Hi there! I have been contemplating a lower facelift for over two years now as I have early jowling, loose skin under my chin and a little sagginess under my cheek area. I have narrowed my options down to two surgeons- 1 in Scotland and in London area. I am approaching age 35 with one child already. Should I go with my lift and if I get pregnant later will it affect my results? Will the weight gain/ loss afterwards cause skin laxity again? Many thanks
January 21, 2020
Answer: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Fillers, Lasers, Peels, Injections Like Juvederm When Pregnant Although it is recommended that women do not get cosmetic procedures while pregnant almost all procedures have not been studied in clinical trials on pregnant women so we do not know if it is safe. If you do move forward with treatments, you do so at your own risk, however, I have had many women do injectables like Juvederm/Restylane/Belotero/Prollineum Versa/Radiesse and Botox/Dysport/Xeomin without any issues. Peels, lasers, and skin care should all be safe as they do not penetrate into the systemic system. If you choose to get a cosmetic treatment while pregnant you will do so at your own risk/chance. Most of my patients pursue skin care, peels, and facials and avoid most lasers and surgery excluding for Aerolase/Laser Genesis, Clear and Brilliant or Venus Viva Nanofractional RF, red light therapy, and injectables. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 21, 2020
Answer: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Fillers, Lasers, Peels, Injections Like Juvederm When Pregnant Although it is recommended that women do not get cosmetic procedures while pregnant almost all procedures have not been studied in clinical trials on pregnant women so we do not know if it is safe. If you do move forward with treatments, you do so at your own risk, however, I have had many women do injectables like Juvederm/Restylane/Belotero/Prollineum Versa/Radiesse and Botox/Dysport/Xeomin without any issues. Peels, lasers, and skin care should all be safe as they do not penetrate into the systemic system. If you choose to get a cosmetic treatment while pregnant you will do so at your own risk/chance. Most of my patients pursue skin care, peels, and facials and avoid most lasers and surgery excluding for Aerolase/Laser Genesis, Clear and Brilliant or Venus Viva Nanofractional RF, red light therapy, and injectables. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Timing of lower facelift and pregnancy It would be unusual for an almost 35 year old person to be a good candidate for a facelift, but an examination of the patient would be needed to ultimately determine this. If there is sagging, excess skin present in the lower face and neck, a facelift could be of benefit. This could be done before pregnancy or after.
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January 6, 2020
Answer: Timing of lower facelift and pregnancy It would be unusual for an almost 35 year old person to be a good candidate for a facelift, but an examination of the patient would be needed to ultimately determine this. If there is sagging, excess skin present in the lower face and neck, a facelift could be of benefit. This could be done before pregnancy or after.
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