What is a Preservation Facelift?
A preservation facelift is an advanced surgical technique that repositions and restores youthful facial contours while minimizing tissue trauma. Unlike a traditional facelift procedure, which often involves removing or tightening large amounts of skin, the preservation facelift focuses on preserving your natural facial structure. Instead of widely separating the skin from the deeper tissues (SMAS), only limited elevation is done, while the deeper tissues are lifted and repositioned to create a natural and harmonious result.
A “sailboat modification”or Preservation Sailboat Facelift is a technique sometimes used within preservation facelifts to achieve a more targeted lift with even less skin elevation, further reducing trauma while still providing an effective lift. Overall, this technique leads to a more natural appearance and typically a quicker, smoother recovery compared with traditional facelift methods.
Dr. Rivera performs this procedure using precise dissection methods that lift and reposition deeper tissues rather than pulling the skin. This approach helps preserve the natural blood supply, reduce swelling, and promote faster healing. Many patients in Miami Beach choose this procedure for its ability to refresh the lower face and neck area while maintaining a soft, natural appearance.
