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What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift? 105 answers

Rather than get face lift i would prefer a nonsurgical treatment. what do the doctors say works best for sag in jowls and loose neck skin. 
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Liquid Facelift 74 answers

Is a liquid facelift safer then facelift surgery?  Can i get almost surgery-like results from one?
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When is a Face Lift the Best Choice? 71 answers

At what age is a face lift appropriate?
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How Can I Avoid Getting a Pulled Up Look from a Face Lift? 70 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...
results skin before sagging wind swept

What is a Weekend Facelift? 62 answers

I heard on tv about a week end lift that makes a facelift much easier and cheaper. what is this procedure?  does it make sense for someone with...
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What is a One-hour Facelift? 61 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...
before minimally invasive recovery type

Anesthesia Used During a Facelift? 58 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? ...
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Facelift Recovery 53 answers

Thinking about a facelift, but concerned about taking time off work. When can I go in public without looking like a freak (or like I just had...
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How Much Does a Facelift Cost? 50 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...
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Facelift While Botox or Fillers Still Active? 50 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...
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Facelift Without Surgery 48 answers

What's the best procedure that works like a facelift with minimum fuss? I am 52 years old and have decided that I want to improve the look of my face....
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What Are the Pros and Cons of a Face Lift? 47 answers

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How Long Does a Facelift Last? 46 answers

How long does a facelift last? What factors determine how long a facelift will last?
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Is There a Non Surgical Face Lift That Works? 44 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...
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Is 40 Too Young for a Facelift? 37 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...
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Is Facelift Too Premature for a 45 Year Old Woman? 37 answers

I'm 45 and have under eye bags and nasolabial folds that really bother me. I've gotten 3 different recommendations on what I need, ranging from lower...
under eyes nasolabial folds face eye bags before female age 45-54

Facelift Surgery 34 answers

I've been considering a facelift to look younger and get rid of some of the hanging skin along my jawline. What's involved in the facelift surgery?...
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Facelift Surgery Scars 34 answers

Will I have visible scars from a face lift?
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Is a Facelift the Only Answer for Marionette Lines and Jowls? 34 answers

I'm 66 and a happy person. But I look sad because of the lines going down from the corners of my mouth to each side of my chin. I also have little...
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Natural Facelift Options - Do They Work? 32 answers

I was researching natural facelift options and keep seeing forums where women talk about fantastic products that do indeed lift and firm your face,...
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What is a "One-stitch Lift"? 31 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...
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MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time? 30 answers

I had a MACS Facelift done exactly a month ago. One side of my face seems to be healing well and the other seems like it may have not been stitched...
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Realistic Result of Scar from Facelift? 29 answers

I'm a 54-year-old male who could use a facelift. However, I am afraid that the scars in front of the ears will become too obvious. I'm not a smoker...
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Effective and Long-lasting Procedure for Lifting Jowls? 28 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...
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How to Avoid Bruising After Facelift? 28 answers

I am considering a facelift, however I'm concerned about hematomas. Can you tell me the causes of these after facelifts? Are there things that I can...
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How Long Until Swelling Is 100% Gone After Face Lift? 28 answers

I am 54 yo lady. I have done my face lift, eyes & neck in October last year and already 3 months now. All going good. I am satisfied and happy...
after age 45-54 female swelling timing

How Many Stitches Does a Facelift Require? 26 answers

How many stitches are there in an average facelift? What's considered a normal amount?
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What is a Featherlift? 26 answers

I have heard of a procedure called a Featherlift. What is a Featherlift and how is it different from a facelift?
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Normal to Have Bilateral Numbness After Facelift? 24 answers

After a Facelift, is it normal to have numbness bilaterally near the ears? Will it go away?
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Type of Facelift Best for a 56-year-old Woman? 24 answers

I am currently investigating facelift and lower eyelid surgery. I have two doctors that I've narrowed down to perform different types of lifts. One...
face neck before female age 55-64 sagging

How is a Face Lift Different Than a Mini-face Lift or Midface Lift? 23 answers

Quite sure I know a facelift is surgery which requires lots of recovery time. But there are doctors who say mini-lifts are good for tightening face...
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Can a Fractional Laser Be Used for a Mini-lift? 23 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...

Facelift Surgery Before and After Photos 22 answers

I'm considering face lift surgery, and I want to talk with a few different surgeons. What should I look for in facelift before and after pictures? How...
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Bruising or Hematoma After Facelift? 22 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...
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Best Procedure for Firming Neck and Chin? 22 answers

I'm about to turn 50. The skin on my face is relatively firm and in great condition for my age so I don't need a Facelift.However, my neck and chin...
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Best Facelift Procedure for a Smoker? 22 answers

I am considering a MACS (short-scar) Facelift or a Deep plane Facelift. Problem is I'm having a hard time kicking my cigarette smoking habit.I know...
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Traditional Face Lift, MACS or Short Scar Lift: What's the Difference 22 answers

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Why Do Celebrity Facelifts Look So Bad? 21 answers

