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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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MACS Facelift Scar Healing Time?

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

33 doctor answers

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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Cheek Discoloration After Face Lift

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

9 doctor answers

How Long Does Tightness Last After Facelift?

How Long Does Tightness Last After Facelift?

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Would a Handheld Ultrasound Unit Aid in the Healing After a Face Neck Lift? (photo)

I just had a face / neck lift 1 month ago. I have a hematoma in my neck and lumps, bumps, and raised rake marks on both sides of my face and neck. I'm...

12 doctor answers

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

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

29 doctor answers

Aquacool Face Mask - Does It Really Help to Reduce Bruising and Swelling After a Facelift and Lower Eye Lift?

Does this machine work better than frozen peas? I'm interested in having as little bruising and swelling as possible after facelift and lower eyelid...

12 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...

22 doctor answers

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