Facelift Before Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift?

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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Facial Microcurrent: Do They Work Like a Facelift?

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 Much Does a Facelift Cost?

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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Liquid Facelift

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

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Is There a Non Surgical Face Lift That Works?

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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What is a One-hour Facelift?

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...

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How Long Does a Facelift Last?

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

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

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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Is the Y Lift Worth It?

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 "One-stitch Lift"?

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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Facelift Recovery

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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Facelift Without Surgery

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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Is 40 Too Young for a Facelift?

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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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...

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Facelift Surgery Before and After Photos

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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What is a Weekend Facelift?

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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Anesthesia Used During a Facelift?

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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How Long Do PSP or MACS Facelift Results Last?

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Can the Vampire Facelift Really Get Rid of Wrinkles?

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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How Many Stitches Does a Facelift Require?

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

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Opinions on Stem Cell Facelift?

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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Will Electric Stimulation Machines Help Firm Facial Muscles?

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 a Ribbon Lift?

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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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...

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Mid Face Lift for Malar Bags?

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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Most Cost-effective Procedure for Drooping Mouth Corners?

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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What is an Endoscopic Face Lift?

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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Effective and Long-lasting Procedure for Lifting Jowls?

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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Opinions on Silhouette Lift?

Have you heard of the Silhouette Lift? If so, what is your opinion on this? Thanks!

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Best Procedure for Firming Neck and Chin?

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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Natural Facelift Options - Do They Work?

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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How Long Can I Expect Smart Lift Results to Last?

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Cheeks Swelling After Mid-face Lift?

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?

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

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Facelift or Lifestyle Lift for Jowls?

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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What Are the Pros and Cons of a Face Lift?

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Why Do Celebrity Facelifts Look So Bad?

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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Deep Plane Midface Lift vs Suture Suspension?

What would you recommend? 1) suture suspension midface lift 2) the deep plane mid face lift? Is the deep plane mid face lift really...

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Type of Facelift Best for a 56-year-old Woman?

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...

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What Are Potential Facelift Side Effects?

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

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Is a Facelift the Only Answer for Marionette Lines and Jowls?

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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Facelift While Botox or Fillers Still Active?

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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Realistic Result of Scar from Facelift?

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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Facelift Surgery

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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MACS Vs. PSP Facelift?

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

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How to Avoid Bruising After Facelift?

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 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...

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Is Facelift Too Premature for a 45 Year Old Woman?

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...

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Facelift or Fat Transfer for Lower Cheek Fat Loss?

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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Endotine Midface Lift: Preventative or Corrective Procedure?

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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Best Facelift Procedure for a Smoker?

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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Risks of Plastic Surgery on Patient with Lupus and Fibromyalgia

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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Mid Face Lift to Address Cheek Issue?

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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Solutions for Extremely Loose Facial Skin?

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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Traditional Face Lift, MACS or Short Scar Lift: What's the Difference

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Please Describe the Short Scar Facelift

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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How Much Bandaging from Facelift?

I am an older mom (48). How much facial bandaging would be required for a face lift? Would I scare my children if I had too many bandages on my face?...

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Procedures to Improve Bottom Heavy Face?

I would like to have surgery to improve my jawline but I'm confused about my options. I assume I will need Liposuction, but what about the neck bands...

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When is a Face Lift the Best Choice?

At what age is a face lift appropriate?

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Will a Laser-Lift Result in Facial Wasting Like Thermage Treatments?

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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How Much Does Ribbon Facelift Cost?

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

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What Results Can I Expect from an Acupuncture Face Lift?

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Facelift for a 35 Year Old?

I am only 35. My body look like 20 but my face look so old due my job which is in the kitchen all the time by the grill. I don't like looking at my...

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Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes?

I am considering a mid facelift and have a small amount of loose skin under my eyes. Would the mid facelift address this or would I have to have...

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MACS Facelift Without Including Under Eyes?

I'm just about to have a MACS Face lift. But the doctor told me he won't do under eyes surgery as well. Is it ok? Can the results be just as good? I...

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Are All Midface Lifts Done Endoscopically These Days?

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...

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Too Young for Facelift and Cheek Implants?

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...

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Facelift for 31 Year Old to Tighten Skin?

Hi, I just recently began seeing sagging skin on my face. My tear trough areas began thinning and my cheeks began protruding and sagging a bit. I have...

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Non-invasive Treatment for Double Chin and Neck?

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...

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Is There an Acupuncture Face Lift?

I keep hearing about an acupuncture facelift. Does this really exist or is it a marketing name for something entirely different?

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Will a Facelift Tighten Pores?

My pores are so large that my skin sags and looks like fine wrinkles. If I were to have a facelift, would it have an adequate effect on tightening...

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What is Serdev Suture Mid Face Lift?

I searched the web and found that this procedure is non-invasive and the result are subtle but scarless.

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Mid Facelift, Mini Lift or Fillers for Marionette Folds and Slight Jowls at 37?

Hello,i m 37 with quite ok skin quality(no deep wrinkles,few fine lines etc.),i always looked young for my age,however,in the last 2 years my face...

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Anesthesia Alternative for Lidocaine in Facelift Procedure?

I had allergy testing with preservative free lidocaine to rule out methylparaben sensitivity. I developed red papules and itching at the injection...

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What Results Can I Expect from a Face Lift?

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

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Willl a Corner of the Mouth Lift Correct my Asymmetrical Mouth?

I have an asymmetrical mouth that I'd like to correct through surgery. The present shape of my mouth may be completely natural, or the result of...

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Lower Facelift to Improve Mouth Shape and Slight Sagging?

I have a down-turned mouth and very slight sagging around my lower face. Would a lower facelift improve my mouth shape and remove slight sagging? I...

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Opinions on Extended MACS Facelift?

I am thinking of having an Extended MACS Facelift operation in August in Belgium with the inventors of this method. Can I ask your honest opinion...

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Is There Such a Thing As a Non-surgical Face Lift?

What is usually involved in a "non-surgical" face lift?

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How Varied Are Facility and Anesthesia Fees in Plastic Surgery?

Do facility fees and anesthesia fees vary as much as surgeon fees? I understand that surgeon fees vary widely, based on locality and stature (or...

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Endoscopic or Traditional Mid Face Lift for Cheek Lifting?

I am 30 years old. I have sagging cheeks (not too much), hollow eyes. I decided to have endoscopic Midfacelift. One of the dr said to me, endoscopic...

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What Kind of Facelift Leaves the Smallest Scar with the Best Possible Results?

I want to have a facelift to address slight jowls and perhaps double chin but I hate scars. It seems that most facelifts will leave obvious scary...

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Tramploline Neck Lift or Smart Lipo

Hi..... I am a 49 year old female who has slightly sagging skin just beneath the chin...a trampoline neck lift was suggested but after reading up on...

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Book:The Facelift Letdown- Why Are Surgeons Not Doing Composite Face Lift?

I have read several posts indicating that clients are getting to wrapped up in the type of procedure. But it appears to me from this book there should...

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Miami Facelift Doctor Recommendations

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...

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IV Sedation and Local Anesthesia Safe Option for Facelift?

I realise that the purely medical risks are less than general anesthesia, but isn't sedation risky in terms of a possibility, however small, for the...

