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Facelift now or later? (Photo)

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Clare3343Jul 5, 2024

Hello, I am 49 and deciding on whether a facelift is the best option for aging at their time. I have done fillers, Morpheus, Ultherapy, etc in the past. Thank you for your time.

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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ozge Ergun, MD
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Dr. Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD
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Dr. Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
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Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD
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Dr. Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD
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Dr. Steven H. Wiener, MD
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Dr. Steven H. Wiener, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
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Dear Drifandri, thank you for your question! Typically, surgeons recommend waiting around 3 to 6 months after a facelift before undergoing additional procedures like liposuction and a breast lift. This time allows the initial swelling to resolve, incisions to heal, and tissues to stabilize,...

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