Could mini facelift been only a skin lift due to lack of swelling, pain & numbness afterwards?

March 12, 2023
Asked By:scorpstar in Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

I had a mini facelift a few years ago at 47 years old. I was told it was a S-Lift. It was done under local anaesthetic. I didn’t have any swelling at all or numbness after the surgery. I was out in public the next day. My face was tight and slim . It lasted about 8 months . Could this have been a skin lift only due to the lack of swelling, pain and numbness? The Dr is no longer practicing.

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March 14, 2023

Answer: Mini facelift

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 14, 2023

Answer: Mini facelift

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 13, 2023

Answer: Need to come in to consult

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 13, 2023

Answer: Need to come in to consult

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 20, 2023

Answer: Impossible to know

Michal Brichacek, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 20, 2023

Answer: Impossible to know

Michal Brichacek, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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March 15, 2023

Answer: Facelift results

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACSBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
March 15, 2023

Answer: Facelift results

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May 22, 2023

Answer: Yes its possible

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