I had a Sculptra injection and am supposed to have 1 more in 6 weeks, the doctor's idea was to make my skin stronger so he can do a threadlift. After doing some research I think this is not for me and I'd like to go back to my original idea of having a traditional facelift - but I am now worried that if I get a facelift when my skin is a bit tighter from the Sculptra treatment it will sag again in 1-2 years once the Sculptra wears off. Can this be a problem after just 1 Sculptra injection?
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Thanks for the Question & Congratulations on your procedure @Rosemarie44!!Although I do not typically use staples in facelift surgery, it is a common practice among some surgeons. There is no right or wrong reason but it's personal preference. I find that sutures allow more precise skin ...
Jaw implants should not cause bone erosion if done well. Most of the time the bone is on hard bone. Chin implants have been known to erode bone but this is mostly related to when they are placed more superiorly where the bone is soft. If done well I would not worry about his as much.
Most patients will experience some mild degree of rebound relaxation after facelift surgery. As the swelling settles down, the skin will soften and experience some mild relaxation. Small areas of looseness may appear, particularly under the chin and some neck wrinkles will reappear. This may be...
