Hi doctors. Im 65 yo, 98 lbs, in the process of choosing a surgeon for neck/face lift. One dr declined me due to my weight with no other explanation , while two other doctors didn’t mantion any concern . I have Hashimotos and thyroid is stable. Haven’t found research on this . Your thoughts ? Thanks
August 15, 2025
Answer: Face/ necklift, any concerns for underweight patients? Thank you for your pictures and questions. Generally speaking, I would never turn away a patient based on weight alone. It is just a number, kind of like age. Evaluating a patient to be a good candidate for surgery is based on several factors, and there are no hard and fast rules (with some exceptions). If a surgeon turned you away, it was likely because they came to the conclusion that the risks of surgery for you were too high to proceed. With patients who are underweight, the concern would be that if they were malnourished, they would not have the capability to heal properly after surgery. This could be evaluated prior to surgery with some basic lab work to alleviate any concerns. I would suggest you schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is willing to take the time to discuss your case and go over concerns and do whatever it takes to achieve your result while minimizing risk and optimizing your ability to have an amazing outcome. Hope this helps! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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August 15, 2025
Answer: Face/ necklift, any concerns for underweight patients? Thank you for your pictures and questions. Generally speaking, I would never turn away a patient based on weight alone. It is just a number, kind of like age. Evaluating a patient to be a good candidate for surgery is based on several factors, and there are no hard and fast rules (with some exceptions). If a surgeon turned you away, it was likely because they came to the conclusion that the risks of surgery for you were too high to proceed. With patients who are underweight, the concern would be that if they were malnourished, they would not have the capability to heal properly after surgery. This could be evaluated prior to surgery with some basic lab work to alleviate any concerns. I would suggest you schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon who is willing to take the time to discuss your case and go over concerns and do whatever it takes to achieve your result while minimizing risk and optimizing your ability to have an amazing outcome. Hope this helps! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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August 15, 2025
Answer: Full face neck lift Based on your nicely posted photo I see no probably doing a full face neck lift with muscle complication fee $15,000-$25,000. You would need a full medical clearance. Best of virtual consult with for more information. Regards.
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August 15, 2025
Answer: Full face neck lift Based on your nicely posted photo I see no probably doing a full face neck lift with muscle complication fee $15,000-$25,000. You would need a full medical clearance. Best of virtual consult with for more information. Regards.
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