I have a hole from a piercing on my upper lip. I hate it and regret it every time I look in a mirror! Can this be repaired? If so, what would it cost in Texas? Would it scar?
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The deep plane facelift involves disscting in the tissue layer (the SMAS) that contains the muscles and some of the inelastic tissue of the face. The SMAS is then pulled "up and back," helping restore a more youthful appearance to the face. Although its use has decreased in...
Tumescent Anesthesia for a facelift is a popular technique that I have used for the past 15 years or more. After local anesthesia is injected in the areas for incision, fluid consisting of a combination of dilute local anesthesia with epinephrine which helps constrict blood vessels to...
Thank you for your question. Especially with
adverse conditions like lupus and fibromyalgia, it would be wise to discuss
specific instructions and concerns with your surgeon. The disease should be
maintained and under control before the surgery is performed.