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After facelift (rhytidectomy) and fat grafting you will be able to wear a dental retainer almost immediately as it will have no effect on your healing or the final result of your surgery.
Good question. You should be able to wear it several days after the surgery, depending on your amount of swelling and your comfort level. Consult your surgeon for definite advice
In my practice you would be permitted to wear your retainers immediately after a facelift. The question should be addressed however to your own surgeon.
Thanks for posting the question. Assuming there are no incisions inside your mouth from any additional procedures, it would be fine to wear them right even the same day after surgery in my opinion. Many times patients will ask when they can wear dentures and the answer is the same. Of course you should ask your surgeon for his instructions.
I would allow patients to wear their retainers immediately after surgery. However, your surgeon might have different thoughts and your question is best directed to your chosen surgeon.
You should ask your surgeon, since the answer varies by practitioner. I allow my patients to wear their retainers at 3 weeks.
A lymphatic massage after a facelift procedure will certainly help once the sutures are removed. A lymphatic massage post facelift will maximize wound healing and decrease swelling.
You do not have significant asymmetry that would warrant a major surgical intervention. My advice to you at this point, is not to do any surgery. Slight fat grafting or filler to the right cheek may improve some minor facial asymmetry and perceived hollowness of the right compared to left. These...
I have never heard of a ponytail lift. Many names are marketed as great inventions, and they are nothing but the same procedures we all do (with a bigger public relations agent). Concentrate on finding a board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon and do not pay attention to...
I use oral sedation and local anesthesia for the majority of my facelifts and find it easy for the patient with very little trouble for me. With the proper mixture time will fly by, you will sleep and have very little memory of the event the next day. This includes the stings you will feel from...
You are giving yourself a daily "ponytail" facelift! By pulling your hair into a pony tail you are lifting the facial tissue and creating a smoother appearance. When you release the ponytail the tension is released revealing your natural face. You have not coaused any damage by...
Without an exam in person it is difficult to say what is going on with your neck. It is probably best tow it a full year for things to really soften before undergoing any additional surgery.
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