I'm 45 and have had Lupus SLE since I was 23 years old. My lupus has been under control for years but not without the help of a weekly methotrexate injection and 8mg methylprednisilone a day. I would like to explore getting a facelift, possibly just lower facelift. Before I spend lots of money on consultations, I would like to know if it's even possible to do this surgery on someone like me. Thanks for your time to help me!
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Your photo shows extra skin, fat, and probably loose muscles in the front of your neck. You also have lower jowl bulges near the jawline. Either a full facelift, or a lower cheek and necklift would smooth out and better define your neck, jawline, and lower cheeks, creating a more youthful look...
Those are probably not fat pads. They are probably branches of the facial artery. The artery is rather curvy in that area and can poke up from the fat below.
Treatment of facial asymmetry. You have more asymmetry than normal. How to adjust your face depends on what bothers you most. A Browlift using the Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift will make your face more vibrant and youthful as well as improving the asymmetry. A chin reduction and...
