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How much does a facelift cost? 15 answers

I cant seem to find any where how much it costs to get a face lift.  can the doctors give me estimates or ranges of cost to expect from a...

Mini facelift vs. full facelift: which is best? 25 answers

A mini lift sounds sooo much more appealing to me.  less expensive...less invasive...can get rid of my sagging skin and jowls. why would i opt to...

What is a one-hour facelift? 15 answers

I've heard about a "one hour face lift" but I don't know how effective it is or what it involves...is it surgery?  What sort of...

How many stitches does a facelift require? 12 answers

How many stitches are there in an average facelift? What's considered a normal amount?

What is a "one-stitch lift"? 9 answers

I have heard of a "one-stitch" lift.  Is there really such a thing? Apparently a doctor does a stitch, that lifts the skin a bit, up...

How can I avoid getting a pulled up look from a face lift? 12 answers

Anything i should know before getting a face lift so I won't end up looking all pulled up? I think they call it "wind swept" looking? this...

Is there a non surgical face lift that works? 11 answers

In my early 50s with drooping facial features.  pray that someone tells me that a non surgery face lift is available -- alternative that doesnt...

Anesthesia used during a facelift? 20 answers

My doctor said he could perform my facelift under local anesthetic and just give me some sedation. I am 42, would general anesthesia be safe for me? ...

How long does a facelift last? 14 answers

How long does a facelift last? What factors determine how long a facelift will last?

What is a liquid facelift? 9 answers

Is a liquid facelift safer then facelift surgery?  Can i get almost surgery-like results from one?

Does the Microcurrent Facelift work? 5 answers

Also, how long after Juvederm injections (on my cheeks and nasolabial folds) do I have to wait before I can have a Microcurrent Facelift?

Is 40 too young for a Facelift? 9 answers

My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes...


Facelift while Botox or fillers still active? 25 answers

Is it safe to have a facelift when Botox or cosmetic fillers are still in effect, or would it be better to wait until they have worn off? Will the...

Plastic surgeon vs. facial plastic surgeon: is there a difference? 16 answers

Amazed when told by a friend that a plastic surgeon is not the same as a facial plastic surgeon. i always thought facial plastic surgeons do plastic...


PSP facelift results as dramatic as SMAS facelift's? 10 answers

I am seeing a surgeon tomorrow, who suggests going ahead with a PSP Facelift. I'd like to know first, will PSP facelift results look as dramatic as...

Swelling after blepharoplasty, cheek implants, and facelift 12 answers

On March 3, 2009 I had blepharoplasty done with CO2 laser under the eyes, cheek implants, and face lift done. It's all healing well except for the...


What are potential facelift side effects? 5 answers

I expect side effects would be pain but what about swelling and others from the face lift?

Do face lift creams really work? 4 answers

Like everyone (I know!) - want to delay facial surgery as looong as possible. may be a face lift cream will do the trick.

What type of anesthesia is available for a mini-facelift or s-lift? 3 answers

Why do some doctors do mini or s-lifts with local and others more asleep anesthesia?

Endotine midface lift: preventative or corrective procedure? 6 answers

I'm in my 20s but am already beginning to notice the signs of sagging in my face. Unfortunately, I was genetically saddled with a lot of fat in my...

What is a ribbon lift? 6 answers

The celebrity blogs are talking about madonna getting a ribbon lift. They say a ribbon lift is “[A tube-like device] is tunnelled under the skin...

Black eyes post-Face Lift 5 answers

I had a facelift on October 27.  It has been 2 months, and I still have black eyes.  My surgeon said that they usually go away after 2 weeks...


What is a Featherlift? 5 answers

I have heard of a procedure called a Featherlift. What is a Featherlift and how is it different from a facelift?

Problems post Endotine periorbital lift 2 answers

I had an endotine brow and cheek lift (through the mouth incision) several years ago. I am 56, and had had a standard face and brow lift in my late...

Will Face Lift before Invisalign have an effect on the impressions? 10 answers

I am planning on having a Face Lift and I am also doing Invisaligns. I am scheduled to get my impressions before I have the lift. Will the surgery...

