I am 42yrs old and have been recommended a cheek lift (mini face lift?). Dr said this would be performed by tightening only the skin - no adjustment to the underlying muscle or stitches to the tissue under the skin. Does this sound right? Or will everything end up sagging pretty soon after if only the skin is tightened?
March 27, 2016
Answer: Sounds Like a Mini "Skin Only" Lift Without understanding visually the aging changes that you have at age 42, it is very difficult to give specific advice. However, it sounds as if you are having a "skin only" form of mini lift. "Skin Only" procedures rely on elevation of skin, removal of redundant skin, and placement of tension on the skin. For a variety of reasons, such procedures are no longer commonly performed. A second opinion is what I would recommend.
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March 27, 2016
Answer: Sounds Like a Mini "Skin Only" Lift Without understanding visually the aging changes that you have at age 42, it is very difficult to give specific advice. However, it sounds as if you are having a "skin only" form of mini lift. "Skin Only" procedures rely on elevation of skin, removal of redundant skin, and placement of tension on the skin. For a variety of reasons, such procedures are no longer commonly performed. A second opinion is what I would recommend.
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April 13, 2010
Answer: A cheek lift should elevate the cheek below the the eye. This is usually done by elevating the muscle and skin. This would depend on what your problem is and the skill of the surgeon. It is not a facelift. See an experienced facelift surgeon to find out which is right for you.
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April 13, 2010
Answer: A cheek lift should elevate the cheek below the the eye. This is usually done by elevating the muscle and skin. This would depend on what your problem is and the skill of the surgeon. It is not a facelift. See an experienced facelift surgeon to find out which is right for you.
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