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David Shafer, MD answers: Sagging face - how to tighten skin?

i am really not enjoying how my face sags. i am only 46 and already seeing more sagging then my mother had at age 55! is this correctable at my age? will i need a face lift?


David Shafer, MD
12 months ago
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The gold-standard for sagging facial skin is a facelift. Without seeing pictures and/or examining you, it is hard to say with certainty. However, if you have loose sagging skin, then you need a facelift. Other products and treatments are available. However, these work best for mild wrinkles and skin texture. Facelift is a generic term and there are many procedures which fall under this category. You will need to see a surgeon in consultation for a complete examination and he or she will be able to individualize the surgery for what you need.

David Shafer, MD
Shafer Plastic Surgery

Web reference: http://www.RealCosmeticSurgery.com
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