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Do I need a facelift to improve the look of my face?

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Wendy MayJul 25, 2017

I wanted to ask if I need a face lift I am 46 currently get Botox also are my eyebrows in a good position I wanted to know do I need to get anything done to improve myself

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Dr. Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS
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Dr. Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 30, 2018
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Aug 3, 2017
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Dr. Kevin Sadati, DO
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Dr. Kevin Sadati, DO
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
4.8 | 338 Reviews
Answered on Dec 27, 2018
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Dr. J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS
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Dr. J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 109 Reviews
Answered on Jul 31, 2017
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Dr. Mark Beaty, MD
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Dr. Mark Beaty, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 46 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 1742 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS
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Dr. Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 172 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 26 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. John Mesa, MD
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Dr. John Mesa, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 778 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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Dr. Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS
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Dr. Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.3 | 80 Reviews
Answered on Jul 26, 2017
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John Mesa, MD

Patients with questions about how to speed up the healing process after facelift ( eg. with hyperbaric oxygen, etc) should contact the plastic surgeon that will  perform the procedure to determine if it is safe to do so. 

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Kevin Sadati, DO

Based on pictures you provided, you have very minimal laxity of jowls and neck area. I would recommend minimally invasive devices like Vivace, radio-frequency and micro-needling device, that can tightens your deep tissue. Laser devices like fractionated Co2 can improve your superficial skin a...

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Does wearing dentures both top and bottom affect outcomes of Facelifts?

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Kevin Sadati, DO

This is an excellent question and it is asked by some of my patients during consultation.  Dentures do not effect the outcome of your facelift surgery.  Facelift is designed to improve the lower face and neck tissue laxity.  You are a good candidate for a lower face and neck lift, if there are...

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How long do I have to wait before wearing small studded earrings?

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Miguel Delgado, MD

10 months should be ample time for healing and you should be able to wear earrings now. You should see your surgeon, your ears might need to be re-pierced. Good luck!

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Facelift with or without permanent suture?

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Kevin Sadati, DO

I have performed well over 3,000 facelifts. Initially for the first 500 of my facelifts, I used non-absorbable sutures using my Double C plication technique.  About 4% of my patients had sutures reaction and extrusions. After that I changed my sutures to Vicryl, which absorbs in 6 months. I ...

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