Nashville Facelift doctors

	J. Jason Wendel, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 1215 21st Ave South Suite 6050 , Nashville		32 answers
	Donald Griffin, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 4322 Harding Pike Ste 314, Nashville		8 answers
	Alexander G. Nein, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 2400 Patterson St Suite 202, Nashville		1 answer
	Jack Fisher, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 310 23rd Ave. North Suite 101, Nashville
	Ted Behar, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 397 Wallace Rd Bldg C, Nashville

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Will Full Face Lift Require General Anesthesia Which May Displace Front Teeth Dental Work? 55 y/o F considering full face lift vs lifestyle lift...the lifestyle lift was a consideration because i worry about displacing/destroying fragile dental work involving two front upper teeth if i have general anesthesia...still in research mode, please advise. Thanks. I do understand that full face lift with general anesthesia allows deeper/greater repair.

A: Full facelift under sedation

Facelifts can be done under sedation or general anesthesia. For a good Facelift, you will have to select a good surgeon, not a marketed, branded procedure.

You do not have to go completely to sleep. No matter which technique you choose, make sure that your plastic surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgey, Inc., not some other Cosmetic Board or Academy.

I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Is the Method of Fixation Different for a Facelift? where the SMAS is elevated by plication (folding) rather than imbrication (trimming)? I the tissue fixed onto itself or into the bone? There seems to be a difference of opinion regarding technique ad longevity; and, this is very important to a patient! I know everyone's skin differs, but photos are not reliable since every doctor takes them at a different phase of recovery.

A: SMAS plication versus excision and advancement for Facelift

Yes, you are right. There are a lot of different opinions regarding SMAS plication, SMAS excision and advancement, deep plane vs. not deep plane for facelift surgery.

The results of the Facelift depend greatly on the skill of the surgeon and the ability of your tissues to heal well to each other. Each of the above techniques works well in good hands.

Also, regarding longevity, if you are vigilent about avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, not smoking, no significant weight gain/weight loss, and taking great care of you skin with the use of moisturizers and protective sunscreen; then the results of the facelift will last longer. If you are not good with daily maintenance of your skin, smoke, and/or spend lots of time in the sun, then the results won't last as long.

I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Thoughts About Having Cosmetic Surgery (Face Lift) at a Residency Program? Thoughts About Having Cosmetic Surgery (Face Lift) at a Residency Program?

A: Facelift at a residency cosmetic clinic

It really depends on where you go and who you see.

I have been a faculty member at an institution that has a teaching program. I also have my own separate cosmetic plastic surgery practice.

The honest answer is this: Just like not all doctors are the same, not all residents are the same either. There are some physicians-in-training that are more advanced and skilled for their level than others. You want to get someone good. Don't just take the luck-of-the-draw.

If you are going to go this route, then I recommend you do some serious homework and find out who is good and who is not as far along in perfecting the artisitic nature of plastic surgery. If you don't have any say in picking which resident physician you are going to see, I'd reconsider.

I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon