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1. WHAT IS VISALYFT?
The Visalyft is an all in one facial rejuvenation procedure. After consultation with Dr Esmail, he will determine what is required to help you turn back the clock and look 10 years younger. The Visalyft will often combine multiple procedures and often includes Dr. Esmail’s signature deep facelift, upper and lower eyelift, lip lift, fat grafting and skin resurfacing. Using an advanced deep plane release, Dr. Esmail is able to more comprehensively and naturally rejuvenate the face. When using the appropriate techniques, even the most amazing and significant results can look natural and unoperated. This is the secret behind the deep plane facelift.
By releasing all the tethering points in the face and performing a comprehensive deep plane release, you can counteract the effects that gravity has incurred over the years. Since this technique involves release and repositioning as opposed to the suture pull typically used in the majority of other face lifts, there is a 0 tension incision line. Without a doubt, this provides a much longer lasting result without the scarring or irregularities potentially seen with other lifts more commonly performed.
The package also includes 6 months of aftercare, a comprehensive skin assessment and custom skin care product, and a lifetime VIP membership that give you 20% off any non-surgical product or service that Visage offers.
2. ABOUT DR. ESMAIL
Dr. Ali Esmail is Winnipeg’s first and only fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. Unlike a ‘general plastic surgeon’, Dr. Esmail has 6 years of specialized training that focused on procedures from the neck up. Facial plastic surgery requires extreme attention to detail, an eye for symmetry and a drive for perfection.
When it comes to someone’s face there is no room for error, and at Visage, this is the very work ethic that drives our entire team. It is those attributes that originally attracted Dr. Esmail to the field of facial plastic surgery. His obsessive attention to detail and keen eye for aesthetic symmetry is what makes him one of the most exciting and top young surgeons in the field.
2. ABOUT DR. ESMAIL
Dr. Ali Esmail is Winnipeg’s first and only fellowship trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. Unlike a ‘general plastic surgeon’, Dr. Esmail has 6 years of specialized training that focused on procedures from the neck up. Facial plastic surgery requires extreme attention to detail, an eye for symmetry and a drive for perfection.
When it comes to someone’s face there is no room for error, and at Visage, this is the very work ethic that drives our entire team. It is those attributes that originally attracted Dr. Esmail to the field of facial plastic surgery. His obsessive attention to detail and keen eye for aesthetic symmetry is what makes him one of the most exciting and top young surgeons in the field.
3. TIMELINE
DAY OF Surgery
Depending on the procedures you had you will have some swelling and bruising. Facial rejuvenation is not particularly painful procedure. In fact most patients comment on how they had little to no pain in the postoperative period. You will be sent home with a facial compression dressing (like a pantyhose for the face, and medication. There are no Band-Aids for drains required for this surgery. The next week is for resting recovery.
DAY 5-7
Non dissolvable sutures are removed during this time frame. This can be a bit uncomfortable. We offer the use of laughing gas decrease the discomfort. It is often advisable to take the provided pain killer and 1 mg lorazepam 30 minutes prior to your appointment and have somebody who will be driving you home.
1 YEAR
It often takes a full year to appreciate the overall improvement after a Visalyft but the changes are dramatic.
The Consult
During the initial consult Dr. Esmail will take a complete medical history as well as discussed with you your goals for facial rejuvenation. We recommend you come to the consult with pictures of what you looked like 10-15 years earlier. This is helpful for Dr. Esmail to determine your natural aging anatomy. Using state of the art skin analysis and 3D photography along with consultation with you Dr. Esmail will create plan for your rejuvenation.
DAY 1
On the morning after your surgery you will visit Dr. Esmail at the office where he will remove your compression garment and check all of your incisions. It is a quick 5 minute visit.
1-3 Months
It can take anywhere from 1-3 months for incision lines to start to fade and for irregularities to smooth out. There will often be lumps and bumps on the face and neck where we have created support and there is irregular swelling. These will resolve with time. Starting 2 weeks after ear surgery we can begin laser resurfacing and skin tightening included in the Visalyft package.
3. TIMELINE
The Consult
During the initial consult Dr. Esmail will take a complete medical history as well as discussed with you your goals for facial rejuvenation. We recommend you come to the consult with pictures of what you looked like 10-15 years earlier. This is helpful for Dr. Esmail to determine your natural aging anatomy. Using state of the art skin analysis and 3D photography along with consultation with you Dr. Esmail will create plan for your rejuvenation.
DAY OF Surgery
Depending on the procedures you had you will have some swelling and bruising. Facial rejuvenation is not particularly painful procedure. In fact most patients comment on how they had little to no pain in the postoperative period. You will be sent home with a facial compression dressing (like a pantyhose for the face, and medication. There are no Band-Aids for drains required for this surgery. The next week is for resting recovery.
DAY 1
On the morning after your surgery you will visit Dr. Esmail at the office where he will remove your compression garment and check all of your incisions. It is a quick 5 minute visit.
DAY 5-7
Non dissolvable sutures are removed during this time frame. This can be a bit uncomfortable. We offer the use of laughing gas decrease the discomfort. It is often advisable to take the provided pain killer and 1 mg lorazepam 30 minutes prior to your appointment and have somebody who will be driving you home.
1-3 Months
It can take anywhere from 1-3 months for incision lines to start to fade and for irregularities to smooth out. There will often be lumps and bumps on the face and neck where we have created support and there is irregular swelling. These will resolve with time. Starting 2 weeks after ear surgery we can begin laser resurfacing and skin tightening included in the Visalyft package.
1 YEAR
It often takes a full year to appreciate the overall improvement after a Visalyft but the changes are dramatic.
4. BENEFITS
The goal is not to look different but to regain your facial shape and anatomy from 10 years previous. A natural not pulled look.
5. AM I A CANDIDATE?
Depending on year age and anatomy the best way to determine what procedure you are a candidate for is to meet with Dr. Esmail.
Typical Visalyft patients are between ages 50-75. patient’s a little bit younger often benefit from smaller less invasive procedures.
6. RISKS
As within the procedure there is a risk of bleeding infection as well as excessive scarring. With face lifting procedures there is a 1% chance of temporary nerve injury to the facial nerve that moves the muscles of expression. Is almost all was temporary. But can last up to 6 months.
7. RECOVERY
Relatively little downtime. You should be back to your daily activities within 7-10 days. Discomfort is typically minimal and easily controlled with pain medication or cold compresses.
8. CHOOSING A SURGEON FOR VISALYFT
Choosing a surgeon for facial rejuvenation is most important decision year going to make regarding this procedure. You want a surgeon who specializes in the procedure, has great training and performs enough of the procedure to be considered an expert. Dr. Esmail trained for 5 years as a ENT head and neck surgeon developing an intermittent knowledge of facial anatomy during his residency. He then went on to sub specialize in facial plastic surgery furthering his expertise. He was entered in Princeton NJ by Dr. Mark Glasgold who is considered 1 of the best face lift surgeons in the world. And has also trained many of the best face-lift surgeons in North America.
9. COST OF VISALYFT IN WINNIPEG
$15 000 + GST.
The Visalyft it is all inclusive pricing including the 6 months of aftercare.