I recently noticed that half my face is getting thinner and when i touch the area it even feels thinner. What could cause this? And is it possible or the face to completely sink in and cause a disability or damage? What could also help to correct this and make it more even again?
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Answer: Half my seems to be getting skinnier. is it possible or the face to completely sink in & cause a disability or damage?
Sagging skin in the lower part of the face is usually best treated with a facelift to lift the cheeks and neck into a more youthful position. Of course, each patient is different. Keep in mind that the goal of any facelift procedure is not to totally eliminate folds around the mouth as getting...
In the 1970s and 1980s, there were more reports of lateral sweep happening after facelift surgery, as surgeons have understood the anatomy of this operation better, it has become less and less common to see a lateral sweepafter facelift. What we see in your pictures, could represent...
Submandibular glands are playing a major role in producingsaliva for oral hygiene and food digestion. Removing these glands can be arisky and compromise salivary function. Older plastic surgeons commonlyremove parts of these large glands to achieve a more angular jawlines. I haveperformed well...
