I had titanium plate and screw fixed to my cheekbone a year ago, and I would like to have them removed now,sometime I felt some "pressure" around my cheeks when I'm tired or not well, and part of sensation is still missing in one side. I'm still scared of the surgery, I would like to know what kind of surgeon am I look for this kind of surgery,am I expecting a big surgery for this kind of operation?im still panic and worry about it.
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A comprehensive face and neck lift involves tightening up loose facial and neck skin, loose facial and neck muscles, tightening up the jowls, and removal of fatty deposits above and below the platysma muscle in the neck. This is a 3 hour surgery which is no comparison to a one stitch lift.
Your surgery can certainly be performed with local anesthesia and IV sedation. As a matter of fact, this is the type of anesthesia that I prefer. However, you need to get your cardiac status evaluated, and have clearance by a cardiologist before having the surgery performed regardless of the ...
Fillers and/ or fat transfers to the face alone to restore volume can really be effective in restoring youthfulness. Using them in conjunction with a facelift can make the results not only more dramatic but more natural and longer lasting. The only reason I can think of to try to...