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Facelift Disproportionately Fat Face?

I have what I'd consider a very disproportionately fat face. I'm only 33 and thin yet the corners of my mouth are always turned down along...

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What is a Deep Plane Facelift?

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

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Face Lift - Looks Awful Behind the Ears?

I live in the Madison, WI area and am seriously considering a face lift. The main thing holding me back is how bad it looks behind the ears...even...

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Recovery Time for Facelift?

I am considering going out of the state for Facelift. How many days should I stay before returning home?

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What Would an Endoscopic Mid-face Lift Correct?

I understand that they place some of the incisions inside the mouth and above the ear. Will this endoscopic mid-face lift help jowls?

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Mid-Face Lift for Tired-looking Face with Acne Scars?

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...

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What's the Difference Between a Lower Facelift and a SMAS Facelift?

I have been to two cosmetic surgeons. One says necklift and plastyma muscle that includes midface (Smas). The other says can do necklift with...

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Facelift for Patient Prone to Keloids?

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

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How Old is Too Old for a Facelift Plastic Surgeon?

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...

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Healing Time - Deep Plane Lift Vs. SMAS Lift?

Is the healing time different btwn a deep plane and a smas lift?

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Best Kind of Facelift for Mid-face Area?

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...

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Facelift for a Bald Person

Can a bald person have a facelift? Where will the scarring be?

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What Are the Side Effects of Deep Plane Facelift?

I'm considering a deep plane facelift. What is the percentage of patients who experience nerve damage? Is it true that in some areas, it should be...

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What to Do About Remaining Jowls After Lower Facelift?

I have had a lower facelift and my jowls did not move. How can a lower facelift correct and not correct the jowls? Do I have to do more lifting into...

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Has Anyone Tried the Arasys Perfector Facelift?

I want to know if it works and what is the percentage of improvement? And if it improves the acne scars?

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How Should You Sleep and Take Care of Your Skin After a Facelift?

What would you recommend for the best position to sleep in AFTER (post op) surgery? Also, what skin care regime would you recommend pre and post op? ...

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Downtime for Full Facelift?

I often read that it takes 10 days to recover from a face lift but I don't know if that includes upper and lower blephs plus browlift, which...

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Recommended Over-the-counter Scar Treatment After Facelift?

Are there any products available to reduce Facelift scars and speed up healing?

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Does a Facelift Also Include the Eyes and Neck?

I always assumed that a "facelift" meant the entire face,including the eyes, neck cheeks, jowls, etc. But reading these, I get the...

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What is the Difference Between a Mini Facelift and a Modified Facelift?

I have recently made an appointment for a mini facelift. My friend is going to a different doctor for a modified facelift. She says a mini only...

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SMAS vs Deep Tissue Suture Lift?

In your opinion, which Facelift is better? The SMAS or the deep tissue suture lift?

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Advice for 43 Year Old Considering Facelift?

I am a 43-year-old (athlete) with facial volume loss, a turkey neck, and signs of jowls just beginning to form. I recently had a consult with a...

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Options for Minor Facelift?

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...

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What is the Biltmore Plastic Surgery Compare to Traditional Facelift?

Please explain if Biltmore lift is another name for mini facelift? If Biltmore plastic surgery is another type of surgery, how long the result lasts...

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Facial Feminization Surgery Cost

What does a doctor typically do for facial feminization surgery? What is the average cost of this surgery?

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Difference Between Types of Stitches for Facelift?

If a doctor uses a rolling stitch, instead of the very fine sutures I have seen used by some physicians for facelift incisions, is it more likely to...

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Will a Refresher Lift Give a More Natural Facelift?

A company called Refresher Lift is advertising what they say is a more natural facelift. On their website (refresherlift.com) they say "Unlike so...

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How Long Do the Results of Life Style Lift Last For?

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Can Sagging from Jaw Reduction Surgery Be Corrected by a Lower Facelift?

I had jaw reduciton surgery and now I have saggy tissue, muscle, skin. Would a lower facelift be able to improve this, even if it's not age-related...

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Best Age for First Facelift?

I notice most people get their first lift at around age 60..but isn't that really too late? It seems the younger the better as the sagging and...

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Is 60,000 Dollars Too Much for a Facelift?

Today, my dentist recommended a local plastic surgeon who charges $60,000 for a facelift (presumably including ASC fees and anesthesia). He said some...

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Most Effective Facelift Procedure on Jowls, Eyes, Neck?

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I Am 45 and I Am Wondering if Will Be Ok to Have a Face Lift Instead of Useing Restylane?

Many thanks,

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Facelift at Age 45 - Will I Need a Redo Later?

I understand some doctors believe that a lady should wait until the menopause to have a facelift because most of the changes will shows after this....

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Happy Lift: Suture-free Injectable Facelift?

My doctor calls it happy lift and says it will absorb into the skin? I'm nervous. it doesn't have any surtures, Will the intection couse a scar?

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How Can Surgeons Hide the Stitches from a Facelift?

Is there any way that the surgeon can put the stitches from a Facelift inside the ear? You can always tell someone has had a lift from those tell-tale...

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Midface Lift or Other Procedures for Sagging Face (Age 24)?

Hello. I am reposting my question with more pictures. I am 24 and my face looks old and sagged, applecheeks are almost lost, nasolabial folds quite...

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What is a Refresher Face Lift?

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

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Facelift Surgery for Men

Can men have successful facelifts? Are they different from the standard facelift that women get? And how do they hide scars since men usually have...

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Chances of Disfigurement from Facelift?

I will have a Facelift to have a cyst removed from near my jaw. How likely is it that a nerve will be touched making my face asymmetric?

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Is It Safe to Have Another Facelift Seven Years After?

I'm 65 years old and had a facelift seven years ago that I was delighted with. I'm beginning now to see the need for perhaps another minor procedure...

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I Am 73 Years Old and in Good Health - Am I Too Old for a Facelift?

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Wading Through Confusing Doctors' Opinions on Facelift

I am ready to make a decision on which surgeon to choose in Sacramento for Facelift. I'm not an extreme case. I'm 52. I've been examined by 5 drs to...

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Tumescent Anesthesia Face Lift?

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

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How Much Does a Male Facelift Cost in Florida?

I am 62 years old and my neck is sagging. I am curious how much a Facelift costs.

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What is Acceptable Background to Do Facelift Surgery?

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

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Facelift to Reduce Appearance of Facial Scars?

I am 30 years old, 15 years ago I had terrible accident hence post-surgery scars on my face. My main aim is to make these scars look smaller. The...

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Mid Face Lift or Cheek Lift for Laxity Under Eye?

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...

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Does Facelift Involve Literally Pulling the Skin to Tighten?

I have scars under my eyes. If I have a facelift, would it mean that the scars could be removed as excess skin as the face is pulled up tighter?

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Cost of Facelift Done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

I have read many questions and the doctors answers concerning the cost of a LifeStyle or QuickLift. So how much does the average board certified...

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Where to Find Doctors Trained in Smart Lift (Laser Assisted Lift)?

Where can I find a list of doctors trained/certifide to perform the "Smartlift" procedure?

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Which Facelift Procedure Should I Choose?

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...