MACS vs. PSP facelift? 4 answers

What's the difference between an MACS lift and a PSP facelift?  Are these procedures like a mini facelift?


Mini-brow lift vs. Full Face Lift? 9 answers

I am interested in a mini-brow lift, but I'm also wondering if a full face lift makes more sense. I have a high forehead and, and I don't want to make...

Effective and long-lasting procedure for lifting jowls? 2 answers

What's the best way to get rid of jowls that are beginning to appear from the corners of my mouth down to my chin?  It's especially noticeable in...

Solutions for extremely loose facial skin? 2 answers

I have very loose skin that doesn't seem to stay on my facial bone. It's like mush, has no structure at all. Could it have something to do with my...

Help to remove facelift keloids 7 answers

Sept 2007 I had a Light Lift where the surgeon cut in front and behind my ears and pulled the jaw bones up.  This was in Houston. I have moved...

What results can I expect from a face lift? 3 answers

Sudden improvement in my wrinkles or just lifting of sagged skiN?

Red lines from face lift sutures 3 answers

I had a Face Lift 45 days ago. In the past week, I have been seeing thin red lines developing from the suture areas behind my ears and scalp incisions...

Cheek discoloration after Face Lift 2 answers

I had a Face Lift 45 days ago. Where the plastic surgeon pulled the platysma on my cheeks, I now have about 1" of discoloration. It looks like a...

Can a fractional laser be used for a mini-lift? 11 answers

I live in Texas and a doctor near me is offering an Energy lift that seems to help with a mini-lift. He says the fractional lazer is used to shrink...

Treatments to restore collagen and elasticity after face lift surgeries? 3 answers

I had a Roux-en-Y done in 1999 and have lost 186 pounds. In Feb of 2009, I had a Lifestyle Lift done in Atlanta, GA. The neck work was an add-on...

Face lift in Brazil 11 answers

I wanted to do thread lift but as I read it's not the best idea. can any one can recommand a doctor in Brazil?

Bruising or hematoma after Facelift? 8 answers

I had a facelift on 4/13. All seemed fine, then about 4 days ago, I developed a very dark bruise or hemotoma on my left cheek. There's no pain, but...


Will a Laser-Lift result in facial wasting like Thermage treatments? 4 answers

I've read about Thermage's final outcome being loss of sub-cutaneous facial fat resulting in a much older appearance.

Facelift or Lifestyle Lift for jowls? 8 answers

I am a 48-year-old female. I'm a little overweight, have jowls, and a fat neck area. I have been considering Liposuction, although I was told a year...

Normal to have bilateral numbness after Facelift? 11 answers

After a Facelift, is it normal to have numbness bilaterally near the ears? Will it go away?

Does Facial Flex work? 1 answer

I have just started using Facial Flexi. Has anyone heard of this and if so what do you think?

What's the maximum number of Facelifts you can have? 10 answers

How many Facelifts does one get in life (without looking like Joan Rivers)? I've heard the max is 3 to 4. Do mini facelifts count? Hopefully they're...

Scupltra after Face Lift 4 answers

How long should you wait to get Sculptra on sides on the cheeks for hollowness and tear troughs after a facelift was performed?

Best procedure that works like a facelift with minimum fuss? 18 answers

I am 52 years old and have decided that I want to improve the look of my face. My choices are filler injections or the new signature lift, which...

Options for deeper face lifts? 4 answers

I found the right surgeon who fully qualified, with twenty five years experience. The only trouble is, he only offers the MACS and PSP lifts, but I...

Swelling and bruising after Facelift 7 answers

It has been 3 weeks since I had facelift as part of removing the cyst on my face. I experienced severe hematoma after the surgery, but it seems that...


Brusing and swelling after Blepharoplasty and Mid-Face Lift 5 answers

Three and 1/2 weeks ago, I had a lower Blepharoplasty and a mid-face lift. I am still swollen and bruised under my eyes. Why is it taking so long to...


