Tucson Facelift doctors
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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale |
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Lawrence Shaw, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale |
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Todd C. Case, MD
Tucson Plastic Surgeon
4741 E. Camp Lowell, Tucson |
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Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix |
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Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale |
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Recent Answers
I am not sure but I heard a rumor so I thought I better ask.
I've had several consultations. One doctor puts in drains, one doesn't, and one uses glue.
The use of drains for the first 24 hours can remove small amounts of fluid in the early post operative period after a facelift. They do not increase complications, take 60 seconds to place, and have no downside. I use them routinely. Why not? Meticulous technique and tissue handling is ultimately is the key to a successful outcome. Tissue glue - not a fan.
Is a liquid facelift safer then facelift surgery? Can i get almost surgery-like results from one?
The "liquid facelift" is a term coined by filler companies and is touted as an alternative to typical surgical approaches. This really can be confusing to the patient. I break issues down into 3 areas of concern with aging.
1.) Volume loss. This is the area where adding commercially available fillers or your own fat as contouring can be helpful. Jowls, folds, cheeks, lower eyes, chins, and brows can all be treated to give a full heart-shaped face.
2.) Skin excess. Skin laxity that is significant will require lifting. This is the surgical lift. There are many options that can be discussed with a qualified surgeon.
3.) Skin texture and Pigmentation. Sun damage and time will create fine lines that require chemical peels or laser resurfacing for significant improvement.
In summary, if your problems are only related to volume loss, then replacing this should suffice. Unfortunately most patients age fairly uniformly and often treatments directed to all three issues above are recommended for a natural unoperated result.
Good Luck,
Dr. Hobgood
