Quiet Facelift
in Long Island, NY

Aging affects all of us differently, but many people begin to notice subtle changes in their facial appearance long before they feel ready for a traditional facelift. For individuals seeking natural, understated rejuvenation without dramatic changes or long downtimes, the Quiet Facelift offers a refreshing new approach to facial rejuvenation.

At Pincus Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this increasingly popular procedure. Dr. David Pincus is known throughout Long Island and the U.S. for providing state-of-the-art facelift techniques like the Quiet Facelift in Smithtown, NY, to deliver natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s anatomy and lifestyle.

Am I a Candidate for
for a Quiet Facelift?

If you’ve started to notice signs of aging, such as mild jowling, loss of midface volume, or a softening of the jawline, but aren’t quite ready for a comprehensive facelift, the Quiet Facelift could be the perfect solution.

You may be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have early to moderate facial aging and skin laxity
• Want a subtle, refreshed appearance, not a dramatic transformation
• Are in good general health and don’t smoke
• Prefer a shorter recovery period
• Are in your 30s to mid-70s
• Have realistic expectations about results

The Quiet Facelift is also the perfect way for patients who have previously had facial procedures to get a gentle touch-up or maintenance treatment.

Advantages of the Quiet Facelift

The Quiet Facelift offers a number of unique benefits for today’s aesthetic-minded individuals:

• Natural-Looking Results: The goal of this procedure is subtle facial rejuvenation—lifting, not stretching—so you still look like yourself, just more refreshed.
• Minimal Downtime: Most patients return to regular activities within a few days to a week, making this ideal for those with work or family commitments.
• Discreet Enhancement: Incisions are small and strategically placed, typically hidden around the ears or hairline, reducing the risk of visible scarring.
• Lower Cost: Because it’s less invasive and requires shorter surgical time, the Quiet Facelift typically costs less than a full traditional facelift.
• Customizable Approach: The Quiet Facelift can be paired with other procedures such as eyelid surgery or non-surgical skin treatments for a comprehensive and harmonious transformation.

What Does a Quiet Facelift Address?

This procedure is excellent for treating the early signs of facial aging, including:

• Mild to moderate jowling
• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Loss of definition along the jawline
• Sagging skin in the mid-to-lower face
• Volume loss in the cheeks

For many patients, these changes may not yet warrant a traditional or deep plane facelift but still create a tired or aged look that they’re eager to address. The Quiet Facelift targets these concerns with finesse, providing lift and contour where it’s needed most.

How Is the Quiet
Facelift Performed?

Dr. Pincus customizes each Quiet Facelift procedure to suit your particular anatomy and desired outcomes. The procedure typically involves the gentle repositioning of facial tissues, light muscle tightening, and conservative skin removal when necessary.

Procedure Overview

• Anesthesia: Depending on your preferences and Dr. Pincus’s recommendation, the Quiet Facelift can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
• Incisions: Small, well-hidden incisions are placed around the ears and sometimes within the hairline. These allow access to the deeper layers of the face without causing noticeable scarring.
• Tissue Elevation and Repositioning: Dr. Pincus carefully lifts and repositions the underlying soft tissue layers (such as the SMAS layer), often without the more aggressive dissection of traditional facelift techniques.
• Fat Sculpting (Optional): If needed, small pockets of fat may be removed or redistributed for a smoother, more youthful contour.
• Skin Redraping: Excess skin is trimmed, and the remaining skin is redraped for a natural, refreshed look, not a pulled or tight appearance.
• Closure: Incisions are meticulously closed with fine sutures to ensure minimal scarring and optimal healing.

The procedure typically takes 90 minutes to three hours and is performed as an outpatient surgery.

Your Long Island Quiet Facelift Consultation

During your personalized consultation at Pincus Plastic Surgery, Dr. Pincus will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin elasticity, aging patterns, and goals to determine whether the Quiet Facelift is right for you. If a different approach might better suit your needs, such as a deep plane facelift, brow lift, or a non-surgical option, he will explain all your options in detail.

Every face is unique, and your facelift should be, too. Dr. Pincus combines his artistic eye with surgical expertise to deliver results that are both transformative and subtle.

Can I Combine the Quiet Facelift With Other Procedures?

Yes, combining the Quiet Facelift with other facial treatments is a popular way to achieve balanced and harmonious results.

Commonly paired procedures include:

• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Rejuvenates tired, droopy eyelids
• Brow Lift: Gently lifts the forehead for a more alert, youthful appearance
• Lip or Chin Augmentation: Restores facial harmony and structure
• RF Microneedling or Laser Resurfacing: Improves skin tone and texture

These combination treatments are especially helpful for patients who want to address multiple signs of aging with one coordinated procedure or treatment plan.