Mid face lift to address cheek issue? 10 answers

At 33 years old, I am noticing some negative changes in my mid face, where I am starting to develop nasolabial folds. I'm not really sure if I should...

Which Facelift procedure should I choose? 6 answers

I am 40+ and interested in getting a facelift. However, browsing through the Internet, I came across so many options that I'm now confused about which...

Persistent pain a year and half after Face Lift 2 answers

I had a Face Lift surgery performed 1.5 years ago. During three post-op visits to my surgeon, I addressed the issue of tingling in the right side of...

What is acceptable background to do facelift surgery? 5 answers

A doctor certified by the board of opthomology  & otolaryngology is doing the Quick lift facial surgery. Is this an acceptable background...

How much does Ribbon Facelift cost? 1 answer

Who performs the ribbon facelift and where is it available? How much would it cost?

Can excess skin between brows after eyelid surgery be resolved? 14 answers

I had upper and lower Eyelid surgery, Facelift and Botox on my forehead 3 weeks ago. I didn't want the Eyelid surgery but my doctor insisted. The...

Is PSP Lift similar to Lifestyle Lift?

Is a PSP lift the same or similar to a Lifestyle Lift? I am trying to gain as much knowledge about this face lift before going ahead. I was alarmed to...

Facelift or Fat transfer for lower cheek fat loss? 3 answers

I am 37 years old, and my problem area is my lower cheeks. Is it time for me to have a facelift or would fat grafting be enough?

What is a deep plane facelift? 5 answers

How is the deep plane facelift different from other face lift techniques?

Non-invasive treatment for double chin and neck? 3 answers

I found out that I have a Factor 11 problem when I was going through my pre-op tests for a Facelift. My biggest problem is my double chin, neck that...

Facelift after Eyelid Surgery? 18 answers

I'm thinking of having an upper and lower eyelid surgery first by an eye specialist and then have a separate facelift later. How long should I wait...

PSP face lift classification? 1 answer

Can a PSP face lift be classified as a mini face lift, or something in between a mini and a maxi lift? What would be the difference in the results as...

Too young for facelift and cheek implants? 2 answers

I'm 20 years old and I'm unsatisfied with the way my mid-lower face appears. I think I'd benefit from getting a mid-face lift with cheek implants. Am...

Are all midface lifts done endoscopically these days? 16 answers

Is it now common for the procedure to be done endoscopically? Are there any advantages to having mid facelift done NOT endoscopically (can you see...

Will nerves reattach after Face lift? 1 answer

One and a half years after a face lift, is tingling in the right side of the face and neck common? Will the nerves ever reattach?

Risks of plastic surgery on patient with Lupus and Fibromyalgia 2 answers

What are the risks of having plastic surgery of the face while also having Lupus and Fibromyalgia? Also, the patient did not tell her doctor that she...

Asymmetry and lump after mini facelift and eyelid surgeries 10 answers

I had a mini facelift 6 years ago (the procedure was performed twice at that time). I also had 2 procedures performed on my eyes - upper and lower...

Swelling and red lines after multiple procedures 9 answers

I had Facelift,Cheek Lift, Lip Lift, Blepharoplasty, and Rhinoplasty 5 months ago. Have normal numbness around ears and jawbone. Happy with results...

Tumescent anesthesia Face Lift? 3 answers

I would like to know, does any plastic surgeon have experience with this procedure? Any opinions?

Options for minor facelift? 9 answers

I am 47 but feel that now I need a minor tightening. I see the jowl lines not deep yet and the lines over the lips especially when I am tired. I have...

Will facelift surgery get rid of melasma? 4 answers

Will a doctor perform a face lift and while doing so get rid of the melasma on the forehead and cheeks?

Best kind of facelift for mid-face area? 13 answers

What is the best kind of Facelift for the mid-face area? I'm thinking about getting a Mini Facelift. I'm 54, but I happily don't really look my age...

Lumpy and thick scars after Blepharoplasty and Mid Facelift 2 answers

I had a Blepharoplasty and a Mid Face Lift 9 days ago. The upper lids have the dissolving stitches but they are still very lumpy and do not seem to be...

