Tucson Lower Face Lift doctors

	Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon 3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale		7 answers
	Remus Repta, MD Phoenix Plastic Surgeon 9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix
	Lawrence Shaw, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 8913 E. Bell Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale
	Steven Turkeltaub, MD Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon 10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale
	Todd C. Case, MD Tucson Plastic Surgeon 4741 E. Camp Lowell, Tucson

Recent Answers

Best Options for Sagging and Droopy Face? Hi, I am a 25 year old female, 5'6" about 130lbs and am very upset with the draggy and saggy way my face has begun to droop. I have had a couple of procedures advised to me and I am now kind of confused as to what I'd like.
I would like to get fullness back in my cheeks and take care of my folds around my mouth also the asymmetry by my eyebrows. I have been given the options of fillers and buccal fat removal or a Mid facelift. What should be the better procedure?

A: Sagging face, young patient

Thanks for the great question!

Having studied your photos, I feel strongly that volume replacement should be helpful.

I don't believe surgery should be required for a midface lift. Also, I would strongly advise you against a buccal fat excision. I have abandoned the latter after following patients for the last 10 years.

You could use any available filler, or more likely I would recommend a fat sculpturing and grafting session. Essentially fat is harvested from the abdomen, thighs, lower chin, etc., and can be used to fill the face for a long acting natural result.

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Wrinkles After Lower Face Lift I had lower face lift, but now have horizontal lines on cheeks instead of vertical wrinkles. What's the best treatment for this now? I am happy with the results on my neck, since the surgeon did away with my ugly jowls. I also like the shape of my face, but the wrinkles have to go. Should I consider filler, laser, or what for this problem? Thank you.

A: Facelift Wrinkles

I understand this fantastic question. At times, the vector of lift is too horizontal and less vertical. I have seen this in many post-operative patients. This can be corrected, but it can usually be avoided by carrying the incision slightly higher in the temple.

Obviously you need to see a qualified surgeon. I would start by communicating with your previous surgeon. I would also ask for a second opinion. I think you will likely require a second procedure to release this area and rotate the skin slightly more vertically.

Please take a look at my website. I have photographs of this exact scenario that should be helpful.

Thanks for the great question.

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr with Maxillofacial and Costmetics Training Vs Plastic Surgeon For LFL? can a Dr who had Maxillofacial training with costmetics training do lower face lifts just as good as a plastic surgeon?. 'm looking for a lower lift and the Dr. said he could do but he is not a plastic surgeon. Please Advise

A: Facelift Surgeon

Thanks for a great question.

Bottom line- Training, Education, Experience.

I think you owe it to yourself to be certain that your physician has all of these specifically in the area that you are considering. Be certain that you get at least three opinions and you will immediately have a sense of the competency and comfort of your healthcare team.

Please be careful and take your time. You only have one face!

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon