Isn't a Full Face Lift Riskier Than a Mini Face Lift with Respect to Complications, Etc?

February 16, 2011
Asked By:brook607 in NYC

All cosmetic plastic surgery comes with risk, such as health complications like infection, and bad workmanship. We've all read about botched eye jobs, nose jobs, etc. Even a good plasic surgeon can, at times, do a not so good job. So wouldn't a mini face lift be less risky than a more extensive full face lift? And wouldn't a mini-lift be more likely to look more natural?

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March 12, 2012

Answer: Risk vs. reward

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October 25, 2011

Answer: Is a full facelift more risky than a mini facelift?

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June 12, 2011

Answer: A true Mini Facelift with less extensive dissection should carry less risk but will you get bthe result you want

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June 12, 2011

Answer: A true Mini Facelift with less extensive dissection should carry less risk but will you get bthe result you want

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