Denver Facelift doctors
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Paul C. Zwiebel, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
2050 East County Line Road, Highlands Ranch |
33 answers | |
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Manish H. Shah, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Drive East Suite 200, Englewood |
18 answers | |
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Edmon Pierre Khoury, MD
Dubai Facial Plastic Surgeon
9777 South Yosemite Street Suite 200, Lone Tree |
15 answers | |
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Peter Schmid, DO
Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon
1305 Sumner Street Suite 100, Longmont |
4 answers | |
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Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
3600 So. Logan St. Suite 100, Englewood |
3 answers | |
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Michael McCracken, MD
Denver Oculoplastic Surgeon
11960 Lioness Way 160, Parker |
2 answers | |
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Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Dr E Suite 200, Englewood |
2 answers | |
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Terrence Murphy, MD
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
601 E Hampden Ave Suite 310, Englewood |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
I am not sure but I heard a rumor so I thought I better ask.
Genie,
There are several approaches to performing a mid face lift. Some of these involve incisions on the inside of the upper lip close to the gums. You should be fine to have a mid face lift performed. If you have the incisions on the inside of your upper lip, you may not be able to wear your upper dentures during the healing period.
Rosacea is under control, but I have thin skin. Thank you
It is reasonable to consider a facelift if you have Rosacea, but there are important risks and considerations.
- It is important to recognize that stress can make Rosacea worse: undergoing any surgery is stressful, even if it is elective cosmetic surgery.
- There is a tendency for thin, delicate skin with telangiectasia ("broken capillaries" or "spider veins") to develop more of these with surgical facelift or laser resurfacing procedures.
- Steroid medications, including creams and ointments can cause significant impairment to healing after surgery.
A thoughtful approach combining the expertise of your Dermatologist and your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is important in advising you in determining if the benefits outweigh the risks. With this approach, many people with Rosacea have successfully benefited from facial rejuvenation procedures.
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 hospitalized for about 2 weeks and took blood thinners for approx.6 months. I have had no other episodes or complications from this event and I quit smoking at that time. I am now 67 years old and am considering a 4-5 hour elective surgery for a face lift. Am I still at risk for complications because of the previous pulmonary embolism event?
With your history of pulmonary embolism, you may have had some damage to your lung tissue that has remained all these years. For an elective procedure under general anesthesia that may last 3-4 hours, you are at mild increased risk of pulmonary problems temporarily. If your medical doctor feels that you are a safe candidate for surgery, then you can proceed knowing that you are starting your process of facial rejuvenation in the best way possible. Additionally Dr. Spring's input regarding hematologic causes for blood clotting can not be over-emphasized and should be part of the conversation with your medical doctor.
Warmest regards and good luck,
Dr. Shah
