I like to gather the hair up around the area near my ears and tie it up on top of my head with a small hair tie (I pull it really tight) because it lifts the skin in that area, elevating the outside corner of my eyes/eyebrows (they're a bit "sad" looking). I think it looks fantastic. Would I be laughed out of a surgeon's office if I showed them what I do and asked them to lift that same area with surgery? Would it even look the same? This is an awfully embarrassing thing to admit.
Answer: You should be evaluated for a facelift...
You really should not be embarresed to discuss these issues with a plastic surgeon. Just to let you know, old-school stage actresses do nearly the same thing, but even use skin colored tape and rubber bands to get the lifted effect. Because you have been experimenting with different vectors of skin pull, you can have an intelligent discussion with a facelift surgeon, and together you can decide what version of the operation is correct for you (facelift vs brow lift, scar location, etc.)
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You really should not be embarresed to discuss these issues with a plastic surgeon. Just to let you know, old-school stage actresses do nearly the same thing, but even use skin colored tape and rubber bands to get the lifted effect. Because you have been experimenting with different vectors of skin pull, you can have an intelligent discussion with a facelift surgeon, and together you can decide what version of the operation is correct for you (facelift vs brow lift, scar location, etc.)
Best wishes,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift, Brow Lift, and Eyelid Surgery
Without seeing a picture or having the benefit of an exam, the description you give will likely involve more than just a facelift. Perhaps some form of brow lift with or without eyelid surgery may be appropriate. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Without seeing a picture or having the benefit of an exam, the description you give will likely involve more than just a facelift. Perhaps some form of brow lift with or without eyelid surgery may be appropriate. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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July 2, 2012
Answer: Pulling hair up tight is not representative of full face/neck lift results
Be very careful of pulling your hair too tight, this could cause traction alopecia and permanent baldness. A comprehensive face/neck lift involves not only tightening the skin, but also the facial muscles as well as removing submental fat. Pulling your hair tight will only mimic a very minimal skin pull and is not representative of a full face/neck lift.
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Answer: Pulling hair up tight is not representative of full face/neck lift results
Be very careful of pulling your hair too tight, this could cause traction alopecia and permanent baldness. A comprehensive face/neck lift involves not only tightening the skin, but also the facial muscles as well as removing submental fat. Pulling your hair tight will only mimic a very minimal skin pull and is not representative of a full face/neck lift.
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June 11, 2012
Answer: Pulling Hair Tightly for Facelift Effect Can Cause Hair Loss
Many women have come to my offices in New York with exactly the same strategy. Unfortunately, this practice of gathering your hair so tightly to lift the face slightly results in hair loss particularly in the hairline (referred to as "traction alopecia). My associate is Dr. Gary Hitzig, the creator of ACell and PRP (whom I coined "Hair Rescue" with) to treat male and female pattern hair loss, and we see this problem a lot with individuals who do this to that effect. As far as your concern about embarrassment, I doubt any surgeon who's been in practice for a few years would not have come across a situation like yours. For some of my patients who want to change their eye to a more almond shape with upturned corners, I perform Almond Eyelid Surgery. Some patients, depending on their whole face, may need a brow lift and botox injections or a face lift surgery to raise or lift that facial area. Meet with qualified and experienced surgeons and learn more about your options for facial surgery.
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Answer: Pulling Hair Tightly for Facelift Effect Can Cause Hair Loss
Many women have come to my offices in New York with exactly the same strategy. Unfortunately, this practice of gathering your hair so tightly to lift the face slightly results in hair loss particularly in the hairline (referred to as "traction alopecia). My associate is Dr. Gary Hitzig, the creator of ACell and PRP (whom I coined "Hair Rescue" with) to treat male and female pattern hair loss, and we see this problem a lot with individuals who do this to that effect. As far as your concern about embarrassment, I doubt any surgeon who's been in practice for a few years would not have come across a situation like yours. For some of my patients who want to change their eye to a more almond shape with upturned corners, I perform Almond Eyelid Surgery. Some patients, depending on their whole face, may need a brow lift and botox injections or a face lift surgery to raise or lift that facial area. Meet with qualified and experienced surgeons and learn more about your options for facial surgery.
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May 31, 2012
Answer: Will a facelift provide an effect similar to pulling the hair back?
When you tie your hair back, you are affecting the skin in areas that a facelift alone may not address. There is a lot of tension being placed on your forehead/brow area, and you may benefit from a brow lift. Typically, a brow lift can make the following improvements:
1) Improve a sad or tired appearance
2) Reduce the appearance of sagging skin in the forehead
A surgeon with a good aesthetic eye will not usually require a demonstration of how you would like your eyes to appear. They will be able to make suggestions to determine what procedure(s) will best enhance your own natural look and make the greatest improvement to your appearance. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified surgeon that has a great deal of experience performing procedures the the eyes and brow. Thanks and I hope this helps!
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Answer: Will a facelift provide an effect similar to pulling the hair back?
When you tie your hair back, you are affecting the skin in areas that a facelift alone may not address. There is a lot of tension being placed on your forehead/brow area, and you may benefit from a brow lift. Typically, a brow lift can make the following improvements:
1) Improve a sad or tired appearance
2) Reduce the appearance of sagging skin in the forehead
A surgeon with a good aesthetic eye will not usually require a demonstration of how you would like your eyes to appear. They will be able to make suggestions to determine what procedure(s) will best enhance your own natural look and make the greatest improvement to your appearance. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified surgeon that has a great deal of experience performing procedures the the eyes and brow. Thanks and I hope this helps!
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July 11, 2013
Answer: Facelift and can it emulate the results that are achieved with pulling hair back
I see this often in my office. The one thing that it helps is the skin redraping. Face lifts should pull on the skin because the skin stretches and your results go away. I would show your doctor this to demonstrate what you would like to achieve. He should totally listen and tell you what he thinks if this is achievable or not. A browlift laterally could also help you.
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Answer: Facelift and can it emulate the results that are achieved with pulling hair back
I see this often in my office. The one thing that it helps is the skin redraping. Face lifts should pull on the skin because the skin stretches and your results go away. I would show your doctor this to demonstrate what you would like to achieve. He should totally listen and tell you what he thinks if this is achievable or not. A browlift laterally could also help you.
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