Springfield Facelift doctors
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Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 N. Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield |
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Keith A. LaFerriere, MD
Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon
1965 S. Fremont, Ste. 120, Springfield |
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Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 North Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield |
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William H. Huffaker, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 N Outer Forty Road Suite 300, Chesterfield |
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Carla Garrison, MD
Springfield Plastic Surgeon
1335 E. Independence St. Suite B, Springfield |
Recent Answers
How does the longevity of results for a facelift using stem cells compared to traditional procedures? Which method requires less surgical procedures overall to preserve the results of a facelift indefinitely?
As you can see by the large number of responses, this is a hot topic among plastic surgeons. That's because there are so many claims being made of the benefits for using stem cells in cosmetic medicine and very little evidence to support those claims. Do your research and avoid procedures that claim superiority based on unfounded data.
I leave with these words of wisdom:
-"There is a sucker born every minute."-P.T. Barnum
-"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."-Mom
_"Remember the marketing director never sleeps."-Lund
As others have stated; please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and also look at the information on the websites of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Hope this helps.
When you hear about a face lift you hear the doctors say they have to re position the muscles in the face opposed to what seems to be the obvious thing to do and that is to just pull the skin back and sow???
In the past, facial aging theories believed that as the skin aged, it stretched and everything under it sagged and fell as it lost the support of the skin. That is why the old facelift techniques really just pulled on the skin, using the skin to lift and support the underlying structures. However, since skin stretches easily, the results of these procedures did not last long and with frequent revisions, gave that "pulled, windblown" look.
Over the past years, plastic surgeons have come to understand that aging of the face is far more complex that we ever imagined. As we age, some of our tissues deflate, some inflate, and some migrate. We also understand that with migration of the deeper tissues, the skin can stretch and sag but not as much as we used to think it did. The modern facelift is a combination of procedures including lifting and tightening the deeper structures-though usually not the muscles-, filling in the deflated areas such as lips and tear troughs, and even liposuction in areas such as the neck if needed. What this means is that the modern facelift is really a rejuvenation procedure which has to be customized for each patient and their individual areas of aging.
Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience in facial rejuvenation procedures to learn what options may be best for obtaining the results you desire.
Hope this helps.
I've had several consultations. One doctor puts in drains, one doesn't, and one uses glue.
In most cases it is necessary for drains to be placed in full facelifts. The risks of fluid collections is relatively high and drains are therefore essential to remove this fluid. In mini facelifts, draIns are not necessary, however. I often combine a mini facelift procedure with fat transfer in the office setting and get outstanding results with my patients.
