At Art of Facial Surgery, Dr. Ellis and his highly trained team will achieve the best possible outcomes through patient education and the latest proven technology. We provide a warm welcoming environment to foster lifelong relationships with our patients.
DAVID A. F. ELLIS is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from The University of Toronto Medical School and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology at the University of Toronto. Immediately following this residency, Dr. Ellis took a post-residency fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Ellis was previously President of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Canadian Vice President of The American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and the President and Secretary of The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology.
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FAQ
What is Smartlifting?
Smartlifting is a new technique in facial rejuvenation and is a more gentle
approach to the facelift procedure. When compared to traditional face
lifts, Smartlifting has fewer side effects and a quicker recovery period.
Cynosure's SmartLipo laser allows the surgeon to smoothly separate the
layer between the skin and facial muscles without extensive cutting and
dissection. The laser helps to seal off blood vessels before the lifting portions
of the facelift operation begin resulting in less bruising. The laser also has the
added benefit of strengthening collagen in the facial skin to reduce
advanced facial wrinkles.
How does Smartlifting work?
In a traditional facelift incisions are made next to the ear and then the skin is lifted off the facial muscles with scissors or scalpels. With Smartlifting, the laser precisely delivers thousands of tiny laser pulses into the layer separating the skin from the deeper tissues of the face. Each pulse heats a deep column of tissue which allows a separation to occur between the two layers. These zones of heating coagulate the tissue and stimulate collagen production to tighten the skin.
What are the advantages of SmartLifting with SmartLipo compared to other face lifting techniques?
When Smartlipo is used to lift the facial flap, the hemostatic effects of the laser cause significantly less bleeding, so you experience much less bruising. Smartlifting also causes skin tightening through tissue coagulation and collagen stimulation, effects which are not possible with traditional facelift techniques. Since a Smartlifting procedure typically takes just over an hour and can be done with local anesthesia or mild sedation.
What areas of the face can be treated?
Smartlifting is ideal for the neck, jawline, eyes, jowls and can also be use to lift the forehead.
Am I a candidate?
Smartlifting returns the face to the "heart shaped' face of youth and eliminates the elongation of the face that occurs during facial aging. The perfect candidate is in good health and of normal body weight.
Is there a recovery period?
Smartlifting is a minimally invasive procedure and some bruising and trauma can occur. You be able to return to work in 4 to 5 days. You will notice lifting immediately after your procedure and optimum results can be seen at 3 months following treatment, as a natural process called collagenesis results in new, more organized collagen. This collagen plumps the skin and results in an even greater smoothing in addition to the results obtained by the facial lifting procedure.
How long does Smartlifting last?
The results can be long lasting and beneficial for 5 to 10 years.
Is Smartlifting recommended to correct prior rhytidectomies?
Yes. The Smartlipo laser can separate scar tissue easier than traditional facelifting methods.