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Facelift
Plastic Surgery

What it is: a plastic surgery procedure to address loose facial skin, deep lines, jowls and wrinkles.
What it addresses:

- Facial sagging in midface
- Deep creases below eyes
- Facial creases between nose & mouth
- Fallen or displaced fat
- Loss of muscle tone in lower face (jowls)
- Loose skin under chin and jaw

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What are the pros and cons of a face lift?

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July 8, 2008

Face-lift pros and cons depend on the type of face-lift

William A. Portuese, MD
William A. Portuese, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

The pros and cons of a face-lift really depend upon what type of face-lift is being performed.

As with any other surgical procedure, there are real but very rare risks associated with surgery and anesthesia. Complications seldom arise; however, in smokers, infection and poor healing may occur. In the hands of an experienced facial plastic surgeon these risks are minimized to achieve an excellent cosmetic outcome.

Most patients are by far and away exceedingly pleased with their new refreshed look and sense of wellbeing, and state that they now "look as good as they feel."

Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com
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May 23, 2008

The good, the bad, and the natural facelift

Julius W. Few, MD
Julius W. Few, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Every cosmetic treatment has its pros and cons; facelift surgery is no exception.  The surgery is very safe and effective in skilled hands, such as those of a board certified ( The American Board of Plastic Surgery) Plastic Surgeon. 

The clear advantage of facelift surgery is a longer lasting, more definitive correction of aging-related problems, often with results lasting for more than 5 to 10 years.  Current techniques are extremely advance with more results for a lesser down time.  The surgery can generally be done as a same day procedure, going home shortly after surgery. 

The disadvantages of facelifting include some recovery time, often 2 weeks, with visible signs of surgery.  There are always risks with the surgery, and that is the reason to go to a trained expert.  In general, the pros strongly outweigh the cons, giving a natural enhancement.

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