I went to sleep about a year ago and woke up like this! I’m only 49 years old, I saw one PS who recommended a lower face/neck lift combo, I was considering it and then read ( on here) that sometimes with jowls the surgery needs to be done twice??? Soon after the initial surgery? Before I do anything I’d like to know what a few facial experts think of my sagging face and best way to fix it. Thank you
Answer: Lower face and necklift Thank you for the question. It's hard to give you specific advice without seeing standard photographs. Lower facelift addresses the jowls and sagging skin in the lower face/neck area and improves the jaw line and neck contour. It's commonly combined with a platysmaplasty, which takes care of the bands in the midline neck ("turkey neck"). It's also common to add fat grafting to cheeks at the time of facelift to restore your youthful cheek volume. I would consult with a qualified plastic surgeon and discuss your specific goals. Please ask your surgeon to show your before and after pictures of his/her patients to get a clear understanding of what is involved in the procedure. Pej Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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Answer: Lower face and necklift Thank you for the question. It's hard to give you specific advice without seeing standard photographs. Lower facelift addresses the jowls and sagging skin in the lower face/neck area and improves the jaw line and neck contour. It's commonly combined with a platysmaplasty, which takes care of the bands in the midline neck ("turkey neck"). It's also common to add fat grafting to cheeks at the time of facelift to restore your youthful cheek volume. I would consult with a qualified plastic surgeon and discuss your specific goals. Please ask your surgeon to show your before and after pictures of his/her patients to get a clear understanding of what is involved in the procedure. Pej Aflaki, M.D. Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon
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Answer: Concept Face and Necklift Thank you for your picture and questions. You would be a good candidate for local anaesthetist facelift and neck lift which will remove any excess skin. This would help achieve a contoured L shaped neck and remove any jowls, giving a nice sharp jawline. Lower eyebag surgery can be performed at the same time to remove the excess skin as well. Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated. The Concept Facelift and Necklift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days. If you have lax facial skin, lost volume and feel that you have jowls and wrinkles on your cheeks and you look tired when you're not then the concept facelift can help improve your appearance. With concept facelift you will look natural and fresh just like the way you feel inside. There are no bandages, drains and hospital stay but with lasting results of traditional facelift techniques it fits with today's age. Typically recovery period is 7-10 days as you do tend to bruise more with your eyes than facelift and necklift. You would need to return for a follow up appointment 7 days later to check your healing progress. What are the benefits of a local anaesthetic facelift? Minimally invasive as it is a short scar facelift, although has the same effects as the Traditional Facelift as the SMAS muscle is tightened along with the skin.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsPlease make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can
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Answer: Concept Face and Necklift Thank you for your picture and questions. You would be a good candidate for local anaesthetist facelift and neck lift which will remove any excess skin. This would help achieve a contoured L shaped neck and remove any jowls, giving a nice sharp jawline. Lower eyebag surgery can be performed at the same time to remove the excess skin as well. Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated. The Concept Facelift and Necklift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days. If you have lax facial skin, lost volume and feel that you have jowls and wrinkles on your cheeks and you look tired when you're not then the concept facelift can help improve your appearance. With concept facelift you will look natural and fresh just like the way you feel inside. There are no bandages, drains and hospital stay but with lasting results of traditional facelift techniques it fits with today's age. Typically recovery period is 7-10 days as you do tend to bruise more with your eyes than facelift and necklift. You would need to return for a follow up appointment 7 days later to check your healing progress. What are the benefits of a local anaesthetic facelift? Minimally invasive as it is a short scar facelift, although has the same effects as the Traditional Facelift as the SMAS muscle is tightened along with the skin.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsPlease make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Face lift to address neck and face laxity Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. In my opinion the best operation for you based on the photos and basic information provided would be a full face lift. A face lift will address the jowls and smooth your neck. The jaw line can be refined and you will have a more youthful appearance. The best thing to do is to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an ASAPS member to evaluate you in person and review your options. Best of luck.
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Face lift to address neck and face laxity Thank you for your question and for attaching photos. In my opinion the best operation for you based on the photos and basic information provided would be a full face lift. A face lift will address the jowls and smooth your neck. The jaw line can be refined and you will have a more youthful appearance. The best thing to do is to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an ASAPS member to evaluate you in person and review your options. Best of luck.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Lower facelift vs neck lift vs full facelift A neck lift only improves the area below the jawline, while a lower facelift usually includes some of the neck and jowls. When there is an issue higher up in the cheeks as you appear to have a bit of, then a full lift can give a more balanced result.
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November 2, 2017
Answer: Lower facelift vs neck lift vs full facelift A neck lift only improves the area below the jawline, while a lower facelift usually includes some of the neck and jowls. When there is an issue higher up in the cheeks as you appear to have a bit of, then a full lift can give a more balanced result.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Treatment for lower face and neck I would recommend a facelift for you and this would tighten the area of your neck and your lower face. The results of a facelift could last several years but sometimes a second procedure may be needed after this time to maintain the appearance.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Treatment for lower face and neck I would recommend a facelift for you and this would tighten the area of your neck and your lower face. The results of a facelift could last several years but sometimes a second procedure may be needed after this time to maintain the appearance.
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