Male, nearly 48 yrs old, 6' tall, 175 lbs. I lost 65 lbs at a rate of 1.3 lbs/wk after many years of being overweight. My weight has been stable using tirzepatide for 3-4 months, and I do not anticipate being impacted by drug shortages, so I am interested in restoring my appearance. What would be required to compensate for the loss of volume and excess skin shown in the photos? Do I need a facelift, or would fillers be an option? For either of those, what types would be my best options?
June 4, 2024
Answer: Facelift necessary after weight loss? Hello @Hypersonic, thank you for your question. Based on the photos, and considering the results you want, I recommend a facelift for the second and third thirds of your face. This includes the first third of the neck. This would be part of your surgical plan for you to obtain better results. During this type of procedure, it is important to develop a surgical plan that considers the relationship between the areas to be treated and the other areas of the face to achieve a balanced, harmonious and long-lasting result. When considering a facelift a consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is realistically possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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June 4, 2024
Answer: Facelift necessary after weight loss? Hello @Hypersonic, thank you for your question. Based on the photos, and considering the results you want, I recommend a facelift for the second and third thirds of your face. This includes the first third of the neck. This would be part of your surgical plan for you to obtain better results. During this type of procedure, it is important to develop a surgical plan that considers the relationship between the areas to be treated and the other areas of the face to achieve a balanced, harmonious and long-lasting result. When considering a facelift a consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is realistically possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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May 29, 2024
Answer: Facelift vs Non-surgical treatments Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. In terms of features that can restore volume in the face, SCULPTRA is a typical product that does not get significantly impacted by weight loss or low body fat in general. Fat transfer can also restore volume in the mid-face, and a facelift tends to redistribute the volume, creating the impression of softer mid-face contours. If you want to understand the impact of a facelift intervention, lying down completely flat without a pillow generally gives a reasonable understanding of what facelift surgery can produce as an end result. For restoring volume close to the appearance of the mid-face before weight loss, fat transfer or SCULPTRA are probably the most effective options.
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May 29, 2024
Answer: Facelift vs Non-surgical treatments Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. In terms of features that can restore volume in the face, SCULPTRA is a typical product that does not get significantly impacted by weight loss or low body fat in general. Fat transfer can also restore volume in the mid-face, and a facelift tends to redistribute the volume, creating the impression of softer mid-face contours. If you want to understand the impact of a facelift intervention, lying down completely flat without a pillow generally gives a reasonable understanding of what facelift surgery can produce as an end result. For restoring volume close to the appearance of the mid-face before weight loss, fat transfer or SCULPTRA are probably the most effective options.
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