And is it better to find a surgeon who takes more or less time in the OR? Thanks!
Answer: Time for facelift and neck lift This is a tough question to answer in a broad sense, because each case is typically individualized. We typically plan on about four hours for a routine facelift and neck lift. However, there have been cases that have gone as quickly as one and a half hours and others that have taken six hours. I do not think that a surgeon who takes longer is a safer or better surgeon. In fact, in my experience, often the surgeons who take longer to complete a surgery take longer for the simple reason that they do not perform the procedure very often.
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Answer: Time for facelift and neck lift This is a tough question to answer in a broad sense, because each case is typically individualized. We typically plan on about four hours for a routine facelift and neck lift. However, there have been cases that have gone as quickly as one and a half hours and others that have taken six hours. I do not think that a surgeon who takes longer is a safer or better surgeon. In fact, in my experience, often the surgeons who take longer to complete a surgery take longer for the simple reason that they do not perform the procedure very often.
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Answer: Duration of surgery Timing and duration of surgery varies greatly. Some surgeons do a great job quickly, others take longer and also do a great job. In the end it really doesn't matter as a couple hours of anesthesia makes no significant difference in recovery, especially if it is only IV sedation. The only real things that matter are the quality of the dissection, the meticulous control of bleeding, and the final result. Best of luck!
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Answer: Duration of surgery Timing and duration of surgery varies greatly. Some surgeons do a great job quickly, others take longer and also do a great job. In the end it really doesn't matter as a couple hours of anesthesia makes no significant difference in recovery, especially if it is only IV sedation. The only real things that matter are the quality of the dissection, the meticulous control of bleeding, and the final result. Best of luck!
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January 14, 2019
Answer: Facelift can easily be done just with Local Anesthesia in the office For most patients, facial cosmetic surgeries can be done in the office under local anesthesia - mini facelift, mid face lift, neck lift, blepharoplasties etc. For example, bilateral upper & lower blepharoplasty, mid face lift, Short Scar facelift and neck lift usually takes me about 90 minutes in the office under local anesthesia. The goal is to have patients looking natural.I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.
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January 14, 2019
Answer: Facelift can easily be done just with Local Anesthesia in the office For most patients, facial cosmetic surgeries can be done in the office under local anesthesia - mini facelift, mid face lift, neck lift, blepharoplasties etc. For example, bilateral upper & lower blepharoplasty, mid face lift, Short Scar facelift and neck lift usually takes me about 90 minutes in the office under local anesthesia. The goal is to have patients looking natural.I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.
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January 12, 2019
Answer: Facelift time for procedure There is not "typical" time. What you should receive is the time that is needed to address your concerns. Often the phrase "facelift" may actually end up meaning the patient wants the face, neck, lower and upper eyelids and maybe even the brow position improved.So, the best advice is to seek out a face to face consultation with board certified plastic surgeon. After that visit, you should have a better feel for what you want done and the time it would take. Sincerely,
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January 12, 2019
Answer: Facelift time for procedure There is not "typical" time. What you should receive is the time that is needed to address your concerns. Often the phrase "facelift" may actually end up meaning the patient wants the face, neck, lower and upper eyelids and maybe even the brow position improved.So, the best advice is to seek out a face to face consultation with board certified plastic surgeon. After that visit, you should have a better feel for what you want done and the time it would take. Sincerely,
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Time for facelift surgery The time it takes for facelift surgery can vary quite a bit. It mostly depends on what exactly is being done. Sometimes eyelid and brow surgery is done together with the faelift, and of course this will add time to the procedure. There are also many different types of facelift procedures and some take longer to perform than others. The skill of the surgeon is also important but many expert surgeons take a little longer because they are more meticulous or are performing advanced procedures - so don't base your surgeon selection on time alone.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Time for facelift surgery The time it takes for facelift surgery can vary quite a bit. It mostly depends on what exactly is being done. Sometimes eyelid and brow surgery is done together with the faelift, and of course this will add time to the procedure. There are also many different types of facelift procedures and some take longer to perform than others. The skill of the surgeon is also important but many expert surgeons take a little longer because they are more meticulous or are performing advanced procedures - so don't base your surgeon selection on time alone.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Variables The duration of a facelift surgery may vary depending on many factors. Every facelift surgery to be performed should be planned individually and specifically for the patient who is going to have the surgery. It is possible to talk about many factors such as whether the neck will be operated on along with the face, the extensiveness of the facelift surgery, skin and tissue structure of the patient, whether the patient has had similiar surgery before, whether it is combined with another operation.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Variables The duration of a facelift surgery may vary depending on many factors. Every facelift surgery to be performed should be planned individually and specifically for the patient who is going to have the surgery. It is possible to talk about many factors such as whether the neck will be operated on along with the face, the extensiveness of the facelift surgery, skin and tissue structure of the patient, whether the patient has had similiar surgery before, whether it is combined with another operation.
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