I had a facelift and fat grafting to face 4 months ago. I am having problems with a upper back tooth and may need an extraction - will the trauma of the surgery damage the grafted fat?
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When the skin is separated from the underlying tissues during surgery, small sensory #nerves are cut. Varying degrees of numbness will be present after surgery and will improve gradually as the nerves reconnect to the skin. This process can take from 2-6 months for face, neck and cheeks, and to...
Both of these lift techniques rely on something to hold the mid face in place. The idea is that after mobilization of the soft tissue the holding agent dissolves with the endotine technique and the tissue has healed in it’s new position. With a thread lift, the tissue is not mobilized and the t...
Social drinking one week prior to surgery should not be any problem for you. Enjoy your vacation and get rest during the week prior to surgery. Best regards.
