a rejuvenated look with a quicker recovery.

Meet Dr. Stephen E. Small An Accomplished Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Serving Toms River and Stafford Township, NJ

Dr. Small’s core mission is to provide his patients with exemplary care. He emphasizes technical innovation, compassion, and unparalleled service, helping patients to look and feel their very best. Dr. Small’s extensive and prestigious training background ensures your utmost safety during every procedure and the elegance of your final results. As a board-certified aesthetic artist, Dr. Small is focused on reconstructive, laser, and cosmetic procedures. He obtained his medical degree with honors from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) before pursuing a demanding 5-year general residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford. Dr. Small was then chosen for an intensive, elite one-year burn and reconstructive fellowship at New York Medical College, Valhalla. Additionally, he served as a resident and chief resident in plastic surgery at Ohio University, South Pointe Hospital-Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Everything you Need To Know Natural Lift Overview

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Natural Lift Procedure Overview

Scope:	A natural lift utilizes cutting-edge surgical techniques to produce the most seamless and authentic-looking rejuvenation results possible.
Anesthesia:	General anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation can be used.
Treatment Time:	The treatment usually takes 1 1/2-2 hours.
Recovery:	Patients can usually resume work after a week or so. Strenuous exercise needs to be avoided for 3-6 weeks.

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What Is a Natural Lift?

A natural facelift is designed to firm the skin, sculpting a more youthful, attractive appearance in the face, jawline, and neck. Small, well-hidden incisions are created that allow Dr. Small to seamlessly tighten the underlying muscles for a result that looks effortless.

How Do I Know If I Need a Natural Facelift?

Patients struggling with a loss of skin elasticity, a wilting jawline, jowls, submental fullness, sunken midface contours, and lowered self-confidence due to their appearance will make excellent candidates for a natural lift. In addition, those pursuing the procedure should be healthy non-smokers with positive yet realistic expectations. Dr. Small provides a detailed consultation at his offices in Toms River or Stafford Township and will carefully assess your skin quality, medical history, and goals to ensure a natural lift is the best approach for achieving your goals.

What Are the Advantages?

When performed by a highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Small in Ocean County, a natural lift comes with numerous unique and compelling benefits, including the following:

Natural, lasting results without looking operated upon
Changes can last a decade or more
Balances and harmonizes the features
Combats sagging skin, jowls, and jawline wilting
Can be combined with blepharoplasty, a brow lift, or dermal fillers
Shorter recovery time than with conventional facelift surgery
Boosts confidence

Procedure Details

The SMAS facelift, developed in the 70s and 80s, promotes modern lifting techniques that emphasize natural and subtle results. The SMAS lift was a giant leap forward from previous facelifts that left patients looking pulled or like a “deer in the headlights.” Because there was less trauma to the superficial skin, SMAS techniques also promised fewer complications and side effects.

With the natural lift, Dr. Small can avoid nerve injuries and defects in the hairline or ear region, along with ridges, dimples, and “joker lines.” The natural lift has a very low revision rate, meaning that most patients achieve their anti-aging goals and are satisfied with their outcomes.

Recovery & Aftercare

When compared to other kinds of facelifts, the natural lift comes with a shorter, more manageable recovery journey. Mild bruising, swelling, and tenderness are typically present for 1-2 weeks. However, most patients return to work within 7-10 days, provided that their jobs are sedentary. There will be a restriction on strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for around 3-6 weeks.

Natural Lift Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Natural Facelift Hurt?

A natural lift is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, ensuring a painless treatment process. After surgery, you can manage any mild swelling, bruising, and soreness with prescription medications and proper rest.

When Can I Work Out After a Natural Facelift?

Most patients can expect to resume work within around one week, provided that they continue to postpone strenuous exercise and gym workouts until cleared by Dr. Small.

How Much Does a Natural Facelift Cost?

Pricing with a natural lift includes the surgeon's fees, facility fees, anesthesia fees, postoperative garment fees, and medication fees, among others. Dr. Small will provide a personalized price quote after completing your private consultation in Ocean County. Please note that cosmetic procedures like a natural lift are not generally covered by insurance providers.

Can I Combine a Natural Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Small performs a broad range of transformative treatment options for the skin, face, breasts, and body. He will tailor your treatment plan to your unique needs, going over your goals during your private consultation.

Will I Look “Done” After a Natural Lift?

A natural lift is one of the newest and most modern facelift techniques, ensuring you look refreshed, natural, and at ease. Essentially, a natural lift makes you look just like yourself, only years younger.

What Does My Consultation Entail?

Dr. Small insists on a detailed and discreet consultation process. During your initial meeting, he will examine your skin, review your medical history, and listen carefully to your goals for improvement. He typically employs 3D imaging to give you a better idea of what to expect from your results. Additionally, Dr. Small will go over the risks and benefits of the procedure, the recovery process, and financing options.

How Do I Select the Best Facelift Surgeon?

It is essential to review your surgeon's credentials, board certifications, training, results, and testimonials. Further, you will want to meet with your surgeon in person to get an idea of how well you work together. Dr. Small invites you to schedule a private consultation with him in Toms River or Stafford Township so he can answer all of your questions with care, precision, and sincerity.

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Conveniently located along the beautiful New Jersey coastline, our offices in Toms River and Manahawkin provide a tranquil and relaxing setting for your unique cosmetic journey. If you are interested in learning more about a natural lift and its ability to transform your appearance and boost your confidence, contact us today to set up a private consultation. We look forward to speaking with you!

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