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How to Avoid Freakish Results from Facelifts

So many celebrities have had facelifts or eye jobs done. The result is that they look like different (odd) persons post-procedure. For example: Rose...

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Facelift for Younger People to Make Face Slimmer and Narrow

I'm 25. I know a facelift is usually reserved for older individuals with sagging or loose skin but I was wondering if it or something similar to...

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Is a Facelift an Option for a Young Patient After Weight Loss?

I've lost 25-30 lbs which has left me with asymmetrically sagging skin and fat, puffy look. I've become very insecure about it and no longer feel...

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Combine or Separate MACS Facelift and Fraxel Repair Procedures?

I am considering having a MACS facelift and Fraxel Repair. The doctor says that the two procedures can be done at the same time. Doing this would be...

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Any Advantage to Fat Transfer During Facelift Vs Injecting at a Later Date?

I am considering autologous fat transfer to face as part of facelift surgery, as recommended by one facial plastic surgeon. However, another plastic...

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Should I Lose Weight Before a Facelift?

I have lost 40 pounds and have 20 more to go (55 yo female). When I first lost 20 pounds everyone kept telling me how young I looked. I would get...

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How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

What is the price range of a mini face lift procedure done by a certified/qualified medical plastic surgeon?

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I Am 76 Years Old, Can I Get A Facelift?

Since I am quite old and have lots of wrinkles will it be worth my while and how successful will the results be and how long will they last? Kelly

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Will I Need a Facelift to Fix my Neck?

Will I need a face lift to fix my neck, I am only 42 and have extra skin on neck when I look down. Is it possible to do just a neck lift?

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Cheek Pad Repositioning During Facelift or Neck Lift?

Are the cheek pads always respositioned without being undermined when a person has a lower facelift and neck lift? Or is this a technique that only...

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Is It Adviseable to Consider a Facelift with an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

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Is Deep Plane Facelift Safe for a 72 Year Old?

I am 72 and considering a Deep Plane Facelift. I am not overweight, work out every day, but I have what is called unspecified Neutropenia with no...

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Can I Have a Face-lift Without Having my Neck Lifted?

I want to have a face-lift due to having sagging in the cheeks and lower eye area (mid-face). My neck is still ok so I do not want a neck-lift. Can a...

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Do I Need to Have the Corset Platysmaplasty Done with Facelift?

Do you need to have the corset platysmaplasty done when getting a full facelift if you dont have platysmal banding? Will your facelift fall if you dont?

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PSP Face Lift Classification?

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...

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Facelift and Laser Resurfacing at Once Recommended?

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.

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Difference Between Board Certified and Just Licensed?

Is it safe to use someone who is not Board Certified for a face lift and what is your opinion of using the Lifestyle Lift procedure?

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Skin Care Products Prior to Face Lift

Could anyone give me any recommendations on what skin care products to use to precondition my skin prior to a face lift? Thanks.

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Options for Deeper Face Lifts?

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...

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Your Thoughts on Ribbon Lift?

What's the latest thought on ribbon lifts? Things move on so quickly, are surgeons happy with Ribbon liift?

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Can a Lower Facelift Address Saggy Skin Around the Chin Area?

Can a lower facelift tighten sagging skin around the chin area, If you have a 'witches chin' from saggy skin and fat, can this be corrected or...

21 doctor answers

Is There a Local Anesthetic for Lower Facelifts Besides Lidocaine?

I am allergic to lidocaine (without preservatives). Is there an effective alternative to lidocaine for facelift surgery. I don't want to have general...

8 doctor answers

Will Facelift Surgery Get Rid of Melasma?

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

16 doctor answers

Factors to Consider when Deciding for a Facelift?

I am considering a facelift, age 56. Excellent health. Two of the four consults I have had prefer IV sedation, the other two, general. The estimated...

23 doctor answers

Tips and Suggestions Before Facelift Procedure?

I am going to have a Facelift (cheek/neck) in a week with local and IV sedation and think I did did my homework. Can you please offer words of...

9 doctor answers

Can Long Term Results Be Expected from Multiple Facial Surgeries?

I am scheduled for a facelift, brow lift, eyelid lift, CO2 laser, fat injections. I am 49 years old and very scared of the surgery itself. How long...

22 doctor answers

How Are People Paying for a Facelift?

With the economy in a downturn, and a major credit crunch going on right now, how are people paying for cosmetic surgery procedures like facelift?

21 doctor answers

1-Step Facelift vs Full Facelift

I was considering the lifestyle lift, but read too many negative answers. dr. simoni has a 1-step alternative also. should i ignore these 1-step...

25 doctor answers

Confused By Turf War Between Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists

As a consumer trying to pick a doctor for my facelift, I am extremely confused by the turf war that I surmise between plastic surgeon and...

20 doctor answers

What is the Miracle Facelift?

I heard about the Miracle Facelift on TV and was wondering how it is non surgical? What types of fillers are used to achieve the refreshed and...

25 doctor answers

Will Silhouette Facelift Help Post Weight Loss Surgery Patients?

8 doctor answers

How to You Feel About Negotiating Fees for a Facelift?

Are you more apt to negotiate a fee with a potential patient for a facelift during this economy? How do you feel if the patient asks you for a slight...

17 doctor answers

Facial and Scalp Itching from Endotine?

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...

4 doctor answers

Isn't a Full Face Lift Riskier Than a Mini Face Lift with Respect to Complications, Etc?

All cosmetic plastic surgery comes with risk, such as health complications like infection, and bad workmanship. We've all read about botched eye...

39 doctor answers

Juvederm Injection vs Midface Lift

I'm in my 30's. I would like the nasolabial folds and mouth corners lifted as they are drooping.. (FYI, I've lost 20 pounds in 2 months)....

25 doctor answers

Laser Scalpel Vs. Traditional for Facelift?

I've been consulting several plastic surgeons about a facelift. Given equal skill levels of surgeons, would you go with someone skilled with a laser...

16 doctor answers

How Will Patients Age After a Facelift?

Once you have a Facelift, can you age naturally from that point or do you risk facial distortions without further maintenance? Can you elect to age...

14 doctor answers

Less Costly Facelift That Will Tighten More Than Just Skin?

I want a lift, and I dont have a lot of money, however I want more done than just skin...like deep tissue and muscle and jowls...what should I do?

9 doctor answers

Will my Face Look Odd if I Don't Have a Face Lift when I Have Under Eye Surgery

I am 56 years of age, I have fairly good skin but it is just starting to jowl a bit by my jaws. I am thinking of having upper and lower eye bag...

42 doctor answers

Does a Facelift Result in Less Healthy Skin over Long Run?

I read an interesting article that spoke of long term damage to skin that has been cut and pulled as part of a facelift. It states that skin will get...

17 doctor answers

Facelift and Breast Lift in One Procedure?

I am an older mom (48). I would like to have a face lift and breast lift. Can I safely have both procedures at one time?

23 doctor answers

Proper Interval Between Cosmetic Surgeries Under General Anesthesia?

The doctor I would like to use for my body procedure (Liposuction) and the facial plastic surgeon (Facelift) are different. How long should I...

19 doctor answers

Is It Safe to Have Facelift and Liposuction at Same Time?

