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How Long Does a Deep Plane Facelift Last?

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GabrielleC.Oct 16, 2008

A deep place face lift really just lasts 5 - 10 years? I read this somewhere. After 5 - 10 years I look as old as before the lift? That hurts. And what do I then? Is there no way to die beautiful? (Not that I plan that at the moment, if you know what I mean.) Gabrielle

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Dr. Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS
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Dr. Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS
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Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
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Dr. Alexander Donath, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS
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Dr. Miguel Delgado, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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