Best Facelift Procedure for a Smoker?

July 28, 2009
Asked By:Babscali in Calif.

I am considering a MACS (short-scar) Facelift or a Deep plane Facelift. Problem is I'm having a hard time kicking my cigarette smoking habit.I know that most plastic surgeons won't perform a Facelift on a smoker & would like to know the safest Facelift for a smoker, MACS (s-lift) or deep plane? Thank you.

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October 5, 2020

Answer: Safest facelift techniques for smokers

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January 28, 2016

Answer: Full surgical facelift is not recommended for smokers

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2016

Answer: Full surgical facelift is not recommended for smokers

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2016

Answer: Facelift and smoking

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2016

Answer: Facelift and smoking

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 12, 2015

Answer: Increased Risks Associated with Smoking

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 12, 2015

Answer: Increased Risks Associated with Smoking

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2015

Answer: Stop smoking

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2015

Answer: Stop smoking

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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