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Should I Lose Weight Before SMAS Facelift and Neck Lift?

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ICIrisheyesAug 24, 2009

Should I lose weight before SMAS Facelift and Submentoplasty Neck lift?  I am having a Face lift & Neck lift & Brow Lift is being covered buy Insurance. Should I loose weight before having anything done?If I don't loose weight now and loose weight later will my new face be all saggy?Thanks

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Dr. Mike Majmundar, MD
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Dr. Mike Majmundar, MD
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Dr. Warren Schutte, MD
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Dr. Warren Schutte, MD
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Dr. Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD
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Dr. Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
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Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 140 Reviews
Answered on Apr 6, 2016
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Dr. Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
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Dr. Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
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Dr. Austin Hayes, MD
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Dr. Michelle J. Place, MD
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Dr. Michelle J. Place, MD
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