Park City Doctors

Is 40 Too Young for a Facelift?

My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes look hollow. I've heard and talked to doctors about several lasers and fillers, but realized that at the end the tab would cost as much as a facelift, considering that I'd have to go back every year for more fillers and more laser treatments. They say though, that I'm too young for a Facelift. Any advice?

40 is not too young for a Facelift as long as you have the indications for surgery, I will not just operate on anyone, however, if you have the classical indications of facial aging and a surgical procedure would give you the best results in comparison to any other non surgical options I would give you that option.  I do not use age as a predetermining factor for surgery but determine if anatomically the patient is ready for a surgical procedure.

Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Facelift Recovery

Thinking about a facelift, but concerned about taking time off work. When can I go in public without looking like a freak (or like I just had facelift surgery!)?

Believe it or not, a Facelift is not typically a painful procedures.  Most of my patients do quite well and take a minimal amount of pain medication following surgery.  The biggest form of recovery following a Facelift is the bruising and swelling.  If you are able to work from home or have a job that allows you to work while still having signs of bruising and swelling you can be back as soon as one week.  If your job does not afford you these options than you may consider taking off two to even three weeks for bruising and swelling to resolve.

Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Will my Insurance Pay for Breast Lift?

No, insurance will not cover a Breast Lift.  If it is an actual Breast Reduction that you need than you may have a chance.  Just lifting the breasts without removing a large volume of breast tissue would be considered a cosmetic procedure.

Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon