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Can I Have a Facelift if I Am Fat?
I am a 50 year old female who is 5'7" 215 pounds. I have been about this weight for 20 years. I walk an hour a day, mostly vegan so my cholesterol is never over 170. I am healthy but was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis around 15 years ago. I currently take 120 of Armour thyroid and have no problems or symptoms. My face looks good except for mild sagging of the lower jaw area..but my neck is going to hell in handbasket. I would like to get a face and necklift. Am I to fat?
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Can I Have a Facelift if I Am Fat?
If you are at a stable weight, it is OK to proceed with facial rejuvenation surgery. If you were planning to lose more than 20 pounds, I would advise you to delay surgery until you reach your goal weight. However, a face and necklift will help refine and rejuvenate the neck, jawline and lower face. It's great to hear that you are eating well and exercising. I hope this information is helpful.
Stephen Weber, M.D.
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift Still Worthwhile for Heavier Patients
Facelift/Necklift is still a good option for the heavier patient. As long as your health is stable, blood pressure is normal, and you don't have any significant health issues, a face or necklift can create a very nice improvement in the overall contour of your face and neck. The surgery would probably entail some extra work to remove and sculpt some of your excess fat, but should create a smoother jawline, sharper neck angle, and decreased jowling. However, the heavier...
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Facelift in 50 year old 5'7" 215 lbs
In an otherwise healthy patient, being overweight to an extent is not an absolute contraindication to a face and necklift. If you have the stigmata of facial aging that are amenable to modern facelifting techniques, you will likely have the improvement you seek. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who has performed hundreds or thousands of facelifts. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Am I too heavy for a facelift
I typically advise patients that if they are planning on losing more than 25lbs that they should wait until they get the weight off. Patients who are heavier will generally require more attention to the lipocontouring portion of the procedure in order to produce a more defined jawline. Generally speaking, the closer you are to your ideal weight, the better the results.
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Facelift patients can be skinny or fat
Being overweight is not a contraindication for surgery as long as your weight doesn't seem to vary much. For example, if you are not planning on losing or gaining more than 15---20 pounds than you may be a good candidate for this surgery.
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CanI have a facelift if I am fat
Most definitely your neck and jawline can be improved. ..Those seem to be the things that trouble you and they are able to be improved.See my video
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Can I Have a Facelift if I Am Fat?
Technically, yes people who are overweight can and do have Facelifts. Should you have a Facelift is an aesthetic question that honestly can't be answered without seeing pictures of your face and neck (front and side).
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Can you have a Facelift if overweight?
You can do a Facelift if you are overweight but it is harder to get as good of a result and the definition that you like. You can however remove some fat during the lift especially in the neck area to make the results better.
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Overweight and thinking about Facelift
Your question is a good one. Facelift results are usually best when you can easily move the skin in a vertical and posterior direction with your hands. If your face is very full, the tissues may not move very easily and your results may be minimal (this is why fat faces age more slowly!). Another factor is scar hypertrophy: if your incsisions are closed even with minimal tension, they may stretch and be unsightly. One option is an isolated necklift to avoid incisions in front of the...
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Fat people can certainly have facelifts.
Lots of overweight people have facelifts. Fat in excess in the neck can be removed and patients will look thinner as well as younger. This often is a psychological springboard to actual weight removal.
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Too Fat for a Facelift
I think that you can expect very nice improvement from a face and neck lift, as long as you and your surgeon set realistic goals and expectations. The loose skin and soft tissues of your neck and jawline can be safely corrected with a combination of liposuction and SMAS/Platysma Plication.
I would consult with 3 board certified plastic surgeons to help make the most informed decision. I wish you a safe recovery and amazing result!!!
Dr. GIll
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Can I have a facelift if I am fat?
Although, it is best to be at an ideal body weight prior to a surgical procedure, this is not always possible. Obese patients can have good results with facelifts, however you should check with all of your doctors and let them know you are considering a facelift. Make certain that, from a medical standpoint, they do not feel you are taking an undo risk and that your medical problems are under good control. When you have your consultation with your plastic surgeon ask to see...
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Too fat for a face lift
You are not too fat for a face lift.
Since fat often goes to the neck, you may have a dramatic result.
The face lift should probably include careful, thorough neck liposuction and neck lifting.
For your health, I would love to see you lose weight.
If you lose weight, postpone the face lift until your weight is stable.
If you lose weight after the face lift - many people are energized by a face lift and get fit afterwards - a redo face lift can be done...
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Too Fat for Facelift?
I doubt that you are too fat to see improvement, especially if your main concern is in your neck. Choosing the right procedure(s) is what counts. Go for some consultations with reputable surgeons. Good luck.
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A face/neck lift is possible for someone of your height and weight.
Yes, it is possible for someone with your height and weight to have a facelift/necklift. It is important that you have not had any fluctuations in your weight and that your weight has been stable over many years. It is also important to analyze your bone and cartilaginous structure as well as the amount of fat present under the skin to determine what kind of a result is realistic. Fat contouring will be necessary. Please see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for a complete and...
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Yes, It's Possible: Facelift if you are "fat"
I commend you for choosing healthy daily habits. Since you’ve maintained your weight, it’s possible to have a successful facelift if your overall health is good. One of the main health issues a qualified facial plastic surgeon looks for is analyzing your risk of undergoing anesthesia/IV sedation to determine candidacy. We’d want to discuss your goals and realistic improvements. Keep up the good work.
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The Fat Facelift
If you are at a stable weight and have no plans to lose any significant amount in the near future, I see no reason why you can not have a facelift. Having a heavy full neck does limit the amount of change that may occur in the neck and jowl area, but improvement will be seen regardless.
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Facelift if I'm Fat?
A facelift can be performed on someone who is overweight. It appears that your weight has plateaued for some time now and you are staying healthy with diet and exercise. The overall result of your neck after a facelift or face and neck lift will also greatly depend on your neck anatomy and location of bony/cartilaginous structures. You will likely require significant contouring with liposuction. Seek a facelift specialist for a complete evaluation and treatment plan....
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Can I have a facelift if I am fat?
Hello, yes you can have a facelift. You have been at the same weight for 20 years and if you are not planning on loosing over 10 lbs you will be just fine. Schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Surgeon. Good luck to you.
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Can I Have a Facelift if I Am Fat?
I commend you for losing as much as you have. Yes, you can have a facelift and I would add some targeted liposuction to help your shape and contour. It is always a good idea to lose as much weight as possible, and gaining weight back can affect your overall result. From the information you have provided I do not see why you could not have a great result and be very happy. Make sure to consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who performs many of these operations.
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Facelift for heavy set patient
You have given us enough information that I presume you will not be losing weight. If you like the look you get in the mirror when you pull the skin of your cheeks and jawline up and backwards, a facelift will likely work for you.
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Yes, it is still possible to have a facelift even if you are on the heavy side.
Thank you for your question.
Yes, it is still possible to have a facelift even if you are on the heavy side. Some focused liposuction or excision of fat would possibly help the facelift.
To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.
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Facelift in the heavy patient
Yes
so long as you are healthy enough for surgery and your expectations are realistic you may be a very good candidate.
facelifts in heavy patients add an extra dimension - all facelifts require elevating soft tissue on the face. In a heavy person a facelift must also sculpt the soft tissues (fat) to improve facial form. The location where this is most important is in the neck, just below the jaw bone. In order to make a nice distinction between the neck and face the fat in that area...
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Facelift and neck lift
The results of a facelift are dependant on patient factors as well as technique. When patents have more fat in the neck and heavier skin, it can be more difficult to achieve as good a result as in someone who is thinner. The other important factor is the bone and cartilage structure of the neck and jaw.
There are many different types of facelift, and I would recommend finding a surgeon that is very experienced in facelift surgery and neck liposuction to give you the best...
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