A sculpted jawline is one of the ultimate symbols of beauty. Unfortunately, the natural skin aging process can take a toll on even the most defined chin and jawline. Saggy skin and fat eventually starts to gather near this area as you age, leading to jowls and submental fat underneath the chin. While a facelift or neck lift can lift and tighten the skin, not everybody is ready to undergo invasive surgery.
Fortunately, you don’t have to, thanks to MyEllevate®. This nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure can sculpt the tissue around your jawline and neck without incisions. The best part: MyEllevate delivers dramatic, long-lasting results with few side effects and minimal downtime.
At Gotham Plastic Surgery in Manhattan, New York, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS, performs the MyEllevate procedure for patients interested in enhancing their jawline definition. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Miller has extensive training and an artistic eye to deliver beautiful, natural-looking results that last.
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The MyEllevate Experience
MyEllevate is an innovative new treatment that lifts and tightens saggy tissue around the jawline without any incisions. Instead of cutting into your skin, Dr. Miller uses the treatment’s ICLED® light guided suture system. This system relies on LED light transillumination to guide the sutures through the correct direction and depth.
Without incisions, Dr. Miller can precisely interweave the underlying tissue and muscles in the upper neck with a suture thread for a more sculpted jawline.
Best Candidates for MyEllevate
MyEllevate is a safe, effective procedure for many men and women. The ideal candidates for this minimally invasive treatment should be:
Concerned about saggy jowls
In overall good health
A nonsmoker, including all tobacco products
In their 30s or 40s with early aging symptoms
Desiring a more sculpted jawline
If the skin around your jawline droops, you may be the right candidate for the MyEllevate procedure.
Why Choose MyEllevate?
MyEllevate is an exceptional alternative to a traditional facelift, neck lift, or PDO threads. The treatment delivers dramatic results that can last for 3-5 years or more without surgery or extensive downtime. Important benefits of the MyEllevate procedure include:
Very little downtime
No scarring
Outpatient treatment
No general anesthesia
Long-term results
Another important benefit of the MyEllevate procedure is that Dr. Miller can combine it with another fat reduction or skin tightening procedure, such as Neck-Tite™ or Face-Tite™.
The MyEllevate Process
Dr. Miller’s proprietary NatraLook® process prioritizes collaboration when designing your treatment plan. With NatraLook, you can discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with Dr. Miller in a supportive, inviting environment, ensuring you get the results you want.
When you arrive at our plastic surgery clinic for the MyEllevate procedure, which takes about one hour, Dr. Miller injects your treatment areas with a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort. Next, he uses the ICLED and suture rod to weave sutures through the underlying muscles and tissue in the upper neck. The system allows Dr. Miller to lift and tighten these areas without any incisions.
What to Expect from Your MyEllevate Recovery
Once Dr. Miller completes the procedure, you can resume your normal activities. The recovery period for MyEllevate typically takes about 4 days, during which time you may need to wear a chin strap.
Mild swelling, bruising, discomfort, dimpling, and tightness are expected after the procedure, but these side effects should subside within a few days.
FAQs
Is MyEllevate the same as a facelift?
MyEllevate is not the same as a facelift. A facelift is a surgical procedure that typically requires general anesthesia and approximately 14 days of downtime. Conversely, Dr. Miller can perform the MyEllevate procedure with local anesthesia, and the recovery period is just 4 days in most cases.
When choosing between a facelift and MyEllevate, consider your age and level of skin laxity. MyEllevate is ideal for men and women in their 30s and 40s because it carefully sculpts the jawline with minimal downtime. However, a facelift will still offer more permanent results for those with severe facial sagging, and results can last for 10 years or more.
Who should consider this procedure?
Individuals who are unhappy with the definition in their jawline should consider the MyEllevate procedure. As a nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedure that produces long-lasting results, MyEllevate is an excellent solution for sagging around the jawline and neck. To learn more about the various treatment options for a sagging jawline, visit our blog.
Is MyEllevate painful?
Since MyEllevate doesn’t require incisions, the procedure should not be painful. Dr. Miller also injects a local anesthetic to improve your comfort. Mild soreness and discomfort after the procedure is expected, but should diminish as swelling subsides.
