Hello doctors, I would like to have neck lift with a lower face lift sometime in the next 8 months or so. I used to get restylane in the nasolabial lines but I haven't had it in almost two years. Is it okay to get the filler in the smile lines if I intend to have a lower facelift in the near future? Will the filler affect my facelift results in a negative way? Thanks
May 9, 2017
Answer: Filler Before Facelift Thank you for your question. Yes, its fine to have filler in this area before a facelift. A facelift will normal lessen these lines, therefore I would suggest waiting after your facelift, as the amount you may need could be less. All The Best
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Filler Before Facelift Thank you for your question. Yes, its fine to have filler in this area before a facelift. A facelift will normal lessen these lines, therefore I would suggest waiting after your facelift, as the amount you may need could be less. All The Best
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Facelift and Filler Yes, it is perfectly ok to have filler placed in the nasolabial folds prior to a lower facelift. As a general statement, and depending on the surgical technique, the nasolabial folds usually do not change after a lift. Most surgeons will not alter their technique, nor how tight they pull (or not pull) the jawline tissue based on pre-existing filler in the folds. I typically advise patients to delay their filler until after the facelift surgery since it is quite possible that they would need less filler, or none at all. The reason is not because the folds will improve (they won't), but because the entire lower face is going to look much more youthful and attractive afterwards.Best,Doc L
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Facelift and Filler Yes, it is perfectly ok to have filler placed in the nasolabial folds prior to a lower facelift. As a general statement, and depending on the surgical technique, the nasolabial folds usually do not change after a lift. Most surgeons will not alter their technique, nor how tight they pull (or not pull) the jawline tissue based on pre-existing filler in the folds. I typically advise patients to delay their filler until after the facelift surgery since it is quite possible that they would need less filler, or none at all. The reason is not because the folds will improve (they won't), but because the entire lower face is going to look much more youthful and attractive afterwards.Best,Doc L
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