I am considering Facelift/Neck Lift procedures and Liposuction of abdominal area. I am 63 white male in good shape, 6'1", 180 lbs. Is this too...

18 doctor answers

How Can I Prepare my Body/Skin for Surgery?

I'm scheduled for lower face/neck lift & breast implant revision in 4 wks. I'm in good physical health & have good skin quality, but I...

16 doctor answers

Are 1 Hour Facelifts Really Possible?

What types of procedures are used for these "1 hour lifts" as advertised by Lifestyle Lift Centers that I saw on TV. (http://www...

18 doctor answers

Time off for a Mini Face Lift?

How much time off is normal for a mini face lift?

42 doctor answers

Facelift and Thyroid Cyst

I am going for a consult for a lower facelift procedure. However, I recently have developed a thyroid cyst and it was ultrsounded and found to be...

12 doctor answers

Can Facelift Acclerate Aging?

Hello, I was thinking about getting a facelift; but then I read an article that says facelift accelerates aging and thins the skin by taking the skin...

17 doctor answers

Will a Facelift at a Young Age Cause Complications Later On?

I'm almost 23 years old. My skin has very little volume. My cheeks sag and give me hollow tear troughs, flat cheeks, heavy lower face with nasolabial...

15 doctor answers

I'm 36 but Would a Mid-facelift Improve my Long Face and Nasolabial Folds? (photo)

I have noticed nasolabial folds since I was 32 and it is worse on the left side of my face. Since then, I had 2 vials of juvederm ultra injected into...

26 doctor answers

What is a Thread Face Lift ?

24 doctor answers

Scars for Second Facelift

Hello, Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question. I would like to have a second facelift and I'm wondering if it's...

28 doctor answers

Are There Different Types of Mid Face Lift?

How many ways are there to do a mid face lift? How do you know which is best for you?

15 doctor answers

Looking For Information About Face Tite

I am looking for info on facetite please can anyone give me advice on this treatment and how the recovery will be

4 doctor answers

Minnesota Mid Facelift Doctor Recommendations

I am 30 years old and have noticed that my malar bags are becoming more prominent. They are not festoons but look more like malar mounds. I never had...

3 doctor answers

Is It Necessary for the Surgeon to Put in Drains when Completing a Full Facelift?

I've had several consultations. One doctor puts in drains, one doesn't, and one uses glue.

55 doctor answers

Am I a Candidate for a Facelift at 32? (photo)

Hi, I'm 32 year old male, constantly dealing with disbelieving looks when I'm asked my age. I think I need a facelift. I know I'm really...

32 doctor answers

What Esthetic Treatments Would Be Beneficial Prior to Face Lift?

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

8 doctor answers

Traveling for a Facelift

I live in Phoenix and have extensively researched all of the local "top docs". Although there are some very talented doctors here, I cannot...

24 doctor answers

Will a Facelift at 50 Last Through my 60's?

Does it make a difference at which age you get a facelift in terms of how long it will last?

38 doctor answers

Is Age 76 Too Old for an Acculift?

My cosmetic surgeon did an acculift after a neck and cheek tightening. Before the acculift I looked great. Now I have fatty pockets and loose tissue...

11 doctor answers

Does It Matter if an Accredited Surgery Center is Hospital Adjacent?

In reviewing websites, I see that some surgeons tout that their accredited surgery centers are right across the street from a hospital. I know that...

21 doctor answers

Local Anesthetic w/Oral Sedation - Safe for Upper Eyelid and Lower Facelift Surgery?

Am 55 with skin in very good condition. But have drooping upper lids and banding in neck. To have a lower face lift/platysmaplasty and upper eyelid...

36 doctor answers

Should I Wait a Couple of More Years for Cosmetic Surgery?

What Age is Recommended for a Chin and Jowl Lift and at what age is a facelift recommnded for a chin and frown line lift? I'm 43 years old and...

24 doctor answers

Face Lift to Reshape the Face

Hi, i'd like to know if a face lift can be used to reshape the face and not just for sagging skin. i'm 30 years old so my skin is still pretty...

29 doctor answers

Do Most Surgeons Draw Pre-Op Surgical Markings on Your Face While You Are Unconscious?

When is the pre operative surgical markings done for a face lift and blepharoplasty. It is before the surgery while you are awake and sitting up or...

32 doctor answers

Keloids, Do They Disappear over Time?

I had an operation a few years ago and got keloids. Does this mean every time I have surgery I will get keloids? I would like to have a facelift down...

10 doctor answers

Differences Between Traditional Facelifts Depending on the Surgeon

My husband had a face/neck lift 3 days ago. He wore a thick bandage with drains for 2 days, took anti-inflammatory and antibiotics. His face is very...

25 doctor answers

56 Y/O Japanese Woman - Asian or Western Doctor?

I'm 56 Japanese woman. I would like to remove under eye puffiness and face lift together. Do you recommend Asian specialist Dr or any plastic Dr ?...

24 doctor answers

Facelift Results Depends on the Hands, Judgment or Both?

I have learned a lot from reading the answers from the physicians on this site, including "unfortunately, there is no guarantee that excellent...

21 doctor answers

Effect of More Radiesse or Juvederm Prior to Lower Facelift?

I am considering a lower face/neck lift in early 2010. I had Radiesse injected into my cheek area in April 2009 and another .5 syringe in June 2009....

16 doctor answers

Doctor Recommendations for Good and Inexpensive Facelift

I Am Looking for a Good and Inexpensive Surgeon for a Facelift Procedure in the U.S.Can Anybody Help?

21 doctor answers

Half Priced Facelift

In michigan a doctor is doing discount facelifts, says he'll do a mini-facelift for $2,600. Does a doctor have to cut corners to lower the price...

18 doctor answers

Can I Get the Same Results of Silhouette Threads with a Liquid Facelift ( with Fillers )?

I want volume and lifting on my face I'm only 28 but my face is very flat, can the liquid facelift help with the same results of Silhouette...

28 doctor answers

Is Cheek Lift or Neck Lift a Regular Facelift?

My doctor's office calls the procedure a cheek lift or neck lift. Is this a regular facelift? Like everyone else, am very nervous about going into...

12 doctor answers

Face Lift After Kidney Transplant?

I am 36 years old and I have the typical "chipmunk cheeks" caused by the predisone that I take for my kidney transplant. I am thin, but I...

13 doctor answers

Quitting Smoking Before MACS Lift

I Am Having Macslift in 3 Weeks. I quit smoking 4 months ago. I have been having ONE PUFF of cigarette for last 4 weeks. that is all i have had. Is...

27 doctor answers

Facelift in Hospital Versus in ASC?

I am considering a consult with an exceptionally well-credentialed surgeon, but was taken aback when I learned that he performs all facelifts in a...

16 doctor answers

Will a Facelift Correct Neck Bands?

I had some procedures done that did not yield good results and left my skin and tissues very damaged in the neck region. I now don't have enough...

28 doctor answers

Alternative Options to Facelift for Patient with Heart Condition?

Since the consensus is that I shouldn't risk my heart's health with getting a Facelift, do I have any alternatives that would not compromise my health?

9 doctor answers

Treatments Before and After MACS Face Lift and Blepharoplasty

A beautician is recommending I undertake a series of cosmetic non-surgical treatments (laser and chemical peels) in the weeks leading up to my MACS...

15 doctor answers

Endoscopic Midface Lift, MACS Lift or Other Procedures for Tired Face (Age 24)?

I'm 24& really bothered with my face. I look old& tired. I have thick skin and there are also acne scars on my cheeks. A surgeon I've...

13 doctor answers

What is the Best Procedure for a Drooping Lower Face with a Strong, Full Jaw and Chin?

I would like to correct my flat drooping cheeks. I have extra skin and some fat in my cheeks and chin that becomes much more pronounced when I smile...

10 doctor answers

What Are the Benefits of Using a Laser to Do Facelift?

How new is this? Is the healing time faster? Does the surgery take less time?

8 doctor answers

Why Does a Face Lift Have to Cost So Much Money?

So many people would love to have this procedure done but they just don't have these kinds of funds. Is there a real reason why it has to be so so...

22 doctor answers

Will Small Growth on Jawline Affect MACS Facelift?

I am considering getting a MACS Lift and have a small ball-like growth under my skin on my right jawline. It is about the size of the nail on my...

7 doctor answers

Facelift After Fat Grafting?

I Had Fat Grafting 5 Weeks Ago. Now I Would Like Deep Plane Face Lift to Lift my Jowls & I am 52 years old & although I love the fat grafting...

20 doctor answers

Will Having Fillers for Several Years Affect a Facelift?

18 doctor answers

Is It Safe to Have Facelift and Liposuction While Taking Amino Acids?

I take the amino acids: l-glutamine and l-tyrosine. I started taking them three weeks ago and found that I crave wine less. I was drinking three to...

8 doctor answers

Risks of Facelift for Patient with Protein S Deficiency?

I am wanting a Facelift surgery but I have a slight protein S deficiency, making me slightly higher risk for blood clots. I am 42 yrs old. My...

5 doctor answers

Mid-face Lift vs. Cheek and Chin Implants

I am a 44 y.o. male who is concered with what once were likely "chipmunk cheeks" now making a steady progression southward, as well as...

17 doctor answers

Are Facelifts Becoming Less Expensive Because of a Rise In Non-Surgical Facelifts?

Now that Botox fillers and more non invasive surgery available do you find that you are doing less facelifts due to the costs? Do most of you offer...

19 doctor answers

Facelift After Thermage and Fillers

After Using Thermage and Fillers,does Someone Need to Wait to Have a Face Lift?

20 doctor answers

Can a Full Facelift Be Done Endoscopically?

I am researching various methods of a facelift (jowls, neck and marionette areas). A friend had an endo brow & mid-face lift with sciton erbium...

23 doctor answers

What Brow Lift Options Are Just As Effective As a Face Lift to Get Rid of Droopy Eyelids?

Will Botox injections lift and smooth my brow as effectively as a brow lift?

17 doctor answers

Lost Weight, Lost Fillers. Would the Same Happen if I Were to Have a Facelift?

Juvederm in nasolabial folds, lips, betw.eyebrows + Botox betw. & above eyebrows. 2 y. later! Botox is gone, yet lips were still FULL, nasolabials...

19 doctor answers

How Come a Face Lift is Muscle Repositioning Oposed to Just Pulling the Skin Back?

When you hear about a face lift you hear the doctors say they have to re position the muscles in the face opposed to what seems to be the obvious...

24 doctor answers

How Do I Find the Best Doctor for a Neck/face/lift?

The more I read the more confused I get. When I inquire I get asked question like "what's your zip code". I don't give a rip where...

18 doctor answers

How Do I Determine if my Doctor's Office is a Safe Facility?

What do I look for in terms of picking a doctor with a safe operating facility? What are the special accreditations a non-hospital facility needs?

30 doctor answers

Will I Benefit from a Facelift?

I am in my late twenties and noticed a sagging of my lower face from my early to mid twenties. I now have lines at the sides of my mouth and also from...

24 doctor answers

What Age is Recommended for a Chin and Jowel Lift? I' M 43 Years Old

At what age is a facelift recommnded for a chin and frown line lift? I'm 43 years old and have always been about 5'8" and pretty slender....

20 doctor answers

My Mother Wants to Get a 'Vampire Facelift'- What Can She Expect?

My mom keeps mentioning it but I want to be sure its safe and there isn't much information on this topic.

16 doctor answers

Using a Doctor in a Fellowship Program - Opinions?

I am 51 and in excellent health. I see a facelift in my near future. I have made several appointments for consults. One of the Drs. is highly skilled...

21 doctor answers

How Are the Results of Threading Compared to a Regular Face Lift, Especially for Excessive Jowling?

Does face lift threading produce the same results as a traditional face lift?

27 doctor answers

I Want a Facelift, What is the Least Expensive Option?

19 doctor answers

Looking for a Surgeon Who Can Lift my Face That Was Filled with Metacrill Several Years Ago.

Did see someone who said he could give me a S-lift, and lip reduction..His fee was way too high and he told me the surgery would not be long nor...

17 doctor answers

Will I need to have a blood test done as part of evaluation to help determine if I'm a good fit for a facelift operation?

What other things will be done in a consulation? What Criteria Will a Doctor Use to Evaluate if I'm a Candidate for a Facelift?

27 doctor answers

Silhouette Lift: Experience of Re-tightening Coned-threads?

I am considering the Silhouette lift. I understand that the results will only last around 3 years. As I am (according to my surgeon) probably about 6...

12 doctor answers

What Happens When Browlift and Facelift Start to Sag Again?

I'm considering a brow and facelift. How long will the results last. Do people look a little strange as the face starts to fall again as the years...

24 doctor answers

Will a Temporal Lift For Brows And Excess Eyelid Skin Alter the Hairline? (photo)

I am considering a temporal lift to elevate the side of my eyebrows and correct excess skin on upper lids. Will the placing of the incisions alter the...

26 doctor answers

What Are the Options for Sagging Cheeks Other Than a Facelift?

18 doctor answers

Is 20 Too Young for a Facelift?

I am 20 years old and I think I need a facelift to enhance my cheekbones. I don't want to have fillers or implants because it looks really fake...

23 doctor answers

How Many Facelift Procedures by a Doctor is Considered Experienced?

I am considering a facelift by an Oculoplastic Surgeon in the L.A. area who has done a cosmetic surgery fellowship. He is only board certified in...

12 doctor answers

Serdev Lift - Will it scar?

I just found a proper name for the happy lift. it is called serdev lift. will it scar? I'm 29 and just want to freshen up my skin especially jowl...

5 doctor answers

Am 18 Years Old and Am Experiencing Facial Sagging, What Are My Options?

Am an 18 year old female and am experiencing facial sagging my eyes have turned downwards from it and i have tear trough in my face and i have noticed...

9 doctor answers

Why Can't I Have Neck or Facelift as a Smoker?

I've had both upper and lower eye lid surgery, arm reduction and a tummy tuck. I am a smoker and am 51 years old. I've healed fine in all...

33 doctor answers

Risk from Multiple Face Lift Revisions

2 years ago i had a macs facelift and canthopaxy. Neither worked. 16 months ago i had a revision on the macs lift and there is still no change. The...

7 doctor answers

Where Will The Scars Be For A Facelift, Blepharoplasty & Subnasal Lip Lift?

If you are having multiple procedures done, does the surgeon do the pre-surgical markings and show the patient where the scars will be placed?

27 doctor answers

Vertical Facelift

Doctors, Will a vertical facelift make the face look more nature and last longer?

17 doctor answers

Acculift Doctor in Texas?

Do you know of someone in Texas that can do a procedure called "Acculift"?

3 doctor answers

Heart Condition and Facial Plastic Surgery

I am a heart patient with an extensive history. Would this history make it impossible to find a doctor to give me a facelift?

10 doctor answers

What Is The Risk Of a Facelift, Revision Rhinoplasty, and Laser Resurfacing at the Same Time?

I just turned 50 and am showing my age. Thinking of brow & neck lift (or full face lift), laser resurfacing, & revision rhinoplasty at the...

20 doctor answers

Facelift Scheduled in March. Is It Normal to Have Alot of Anxiety?I Have a Great Doctor....but the General Anesthesia Scares Me!

30 doctor answers

Would a Surgeon Refuse Me a Temple Lift for Being Too Young?

I am a 20 year old female. I realize that face lifts are intended for much older people, but I think a temple lift could help improve the overall look...

21 doctor answers

On a Facelift, How Does the Skin Reattach to the Tissues when It's Redraped?

I am worried about how the skin can be pulled up in a facelift (back to the cheek area), and then after the underlying work, it is redraped and...

21 doctor answers

Difference Between Facelift Procedures?

What is the difference between facelift procedures? There are deep plane, laser, and regular. I do not know of any others. How do you know which is...

5 doctor answers

Discounted Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in South Orange County?

I'm pretty sure i don't need a "full face lift", but i do need something done. money is a problem - do any of these physicians have...

13 doctor answers

Ribbon Lift Doctors in London?

Are there any surgeons in London who have good reports on performing Ribbon lift?

4 doctor answers

Why Are So Many Plastic Surgeons Opposed to Facelifts at a Young Age?

With all the questions I've seen by Realselfers with regards to age and facelifts, many of the plastic surgeons seem to evade the question of why...

24 doctor answers

Why Does One Typically Have to Stay Overnight After a Face and Neck Lift?

26 doctor answers

Face Bra or Face Lift Compression Garment?

Do you think that wearing a face-lift compression garment (or a face-bra as someone calls it) while you sleep can be beneficial to tighten up facial...

17 doctor answers

What determines the price of Facelifts?

What is the Average Surgeon's Fee for a Facelift? Are there different levels of certification for surgeons that might affect the price of a...

23 doctor answers

How Visible Are the Scars in an Eyelid-access Midface Lift?

My docs wants to perform a midface lift by going in through my eye. I guess that means an incision and a visible scar. so how noticable is the eyelid...

8 doctor answers

Best Facelift Method for Droopy Right Cheek?

I am 36. i had my right cheek bone lowered because it was a little bigger than the left one. thats the most regretful thing i have ever done in my...

6 doctor answers

Wondering About Facelift- How Painful? Do I Need To Treat My Eyelids Too? (photo)

Im a 47y.o with lower eye bags and jowls starting, im considering lower bleph and one surgeon i spoke with suggested a standard lift for correction of...

29 doctor answers

Severely Sagging Skin at 24. Eyebrow Lift/face Lift Needed? (photo) (photo)

I look so old and tired. My eye lids are droopy and I noticed that my forehead skin is loose now as well.I have bags under my eyes and on my cheeks...

17 doctor answers

Is It Safe for a Woman with Rosacea to Have a Face and Necklift?

Rosacea is under control, but I have thin skin. Thank you

26 doctor answers

What is the Longest-Lasting Midface Lift Method?

12 doctor answers

After a Facelift, Can Your Face Get Thinner? Does Any of the Fat on Cheeks Get Absorbed?

16 doctor answers

Should I Have a Face Lift or Lipo to Correct Double Chin?

I have a double chin which is getting worse all the time. I don't think i have too much extra fat on my face, so the fat under my chin really...

9 doctor answers

I Stretched my Face out by Rubbing It Do I Need a Face Lift?

I am 24 years old and I had a terrible habit about a year ago of rubbing my face vigorously, I dont know why I did this but when I looked in the...

10 doctor answers

What is Your Opinion on Marionette Fold Excision?

I have recently had a partial facelift that unfortunately did not correct my marionette folds. I have had filler in the past which also did not...

22 doctor answers

Male, 40: Ready for a Facelift? (photo)

39 yrs old: The last few years I have started to feel that I look a bit tired when I am in fact rested. I find it difficult to pinpoint the cause....

9 doctor answers

Can a Face-lift Help Wih Malar Bags and Sagging Skin at 40? (photo)

Even as a young man I lacked a defined mid-face structure : flat cheekbone and low cheek with mouth corners pointing downward. At 35, and my tear...

18 doctor answers

Facelift After Restylane?

I had bad fat remover 5 month ago, my lower face is so hollow and sagging. I had 4 syringe restylane put in 3month ago 10 days later I had another 4...

14 doctor answers

Why Do Surgeons Choose One Incision Technique Over Another?

Why Do Some Plastic Surgeons Make Incisions in Hair-bearing Scalp when Doing a Facelift While Others Will Make the Incisions along the hairline, but...

20 doctor answers

Can Caci Face Lift Cause Mercury Leackage from Old Dental Fillings?

Is the metallic taste and feel during a caci treatment dangerous as it may release mercury into the body through old fillings in teeth?

3 doctor answers

I Had A Pulmonary Embolism 28 Years Ago. I Am Considering Having a Face Lift. Is There Still a Big Risk?

28 years ago I had a pulmonary embolism. At that time I was a heavy smoker and had traveled a long plane flight while feeling under the weather. I was...

22 doctor answers

Segmental Stepwise Facelift

Segmental Stepwise Facelift - What do you think of this type of facelift? Is it a kind of a SMAS lift? Thanks

12 doctor answers

Will my Beard Grow Back and Look the Same After Facelift Surgery?

How much will I have to shave of my beard and moustache before I get a facelift?

13 doctor answers

My Mother is 80 Years Old and Wants to Have a Facelift. Is She Too Elderly for Plastic Surgery?

She hasn't smoked for decades and she's not overweight or sickly, but she does have a pacemaker and takes blood pressure medication.

23 doctor answers

Is There an Acculift Expert in the Madison, Wisconsin Area?

I have had a second facelift six years ago. I need work to address sagging skin around mouth and fat under chin. Is there an Acculift expert in the...

4 doctor answers

If You Have a Malignant Tumor on the Tail of Pancreas Should You Get a 6 Hour Face Lift

My friend has a 10cm maligant tumor on tail of pancreas. He is having a 6 hour face lift soon. He was not honest with the plastic surgeon and did not...

23 doctor answers

Will a MACS Operation Plus Pinch Make my Eyes Too Tight?

2 years ago I had upper eyelid op. The outside corners of my eyes have scars and are very tight even after all this time. I did not have lower eye...

4 doctor answers

On a Deep Plane Facelift...is Facial Nerve Injury Risk Very High?

