Facial plastic surgery Q & A

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Contour Thread Lift - Can I have the threads removed?

Regarding a contour thread lift procedure I had done on me 2 1/2 years ago is it possible  to remove the 16 threads I had put in? Even if I live with constant discomfort I fear more complications. Can you tell me of similar cases...and...
Asked by Jac | 58 days ago | 2 Answers

Skin discoloration after a MAC facelift

I had a mid-face lift in Argentina last year and they used the "MAC" or "MC" procedure. For almost 1 year I had discolorations that ran along both sides of my cheeks and down to just under my chin -- I imagine this is the...
Asked by stefania | 9 days ago | 2 Answers

Is there an age requirement for plastic surgery?

What is the youngest age that a person can get Liposuction or any kind of procedure of the...
Asked by Jessica San Bernardino, CA | 189 days ago | 1 Answer

What is the difference between a Lifestyle Lift and a mini lift?

What is the difference between the "Lifestyle Lift" and a regular "mini lift" of the bottom half of your...
Asked by clp1988 | 134 days ago | 9 Answers

What is a mid-face lift?

What is a midface lift? How is that different from a regular facelift or a mini...
Asked by Pat in Chico, CA | 253 days ago | 8 Answers

How often do you see botched plastic surgery jobs?

ABC News retold the horrible story of Korean plastic surgery addict (Hang Mioku) who used a syringe with cooking oil to inject her own face.  While this...
Asked by Tom | 19 days ago | 3 Answers

Eyelid surgery - which is better, traditional blepharoplasty or laser blepharoplasty?

I am turning 50 next month and want to have an undereye procedure to remove the bags under my eyes. I've seen two plastic surgeons. One suggested laser blepharoplasty and the other an under eye incision. I'm confused now. Is laser...
Asked by Stephie | 95 days ago | 2 Answers

Neck lift- what are my options?

I went to my plastic surgeon to see if there was something I could do about the wrinkles and loose skin on my neck, in the throat area. He suggested I have a facelift or I could just do the neck with the incision straight down the throat area. ...
Asked by Imogene from Dallas, TX | 302 days ago | 9 Answers

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

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 NOT the results I want from...
Asked by Olive, Manchester, NH | 1 year ago | 8 Answers

Mini-facelift vs. full facelift: which surgery is best?

A mini lift sounds sooo much more appealing to me.  less expensive...less money...can get rid of my sagging skin and jowls. why would i opt to get a full face...
Asked by Eileen, Orange County, CA | 1 year ago | 14 Answers

Facelift - Local anesthesia or general anesthesia?

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? I don’t know what is worse – the general anesthesia, or not being fully knocked...
Asked by Anonymous | 36 days ago | 8 Answers

Plastic surgery photos: what is real, what is fake?

What are tips to make sure the plastic surgery pictures, before-afters, I see are real. I have worries that fakes and retouching will hide the...
Asked by Liza, NYC, NY | 35 days ago | 5 Answers

How long does a deep plane facelift last?

A deep place face lift really just lasts 5 - 10 years? I read this somewhere. After 5 - 10 years I look as old as before the lift? That hurts. And what do I then? Is there no way to die beautiful? (Not that I plan that at the moment, if you...
Asked by GabrielleCook | 48 days ago | 2 Answers

The right facial plastic surgery doctor

I want to get facial plastic surgery (mini-facelift, bleph, botox).  Should i look at only facial plastic surgeons, or do general plastic surgeons have equal training and...
Asked by Wendy in Chicago | 37 days ago | 1 Answer

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