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An incision is discreetly placed along the sideburn area, behind the tragus of the ear, and beneath the earlobe. The skin and underlying tissue—specifically the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system)—are gently tightened, and excess skin is removed to restore natural contours.

The Eurolift™ is ideal for individuals aged 30 to 80+ with moderate to advanced skin laxity in the lower face—such as sagging in the cheeks, jawline, or under the chin. Both men and women can benefit from this innovative, natural-looking lift.

Most "traditional" facelifts are performed with general anesthesia and involve multiple weeks of downtime and a long incision beginning at the upper temple and extending behind the hairline on either side of the face to the nape of the neck. Due to the length of the procedure and the type of anesthesia, there is an increased risk of complications which also include isolated and/or permanent hair loss.

The Eurolift procedure is performed under local anesthesia or with twilight sedation, and takes about one hour to complete. The smaller incision and shorter surgical time results in less swelling and bruising and a shorter recovery period. Most people who have the Eurolift™ on a Friday can easily return to work the following week.

Yes. Variations of the Eurolift procedure have been performed for more than 30 years. Doctors from around the world have been doing variations of this procedure with great success; however the recover time and results vary with each doctor and each patient.

Most patients who have followed post-op care instructions say the scar lines are virtually undetectable once healed. Dr. Marcinkas uses a "bevelling" technique when making the incision to encourage natural hair growth along the sideburn, further concealing the scar line.

Because the Eurolift™ is less invasive than a traditional facelift, most patients experience only minimal swelling or bruising. With a low risk of complications, many are back to normal activities within a few short days.

The Eurolift procedure is performed with local anesthesia or twilight sedation, both of which make the procedure painless and minimize the chance of complications. Oral pre-medication is generally recommended to help relax the patient.

Results can last up to 15 years or longer, depending on individual factors such as skin type, sun exposure, and genetics. Many patients notice a dramatically rejuvenated appearance almost immediately.

As with any surgical procedure, no matter how minor, there are associated risks. However, refraining from smoking and carefully following the pre-and post-surgical instructions will reduce the likelihood of complications.

If you are a healthy male or female between the ages of 30 and 80+ years of age and you have mild to moderate skin looseness in the lower region of your face (lower cheeks, jaw line, under your chin), the Eurolift procedure may be appropriate for you.

If you would like to learn more about the Eurolift procedure, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with a consultant at one of our offices near you. Just call 1-800-715-6299 to schedule your no-cost consultation.

The EuroLift™ is designed to firm and tighten the skin and underlying tissues of the face and neck. Our goal is to create a naturally refreshed, more youthful appearance through a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure.

Yes. The EuroLift™ is described as a minor outpatient procedure. It is designed to provide facial rejuvenation without the extended recovery associated with a traditional surgical facelift.

Yes. The EuroLift™ is designed to tighten the skin and underlying tissues of both the face and neck, with particular attention to restoring more youthful facial and neck contours.

SMAS stands for superficial musculoaponeurotic system. During the EuroLift™ procedure, this underlying soft-tissue layer is tightened and lifted  along with the skin to help restore facial contours.

The EuroLift™ procedure was developed by Dr. Rim Marcinkus of Desert Plastic Surgery Center in Rancho Mirage, California. The procedure is designed as a minimally invasive approach to facial and neck rejuvenation.

Yes. Our Before and After gallery features un-retouched photographs of actual EuroLift™ patients of Dr. Rim Marcinkus, allowing prospective patients to view examples of individual results.

Dr. Rim Marcinkus has more than 40 years of experience. His work includes plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, facial rejuvenation, research, and continued involvement in aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Marcinkus began his medical career at Vilnius University in Lithuania. The website states that he earned a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Science in Surgery, and Ph.D. in Scientific Research.

Dr. Marcinkus completed multiple fellowships involving plastic, reconstructive, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgery. This training followed his medical and surgical education at Vilnius University. In UASA his training Mayo Clinic, Duke University, UMC Las Vegas, NV., provident hospital  medical center, MI., Beverly Hills and many other.

Yes. Dr. Marcinkus has authored multiple scientific publications and medical manuscripts. He is also involved in global research and education related to aesthetic medicine.

In addition to facial rejuvenation, the website lists eyelid lift, lip lift,fat harvest to face, brow lift, chin lift, arma lift, tigh lift and  minimally invasive breast enhancement, body contouring, hair restoration, non-surgical facelift, dermal fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, ultrasonic liposuction, silicone gummy implants, and full-body lifts after weight loss, vaginal rejuvenation, tummy tuck, laser peels and resurfacing. 

The website states that most procedures are performed in Dr. Marcinkus's private, in-office surgical suite. Individual procedure details and appropriate treatment settings can be discussed during consultation.

Our website lists locations in Rancho Mirage, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, along with Los Angeles, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Dubai, and Europe.

Yes. Our website includes EuroLift™ service-area pages for Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Thousand Palms, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.

Our listed office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The offices are listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday.