I am having a lower face lift and I don't want to take antibiotics. I am a healthy female, active, non smoker, age 44. Are antibiotics a must or can this procedure be done without them? I have read the risk of infection is very low, less than 1% in healthy individuals. Is that accurate? I will be taking some herbs to enhance immune function in the weeks prior to surgery. Thank you in advance for your time.
Answers (14)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Thank you for asking a great question. The answer is twofold because phentermine is a stimulant that can raise blood pressure. However, the most important reason is that use of such medications can lead to a depletion of catecholamine reserves, which would would blunt your body's ability to...
A neck lift (platysmaplasty) always gives a little better result when done with a lower facelift. Be sure to get them done under local and enjoy the new you.
Thank you for your question. Lower facelifts aren’t generally performed at this age due to the lack of lines, wrinkles, and fallen tissue. Dermal fillers are a better option for restoring definition and youthful fullness along the chin and jawline. If submental fat is a concern, you could also c...
