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Michael Godin, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Recent answer posted by Michael Godin, MD

Q: Time interval between having HA and face rejuvenation?

A:

While each patient is different, there can be little to no waiting period between HA treatments and facial rejuvenation surgery such as facelifts and tuck up procedures, providing the HA was not used for substantial volumizing of the face.  If the HA was used mainly for lip augementation, fine lines and even facial folds, a rejuvenation procedure could be performed shortly after filler injection.  I frequently inject HA's under the same anesthetic I am using for facelift, browlift, and neck lift surgery.  

If, however, a large volume of HA has been used for facial contouring, it might be better to wait 6 months until it is gone so as not to affect the surgeon's judgement at the time of surgery. It is best to confer with a qualified facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you select the best treatment options and timing of procedures. I hope this answers your question and is helpful to you.

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate: Rice University, Double Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Biology and English Literature, 1982
Medical School, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, with Honors, 19856
Internship and Residency in Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego, 1986 to 1991
AAFPRS Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Calvin Johnson Jr preceptor, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1992-1993.
Post-medical school training AAFPRS Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Calvin M Johnson Jr., MD, Preceptor, Tulane University Medical School, New Orleans, LA, 1992-1993
Aesthetic medicine experience 16 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
Hospital affiliations Virginia Commonwealth University, Stony Point Surgery Center, St. Mary's Hospital, Others in Richmond, VA
Medical or professional licenseVA
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410 Libbie Ave
Richmond, VA View map
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