25 doctor answers

Doctor Recommendations for a Facelift in NY Area

After researching this issue I am leaning towards the deep plane face lift procedure, primarily because I have not viewed any before and after photos...

5 doctor answers

Why Such Conflict of Opinions on Deeplane Facelifts Being "Natural" or "Windswept Look"?

Whys Such Conflict of Opinions on Deeplane Facelifts Being "Natural" or "Windswept Look"?

17 doctor answers

Sagging Skin After Weight-loss at 21. Is a Facelift my Only Option? (photo)

I’m 21 and I’ve been overweight most of my life. I’ve recently dropped 55 lbs over the course of a year. (180, now 125 at...

16 doctor answers

When Will Be the Best Time to Get a Real Face Lift After Going Througth the Fake Lyfestyle Lift?

I had a 0 result lifestyle lift on october 2011 I still have my sagging jawls and depper laugh lines and older looking due to to the remove of the fat...

14 doctor answers

Is a Mid Face Lift Usually Done in Conjunction with Spacer Graft to Address Lower Eyelid Deficiency?

8 doctor answers

Can You Recommend a Plastic Surgeon for Facelift in New Mexico?

I live in a remote area in new mexico and have been considering a face lift--I'm 66 years old.Can you recommend a good plastic surgeon in the...

11 doctor answers

Can I Get a Facelift if I Already Have 3 or 4 Syringes of Juvederm in my Face?

Will I get good results or should I take a filler break for a year before a lift?

32 doctor answers

Is Thailand a Safe Place to Have a Complete Facelift?

I have read positive reviews about this, however, unknowing if these reviews are really written by friends and or family of the doctors themselves....

5 doctor answers

Face Lift at Young Age Usually Ridiculous but What if Legtimate?

I am a 24 year old man and I am going to keep it short and tell you that I used to be into facial massage cause I thought it would help me stay young...

12 doctor answers

What is a Reinforced Orbitotemporal Lift (ROTEL)?

Please explain what a Reinforced Orbitotemporal Lift (ROTEL) is in layman's terms please.

3 doctor answers

Is It Good Idea to Take the Pre-op Vitamins That Are Advertised As Such Before a Facelift?

I know Vitamin E is not supposed to be used pre3-op, along with herbs and anything containing aspirin or the like. Also, what about post-op? Should...

20 doctor answers

Is the Method of Fixation Different for a Facelift?

Where the SMAS is elevated by plication (folding) rather than imbrication (trimming)? I the tissue fixed onto itself or into the bone? There seems to...

22 doctor answers

What is the Best Procedure to Lift the Midface?

I am considering a midface lift and would like to know which is the best & longest lasting procedure. A midface lift with endotine or a Soof lift....

18 doctor answers

Will a Facelift Result Be Affected by a Skeletal Defect?

Hi i have a skeletal and dental defect which are both 2mm to the left will that affect the result of a facelift?

19 doctor answers

A Facelift at 36? Will Fillers Make My Face Sag? (photo)

I'm 36 and noticed some cheek sag earlier in the year so began facial exercises. I have since lost 10lbs and the sag is much more noticeable and...

9 doctor answers

Out of Town Facelift & Recovery

Hello, I am interested in traveling out of town for facial surgery and returning home 2 weeks later. Are there surgery and recovery centers in the...

16 doctor answers

Doctor Recommendation for Face Lift in Minnesota

I need eye lift, total face & neck lift.

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If a Plastic Surgeon Chooses Not to Use Fibrant Sealants in a Lower Facelift What Does He Use Instead?

Evidently some plastic surgeons do not have full trust in this sealant made from heat-treated human blood components to inactivate virus transmission....

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I Would Like to Know the Risks and Possible Side Effects of Having Facetite.

I am considering having facetite. I would like to know if it is safe and what the risks and possible side effects are.

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Will Full Face Lift Require General Anesthesia Which May Displace Front Teeth Dental Work?

55 y/o F considering full face lift vs lifestyle lift...the lifestyle lift was a consideration because i worry about displacing/destroying fragile...

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Is a Mid-face Lift a Problem when a Person Has Dentures?

I am not sure but I heard a rumor so I thought I better ask.

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Thoughts About Having Cosmetic Surgery (Face Lift) at a Residency Program?

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How Soon Can I Have a Facelift After an Obagi (3 Layers) Blue Peel

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Can Bone Be Removed During Facelift/neck Lift and Used for Dental Implants?

If I need bone grafting for 3 dental implants is it possible to remove some bone while I am under anesthesia for a neck and face lift so that it can...

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Lower Eyelid Retraction Getting Worse Each Year. What To Do? (photo)

I've had problems with lower eyelid retraction since I was in my late teens, especially with the left eye. My eyes make me look tired, sad and mad...

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Which of the Following Surgeries Stresses the Body Most?

Breast reduction, vs. facelift, vs. armlift. All the same in terms of stress on the body or are some more stressful than others? Assume similar...

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Recommendations for a Doctor in the Pasadena, CA Area for Facelift?

I am interested in a facelift and I live in the Pasadena, CA area. I want to look natural and I do not know anyone who has had any work done to ask...

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Can I Have a Facelift After Having Mvs Surgery for Hemi Facial Spasms?

I have hemi facial spasms. I would like to have the mvd surgery. Will I be able to have a facelift after or should I have the lift first. Thank You.

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Can You Have a Mid-face (Check) Lift After a Traditional Face Lift or Are There Conflicting Issues?

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Facelift Expert in New York for Younger Patients.

I’m a 45 year old woman who will be in New York beginning of September and Im planning to consult with at least 5 surgeons. Which surgeon would...

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Is It Safe to Have a Short Scar Facelift 3 Mths After Cheek Enhancement with Resty Sub Q

Hi I was just wondering whether it is safe to have a short scar / s- lift 3 months after having my Cheeks inhanced with Restylane Sub-Q

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Who Has the Most Risk of Scarring After Surgery? (Age-wise)

I asked a question about facelifts on young people previously, and some answered saying that younger clients scar worst than older clients. However,...

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What Procedure Accomplishes This Kind of Upward Diagonal Correction? (photo)

I have read extensively about the MFLs and FLs but doctors and I do not think I'd really benefit from the "standard" techniques. I'm...

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How Can I Avoid This? (Facelift Gone Wrong) (photo)

I'm wondering if a plastic surgeon can offer an expert opinion on what cosmetic procedures were likely performed on this actress that resulted in...

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Doctor Recommendation for a Facelift in Illinois

I have Fibromyalgia and have had Botox. Now I want a Facelift.

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Do I Need a Facelift at 35?

I'm 35 years old and in the past year my skin has lost elasticity and is horribly ugly and saggy for my age. Everyone tells me I look fine but I...

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Will Endotine Cause Weakness or Loss of Facial Expression Like Traditional Facelift?

Hi, I want to know if Endotine can be done repeatedly without damaging facial expression? I mean if I do it this year, and after 5 years when it is no...

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Do Microcurrent Face Lifts Work?

Do microcurrent face lifts with portable massagers work to increase skin tone and remove wrinkles?

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My Face is Weight Sensitive to Within 2-3 Pounds. I'm Getting a Facelift and Am Concerned About Cheek Shape.

But at 112 cheeks return. Except for cheeks, I look best at 109. I plan on a face lift soon with facial fat to cheek area. I'm concerned that if I...

