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Will a Facelift Tighten Pores?

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sebastianaSep 15, 2009

My pores are so large that my skin sags and looks like fine wrinkles. If I were to have a facelift, would it have an adequate effect on tightening them? I would assume they would soften, just like any other facial wrinkles. I am aware that a facelift is not a solution for acne scarring, but my main concern is pore size.

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Dr. Paul K. Holden, MD
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Answered on Nov 25, 2012
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Dr. James M. Pearson, MD, FACS
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Dr. James M. Pearson, MD, FACS
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Answered on Apr 4, 2012
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Answered on Oct 20, 2010
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Dr. David L. Mobley, MD, FACS
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Dr. David L. Mobley, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Sep 23, 2009
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Sep 16, 2009
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Answered on Sep 16, 2009
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