Bruce jenner is just 1 of the celebs who seem to have really bad facelifts. windswept looking. is this because they went to a bad doctor, or just were...
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How Long Do PSP or MACS Facelift Results Last? 20 answers

MACS before comparison longevity

Facial Microcurrent: Do They Work Like a Facelift? 19 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?
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How Long Should Swelling and Numbness Last After a Facelift? 19 answers

Recently had a lower facelift, necklift, fat injections in nasafolds. 6 weeks postop still swollen and numb. Is this normal, and if so how, long...
nasolabial folds face neck after

How Long Does a Deep Plane Facelift Last? 18 answers

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...
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Swelling and Bruising After Facelift 17 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...
swelling bruising face after

Persistent Pain a Year and Half After Face Lift 17 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...
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Will a Laser-Lift Result in Facial Wasting Like Thermage Treatments? 17 answers

I've read about Thermage's final outcome being loss of sub-cutaneous facial fat resulting in a much older appearance.
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Facelift or Lifestyle Lift for Jowls? 16 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...
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Please Describe the Short Scar Facelift 16 answers

A doctor mentioned a short scar facelift. Please describe this procedure and how is it different from a traditional facelift? Also, is it true that...
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Opinions on Stem Cell Facelift? 15 answers

Is the "stem cell facelift" hype or something worth looking into? I have seen wonderful before and after photos, but I have learned not to...
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Most Cost-effective Procedure for Drooping Mouth Corners? 15 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?
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Solutions for Extremely Loose Facial Skin? 15 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...
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Steroids Injections to Reduce Swelling After Facelift? 15 answers

Postop 7 weeks facelift, and necklift. Still have swelling near earlobe. My PS wants to wait 6 more weeks, before steroid injections. What is you...
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Deep Plane Midface Lift vs Suture Suspension? 14 answers

What would you recommend? 1) suture suspension midface lift 2) the deep plane mid face lift? Is the deep plane mid face lift really...
before age 45-54 comparison technique

Mid Face Lift to Address Cheek Issue? 14 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...
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What Are Potential Facelift Side Effects? 13 answers

I expect side effects would be pain but what about swelling and others from the face lift?
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Problems Post Endotine Periorbital Lift 13 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...
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Can the Vampire Facelift Really Get Rid of Wrinkles? 12 answers

On npr they said that you can now get rid of face wrinkles by a procedure called a vampire facelift. a doctor injects your own blood back in your face...
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Will Electric Stimulation Machines Help Firm Facial Muscles? 12 answers

What do you think about using an electrical stimulation machine to firm up facial muscles? I'm on a facial exercise regimen - which I'm going to try...
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What is an Endoscopic Face Lift? 12 answers

What is the difference between a regular facelift and an endoscopic face lift?  Which type of face lift is best for sagging cheeks and jowls?
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How Long Can I Expect Smart Lift Results to Last? 12 answers

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Numbness and Lumpiness After Facelift? 12 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...
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Is the Y Lift Worth It? 11 answers

According to the Y Lift web site, Dr. Yan Trokel developed a non-surgical minimally invasive procedure that requires no incisions, stitches, or...
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What is a Ribbon Lift? 11 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...
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Mid Face Lift for Malar Bags? 11 answers

Can a Mid-face lift get rid of my malar bags? I am 30 years old and have noticed that my malar bags are becoming more prominent. They are not festoons...
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Facelift or Fat Transfer for Lower Cheek Fat Loss? 11 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?
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Swollen and Lumpy 3 Weeks Post-op Facelift/necklift - Is This Normal Healing? 10 answers

I have just had face lift and necklift 3 weeks 5 days ago .  i am home from surgery abroad and my jawline looks amazing but hae quite a large...
after female face neck swelling lumps

Black Eyes After Facelift Surgery 9 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...
recovery side effects after black eye

MACS Vs. PSP Facelift? 8 answers

What's the difference between an MACS lift and a PSP facelift?  Are these procedures like a mini facelift?
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Risks of Plastic Surgery on Patient with Lupus and Fibromyalgia 7 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...
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Lump Behind Ear That Oozed, then a Blue Thread Appeared 7 answers

5 months after a revision facelift......a tender area behind my ear became a hard lump. A month later it began to just ooze a little bit. Now that the...
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How Much Does Ribbon Facelift Cost? 7 answers

Who performs the ribbon facelift and where is it available? How much would it cost?
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Opinions on Silhouette Lift? 6 answers

Have you heard of the Silhouette Lift? If so, what is your opinion on this? Thanks!
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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...
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Cheeks Swelling After Mid-face Lift? 5 answers

I had cheek implants 4 years and I have been happy with these. My eyes looked very hollow though and a fat transfer was performed 25 days ago to...
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Acculift As a Less Invasive Alternative to Facelift? 5 answers

Does anyone have any info on the Acculift procedure performed with the AccuSculpt 1444 laser? Supposedly, it removes wrinkles and jowls, and tightens...
face before sagging

Does the Acculift Replace the Need for Fillers? 4 answers

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...
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