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Is It Better to Have One Plastic Surgeon or Specialists?

In considering different procedures like - eyelid fix (hood), facelift, breast enhancement and liposcution. Is it better to find one surgeon or should...

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What Things can I do to Prepare for Facelift? Diet Changes?

I am scheduled for a facelift in 2 weeks and i have some questions on getting prepared. Specifically my questions are: Low salt diet before and after,...

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How Do Doctors Prevent Damage To Nerves Under Skin In Facial Procedures?

Could you please explain how the nerves in the face are safe from being damaged from a facelift, Injections, Thermage, Fraxel, Botox etc? When is it...

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What is the Minimum Number of Face and Brow Lifts a Doctor Should Have Performed?

I am ready to have a facelift and brow lift but MUST have absolute confidence in the surgeon. I've done my homework by reading books, etc. But...

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It is Safe to Have a Facelift 10 Days After Doing the EGC Diet? Thanks a Lot.

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Rhytidectomy

I am 19 years old and thin.my cheek skin is very loose and thus gives my face round look instead of chiseled look.i want to know that facelift will be...

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Facelift Doctor Recommendations in Southeastern US?

I am looking for a Dr. to redo my facelift under local ! I had a facelift about 7 years ago and I am in need of a touch up - I had a FULL FACE lift...

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Would Getting a Facelift in Your 40's Gaurantee That You Would Need One in Your 50's?

I watched a segment on the news a while ago that was talking about new laser procedures for aging skin. The doctor said to hold off on getting a...

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Facelift Vs. Fat Injections to Look 5 Years Younger?

I'm a 30 years old woman. I have done some research as to what causes aging. I don't have any wrinkles yet but I feel that it's necessary...

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Does the Procedure Facelift Through Ultrasound Work?

Martha Stewart had a guess {doctor?} that demonstrated it had a woman there showing results. I think the premise was that the ultrasound heated and...

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How Long Does Tightness Last After Facelift?

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Facelift After Parotidectomy?

Can I have a face lift after a superficial parotidectomy for a benign tumor 6 months ago?

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Several Asymmetries, What Can Be Done! (photo)

I have many asymmetries that I think are all related. They drive me nuts! 1 My LFT face is more sunken or less full than RT, thus... 2 LFT eye appears...

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How is a Yin Deficiency Related to Facelift Acupuncture?

How is it determined if someone is the best candidate for facelift acupuncture? or would really benefit from that treatment?

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I Was in Contact with Second Hand Smoke for a Couple Minutes Today at Work, I'm Having Facelift in a Week, Do I Need to Cancel?

I am having a facelift and under eye lift in 7 days. I quit smoking for good weeks ago. Today my boss lit a cigarette at work. I was exposed to the...

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What Determines How Much a Facelift is?

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I Have Hemi Faciail Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia and I Have Had Botox .Is a Facelift an Option?

I have had plstic surgey 10 years ago. I healed slowly and that was the only trouble. I have seen specialists regarding the facial ticks and do well...

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If Artefill and Other Fillers Havent Solved my Problem, Am I Too Young for a Facial Lift Procedure? A Mini Lift? (photo)

I am 34 years old. Last week I had 6 syringes of artefill injected into my face. I am still not pleased with my sagging cheeks and nasolabia lines. By...

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Can One Safely Take Fish Oil and EFA Pre and Post Op Facelift?

I am having a facelift. how might EFA impact on my health and if any, on my surgery and post op recovery?

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What is the Purpose of "Dissolvable" Implants in a Mid Face Lift?

I saw a PS in Nevada and he recommended a mid face lift and "disolvable" implants. He is board certified and I trust his advice but I have...

9 doctor answers

26 is Too Young for Mid Face Lift?

The past couple years my cheeks have fallen, leaving my under eyes partially hallowed and folds around my mouth. My cheeks are now beginning to rest...

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What Types of Medication Are Routinely Given for Swelling and Pain After a Brow Lift and Full Eye,face and Neck Lift?

I have seen many sites where doctors have routinely prescribed NSAIDs for this. Is this a good option? Are there any severe risks associated with it?...

15 doctor answers

What Can I Do About my Very Uneven Face?

The whole left side is lower than the right side. from the eyes nostrols to the lips even. I have used fillers to try to even out my lips. I am...

6 doctor answers

Will Insurance Help with Facelift?

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Could I Get a Recommendation for a Great Plastic Surgeon in the Raleigh, NC Area?

Would like Face and neck lift and upper and lower eyes done

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What Can I Do About My Long Face? (photo)

I've always been self conscious about my face being quite long, but I was wondering what would you recommend being done, a facelift or surgery?...

4 doctor answers

Is It the Nicotine Itself That Constricts Blood Vessels?

2 surgeons referred to nicotine in restricting blood vessels. This confused me, as the popularity for imitation cigarettes is becoming more popular in...

10 doctor answers

Facelift to reattach muscle after facial implant removal?

I'm 33 years old and i had a mandible silicone implant removal two months ago. Now i'm looking for some procedures ( such as facelift ) to...

7 doctor answers

Laser Lift Providers in or Near Burlington, Iowa?

Are there doctors in or near Burlington, Iowa who do laser lift?

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It is Safe to Take Amoxicillin 875 Mg Week Before Facelift Surgery?

I have a small abscess under my toung due to trama, I started taking Amoxicillin 875 mg on 3/5/2012 and am to take for 7 days. I am having facelift...

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What is the Minimum Age for a Facelift? Do You Need to Be a Certain Age?

Am I too young for a facelift at 40 years old? I was unsure about the certain or minimum age. Thank you.

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How Long Does the Quicklift Last

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Do You Have to Lose Weight Before Getting a Facelift?

Should I lose weight before getting my facelift in July? I'd say I am about 20 lbs heavier then I want to be. If I don't and lose weight after...

15 doctor answers

Will a Facelift Help After a Jaw Implant Was Removed?

How to correct any soft tissue deformity that was created by jaw implant removed? Can I regain the original contour of my face by face lift ?

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Im Scheduled for a Facelift in June/July. What Else Would You Recommend For Facial Symmetry?

I'm scheduled for a facelift in June/July with some work on my Glabella as well but I'm uncertain if that will be enough to get the...

7 doctor answers

What Can I Do About The Asymmetry of my Eyes? (photo)

So I was born with really asymmetrical eyes. When I was younger, I had physiotherapy to try to keep my head up straight because my eyes are so wonky I...

5 doctor answers

I Had Silicone Injections 15 Yrs Ago It is Safe to Have a Facelift Now?

I had silicone lip injections 15 years ago and had never had any problem as of today. I am considering having a complete facelift now. If there is any...

2 doctor answers

Is It Safe to Have a Facelift if You Have a History or RSD?

From what I know, once you have RSD, you are more more at risk to have it reoccur. It seems people are not familiar with this disorder. It must be...

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I Am Having a Temporal Facelift Along with Lower Eye Sag Removal. Is 3 Weeks Long Enough to Be Nicotine Free or Should I Cancel?

I Am Having a Temporal Facelift Along with Lower Eye Sag Removal. Is 3 Weeks Long Enough to Be Nicotine Free or Should I Cancel.

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