Numbness and lumpiness after Facelift? 8 answers

Hi, I had a Facelift procedure about 3.5 weeks ago. I am still experiencing numbness on my cheeks, jaw and under chin.It also feels lumpy under my...

What esthetic treatments would be beneficial prior to face lift? 7 answers

Photo facial? Chemical peels? Microderm? And if I was to get Juvederm as well, should I get it pre or post-operative?

How old is too old for a facelift plastic surgeon? 7 answers

I had large scale liposuction and upper eyelid surgery 13 years ago from a board-certified plastic surgeon. I got great results and had no...

Mid-Face Lift for tired-looking face with acne scars? 2 answers

I'm 43 years old, lost about 45 lbs, and now have hollow eyes, cheeks and nasolabial folds. My face looks tired and hollow. I have some old acne scars...

Most cost-effective procedure for drooping mouth corners? 10 answers

What is the most cost effective and natural-looking way to correct an aging (61 years old) mouth that is drooping at the corners?

What is a Refresher Face Lift? 3 answers

Can you explain to me what a Refresher Face Lift is? How does it differ from a regular Facelift? Thanks.

Mid face lift or cheek lift for laxity under eye? 4 answers

To correct skin and muscle laxity under the eyes, which procedure has the least chance of changing eye shape? The mid face lift or cheek lift with...

Downtime from extended temporalplasty? 4 answers

I saw a surgeon the other day, and he recommends an Extended Temporalplasty. I am 54, female. He said he would make an incision on the temple (hair...

True Face Lift incisions? 4 answers

I had a facelift in Costa Rica 19 months ago. The results were gone within 3 months, and I had no incisions in the temple area! Now, if I pull up...

Facelift for patient prone to keloids? 7 answers

Can you have a Facelift if you are prone to keloid scarring? Can I have a Eye lift, too?

Concerns after Midface Lift and Eyelid Surgery 2 answers

I had Midface Lift and lower Eyelid surgery 4 weeks ago. I can't feel my top lip still more in left side. I still have stitches in my mouth and can't...

Facial and scalp itching from Endotine? 2 answers

Is there any plastic surgeons out there that had complaints of severe face and scalp itching from clients that had Endotine Fixation? I know there...

Lifestyle Lift for correcting previous Facelift? 6 answers

With a history of a Facelift, 10 years ago, with minor corrections needed, which would be better? A traditional lift or the Lifestyle lift?

Loss of hearing after multiple facial surgeries? 3 answers

I had a facelift, neck lift, eye lift, and forehead lift about 7 months ago. After the surgery I mentioned to my surgeon that my hearing was impaired....

Large eye bags after fat injections on lower eyelids 1 answer

I had a midface suspension (midface lift) and upper Blepharoplasty 16 months ago. My lower eyelids were fine, I had no bags. My doctor kept injecting...

Miami Facelift doctor recommendations 1 answer

What doctor would you recommend for a Facelift in south Florida? There are so many cosmetic surgery centers down here I was wondering if it's better...

Protruding suture after Facelift stuck on something? 7 answers

A suture from a previous Facelift that's just under the surface about two inches below and behind my ear poking out. The plastic surgeon in Costa Rica...

Concerns after Brow Lift, Midface Lift, and Eyelid surgery 5 answers

I am a 37-year-old male in pretty decent shape. It is my 24th day post-op from an endoscopic Brow Lift / Midface Lift (I have 4 incisions in my...

Facelift and Laser resurfacing at once recommended? 4 answers

Do you recommend Facelift and Laser resurfacing at the same time? One doctor wants to do this but others say it's crazy to do both at once.

Cheeks tingling and stretching downward after Facelift? 2 answers

I'm concerned about a weird tingling, slightly painful feeling I am having in my upper cheeks after Facelift. I see some slight bruising and the cheek...

Does the Acculift replace the need for fillers?

We're working on a blog post about a new laser treatment called Acculift (as described in this article). Can you offer us feedback on:Is the Acculift...