And, well, that’s not entirely incorrect.

A more snatched and sculpted face with a month of downtime.

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What Is a Ponytail Facelift?

Up close of a woman with her red hair pulled back into a ponytail.

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The name actually has a two-fold meaning.

Benefits

The primary benefit is lifting the midface, temples, and jowls, notes Chang.

This may be performed with the assistance of an endoscope and suspension sutures."

Ponytail Facelift vs.

Traditional Facelift

The main point of differentiation between the two types of facelifts is where the incisions are made.

A traditional facelift will have longer scars around the ear and into the scalp, says Chang.

Also, the surgery itself isn’t particularly painful, so minimal pain meds are required, adds Levine.

How Long Does Ponytail Facelifts Last?

Don’t be fooled by clever marketing."

Chang agrees, noting that one specific procedure may not provide the optimal result for any given individual.

Ponytail facelifts and mini facelifts are just different names attributed to the same jot down of procedure and lift.

Like a ponytail facelift, the mini facelift is the less invasive version of a full facelift.