i am 53 years old, i am smoker for 30 years, i ll be having a mini facelift on the 7th of june, i try to quiet smoking but i coudnt. whats the risks please help and thank you
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Answer: What are the Risks From a Mini Facelift for a Smoker?
Thank you for asking about your face lift recovery.What you describe is entirely normal.Personally I don't use staples because of the pain they cause. You will be much more comfortable when they are removed. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS Board Certified Plastic ...
Hi, thank you for the question. Absolutely, I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS.
The reality is, there are many different ways to perform a facelift from incision length, incision placement, level of tissue dissec...
The swollen ear/ears are not the norm, PLEASE seek immediate care from your chosen surgeon or urgent care/emergency room. Could be infection/bleed/edema. Keep us in the loop as the the issue.