Should cheek and lip injections be dissolved before a SMAS face lift?

January 23, 2017
Asked By:shawnkneale in Houston, TX

I had Voluma injected approximately 6 months ago. (2 syringes). I've decided to just go ahead and do a SMAS facelift. I've had consults with two surgeons that have been in the business for a while and they said that there is no need to dissolve injections. My 3rd consult was with a much younger surgeon who has a lot less time in the field but he only does facial work. His response was to dissolve the injections in order to see the natural face before performing the lift. I'm not sure what to do.

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