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How Much Bandaging from Facelift?

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iluvchicagoFeb 21, 2010
I am an older mom (48). How much facial bandaging would be required for a face lift? Would I scare my children if I had too many bandages on my face? I would like to do this procedure while my husband is out of town and my kids are in school. I can hire a babsitter to pick them up, but they of course they would still see me bandaged. Please advise.

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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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