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Why Didn't My Facelift Work? (photo)

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Mommy123456Oct 2, 2012

Hi There. I am 44 years old, athletic, non smoker or drinker, healthy and have never had a problem healing. Six months ago I had a mid facelift, anterior neck lift and upper blepharoplasty to address facial sagging that no amount of exercise could cure. I did my research and communicated my expectations clearly with the surgeon. I healed well, the scars are almost invisble BUT I see no difference. I look almost exactly the same as before. Why didn't my surgery work? Why did it fail? I'm so upset.

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Dr. Jerome Edelstein, MD
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Dr. Miguel Delgado, MD
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Dr. Miguel Delgado, MD
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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD
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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD
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Dr. Benjamin C. Marcus, MD
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Dr. Benjamin C. Marcus, MD
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Answered on Oct 9, 2012
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
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Answered on Oct 7, 2012
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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
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Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 103 Reviews
Answered on Oct 3, 2012
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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