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Am I Qualified for Quick Lift?

I am 63 years old. I had Facelift 1996 at 50. I have false teeth and 2 stents in my heart. Do I qualify for a Quick lift?

Asked 33 months ago by Bellarosa in Tucson,AZ
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The Mini Facelift

The Weekend Mini Facelift / Quicklift or any other mini lift is performed under local anesthesia. It is therefore quite safe in patients with a cardiac history. Also, you mentioned that you have had a prior facelift. These Mini Facelift procedures are also an excellent option for a second facelift. The picture you have submitted is blurry, so it is difficult to ascertain if the areas you are concerned with on your face will be adequately addressed by a mini facelift. The only way to... more
Sreekant Cherukuri, MD
Munster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Quicklifts are possible in patients with stents

Your stents themselves do not preclude a Quicklift or other mini-facelift. As long as you have normal exercise tolerance, and can safely be off of all anticoagulants (including aspirin) for 2 weeks before and after surgery, you should be a safe candidate for surgery.  If I were the performing surgeon, I would require a preop clearance from your cardiologist regarding the issues above.   Best,   Mike Nayak
Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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