Is there downtime after MyEllevate?
There is very little downtime after MyEllevate. Most patients recover within 4 days and can resume their normal activities right away.
When will I see results and how long will they last?
You should notice visible changes to your jawline immediately after treatment. However, the effects won’t be apparent until your swelling subsides. Results from MyEllevate typically last 3-5 years or longer. The treatment also stimulates your natural collagen production, which may extend your results.
Sculpt Your Jawline With a MyEllevate Procedure at Our Plastic Surgery Clinic
Gotham Plastic Surgery is the number one choice for plastic surgery in Manhattan, New York. To schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Miller, contact our plastic surgery clinic today.
Plastic Surgery from Head to Toe
At Gotham Plastic Surgery, we create custom treatment plans that combine minimally-invasive techniques and advanced technology to help patients achieve the best version of themselves. Our unique NatraFace™ approach addresses both restorative and transformative changes.
Gotham’s expert physicians perform advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures that smooth the skin around the eyes to give patients a refreshed look. Our custom NatraEye™ technique combines the use of chemical peels, lasers, eyelash enhancement, and injectables with precision procedures, including:
Our esteemed surgeons utilize the NatraNose™ technique to bring together innovative artistry and unparalleled skill to deliver results that look natural, improve nasal function, and help achieve each patient’s aesthetic goals.
Regardless of your aesthetic goals, Gotham has the skill and technique required for the breast procedure that suits you. Whether adding symmetry or restoring the breast following a mastectomy, Gotham provides patients with enhanced feminine contours and improved body proportions.
Patients from all over the world have undergone amazing body transformation at Gotham, enjoying slimmer bodies with satisfying contours. Our advanced physicians apply their skill and expert technique to precisely sculpt other areas of the body, including the cheeks, chin, buttocks, hips, love handles, knees, upper arms, thighs, and even the neck.
Known for our flawless techniques and a range of skincare options, Gotham Plastic Surgery has all the tools necessary for complete, natural, and comprehensive rejuvenation. As part of a customized treatment plan, these procedures can be performed standalone or in combination with surgical procedures for even more impressive results.
The male face ages differently than the female face, but men have similar goals of wanting to maintain their youthful appearance throughout their lives. A plastic surgeon must take the subtle differences between male and female skin, as well as what comprises the ideal look for their male patients.
No matter what your specific cosmetic concerns might be, Dr. Miller can help. At Gotham Plastic Surgery, we frequently perform the following for our male patients:
The Plastic Surgery Podcast with Dr. Philip Miller
Tune into The Plastic Surgery Podcast, hosted by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Philip Miller. Dr. Miller is here to answer your questions, de-mystify plastic surgery, and help you feel more knowledgeable and empowered about any procedure performed at our center.
Episode 44: My First Time
8 min
Episode 43: Top 10 Reasons Not To Get A Rhinoplasty ( Plastic Surgery)
20 min
Episode 42 : Osteomas & Lipomas
11 min
Episode 41: All Ears Considered!
8 min
Episode 40: Infrared Light Therapy
9 min
Episode 39: Beauty, the Plateau
6 min
Episode 38: Botox and Dermal Fillers
3 min
Episode 37: Cost of Rhinoplasty
1 min
Episode 36: Different Types of Nasal Surgeries
3 min
Episode 35: Do You Have to Break the Nose for Rhinoplasty?
2 min
Episode 34: Do You Have to Stay Overnight After Having a Rhinoplasty?
2 min
Episode 33: Don't Have a Rhinoplasty!
2 min
Episode 32: Endonasal or External
1 min
Episode 31: Are You a Candidate?
2 min
Episode 31: Asian Nose Job
3 min
Episode 30: In The Office
17 min
Episode 29: Can My Nose be Made Smaller?
4 min
Episode 28: Can't Breath Through Nose
3 min
Episode 27: Chin Implants - Mentoplasty
2 min
Episode 26: Columellar Struts
23 sec
Episode 25: Common Terms
5 min
Episode 24: Connection Between Facial Resurfacing and Tattooing
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