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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Bruising or Hematoma After Facelift?

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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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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Swelling and Bruising After Facelift

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...

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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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Normal to Have Bilateral Numbness After Facelift?

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

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How Long Should Swelling and Numbness Last After a Facelift?

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...

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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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Numbness and Lumpiness After Facelift?

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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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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Swollen and Lumpy 3 Weeks Post-op Facelift/necklift - Is This Normal Healing?

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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Steroids Injections to Reduce Swelling After Facelift?

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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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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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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Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery?

I am now 5 weeks after my operation and have had a 2nd opinion from my doctor regarding lump on side of neck ,, he says its a hematoma, and will go...

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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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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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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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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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How Long Should It Take to Witness the Final Results of a True Facelift

I had a facelift, quite a bit of chin work, & a brow lift in October of 2009. It has now been 13 months. Where my glands are located, under my...

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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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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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Asymmetry and Lump After Mini Facelift and Eyelid Surgeries

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

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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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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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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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Facelift for a Bald Person

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

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How Long Before Swelling Subsides After MACS Facelift?

Sitll really swollen 6 days after a MACs lift and Bleph. Should I worry? I am a non smoker/drinker, very healthy. I have followed instructions by my...

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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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How Soon Can I Fly Home After the Facelift?

Living overseas, and I want to know how long after a facelift I should wait before traveling?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Are Revision Facelift and Neck Lift Surgeries Common?

I had a face and neck lift 5 months ago. There is still laxity in the neck area which is concerning and disappointing. Is it true that sometimes a...

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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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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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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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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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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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Loss of Hearing After Multiple Facial Surgeries?

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

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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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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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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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4 Months out of Face and Neck Lift Still Have Lumps in Neck and Tightness

In jaw line. thick scarring behind ears and back of neck. should I be concerned? I am slim and people notice my neck. I was worried there was...

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Lumps That Persist After Facelift and Neck Lift

It has been 11 wks since surgery- face and neck lift- i have two lumps 0n left side-( one on right one did go away)- the 2 on left persist- psurgeon...

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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...

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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?

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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?  

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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What Level of Pain is Considered Normal After a Facelift?

Should prescribed pain meds be able to numb the pain? If they do not, is something else wrong?

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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?

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Re: Why Do They Cut the Nape of Your Neck when Having a Facelift.

I had a few reply's about this and most of them said that it was because I must have had alot of loose skin where my neck was and I did. The only...

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How Long After a Facelift Can Botox Be Done?

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Do Facelifts Have More Longevity Than Other Types of Procedures?

What other procedures can have about as much longevity as facelifts? Is there an optimal time to have a facelift to ensure longer lasting results?...

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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?

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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?

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Has Anyone Ever Had a Face Lift Without Any Drains?

I wore a helmet that didn't have any drians. I was told that the Dr had never used drains...??? I have had a face lift before and I was totally...

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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...

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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...

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

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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?

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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...

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How can I be of assistance to someone who just had a Facelift?

My Aunt will have a facelift in a couple of weeks and I will be bringing her home and checking in on her during the day. One friend mentioned it might...

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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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Sunscreen Sensitivity After Facelift

I have to use sunscreen since face lift( i only have used it)- but now- it is irritating especially on left side where i have some lumps still- all...

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Why Causes Discolored Pigment from Laser Facelift?

I understand that a laser facelift is a non-invasive procedure, but what causes the discoloration of pigment? Why is this a rare side effect?

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I Found out from 2 Different Surgeons That my Doctor Did the Wrong Surgery!

Hi, I learned for certain from another surgeon today, my surgeon did a facelift instead of a mid face lift. I was having other surgery, and he talked...

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