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Lee Kleiman, MD

Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Recent answer posted by Lee Kleiman, MD

Q: What is the best alternative to a face lift?

A:

When considering the aging  face one  must consider sagging, hollowing and texture.  For sagging the facelift is the "gold standard". Alternatives can present less dramatic results which can provide adequate improvement for some  or may be all that an individual "needs" in others. 

Thermage utilizes radiofrequency to create collagen and fibrosis which often results in tightening and "lifting" of the skin. It has no down time. It is less expensive than traditional surgery. The results can be across a wide range dependant on the individual.  There are few complications. 

Fillers, such as Radiasse, Juvaderm, Perlane and Restylane expand the  the hollowing of the face. It provides fullness and  "lift" areas for the face.

Peels and laser resurfacing ultimately contract the skin and cause collagen formation. This makes the skin have a smoother texture. This involves some amount of downtime dependant on the procedure or peeling process. The benefit is facial tightening  which can elevate and eliminate some of the sagging skin. 

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate:
University of Vermont, 1978-82

Medical School:
University of Maryland, 1982-86
Post-medical school training General Surgery, University of Maryland, 1986-87
Otolaryngology, University of Maryland, 1987-91

Fellowships:
Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Toronto 1991-92
University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland, 1992-93
Aesthetic medicine experience 16 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
Hospital affiliations Anne Arundel Medical Center, Baltimore-Washington Medical Center
Medical or professional licenseMD
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LocationSevern River ENT Plastic & Laser Surgery
479 Jumpers Hole Rd
Suite 304
Severna Park, MD View map
Additional Office LocationsAdditional Location:
600 Ridgely Ave
Suite 203
Annapolis, MD
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