What are the pros and cons of a face lift?

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A: What are the pros and cons of a face lift?

Michael Kulick, MD

 When done correctly, the "pros" are what you wanted - to look naturally younger.  The cons, well they can be many.  The most frequent concern I hear is that the patients do not want to looked pulled.  The next, visible scars.  Then post surgical pain can be an issue and then... more

A: Facelift is a procedure to reposition and shape facial skin and soft tissue

Robert Mounsey, MD

The decision to undergo a facelift is a major one. Rhytidectomy (facelift0 can improve the facial appearance and enhance a sense of well being in some patients. The advantages of the procedure are that in the carefully selected patient, a natural enhancement of appearance can be achieved with longlasting... more

A: Pros and Cos of a Facelift

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

There are many pros and cons, but I'd like to highlight several of them.  Pros: improved appearance, restorted volume to your cheeks, decreased wrinkles and jowling, improved neck line, results can last 10-15 years.  Cons: recovery takes about 1 week, swelling, bruising, risk of bleeding, pain, and... more

A: Face lift & plastic surgery risks

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Every decision has its risks and benefits. While cosmetic surgery is generally very safe, do not forget that plastic surgery has its inherent risks. A long lasting and natural youthful appearance is the goal of modern face lift surgery. Current minimally invasive techniques have advanced these aesthetic... more

A: The pros and cons of a face-lift really depend upon what...

William Portuese, MD

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... more

A: The good, the bad, and the natural facelift

Julius W. Few, MD

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... more

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