Simply, despite being late 20s who people say looks 20, I much prefer how my face looks when laying down on my back and looking up at a mirror, vs standing and looking straight. It moves the fat pads up and out, smooths transitions, improves mouth/jowl area too. Is this likely somewhat true for almost anyone at any age, or does it really always mean something? I ask because I know it is fairly well known and a test that the former can show what a face-lift would help achieve. That bugs me!
June 24, 2016
Answer: Looking down in the mirror... Because gravity pulls down, a patientwill always look worst when looking down in a mirror.There are other factorsaffecting this. As aging continues thesetest becomes more significant. Manybelieve that by laying down and lookingup in the mirror will provide a general ideaof how a face lift will look. I advise patientswhen evaluating their faces do it in a verticalposition like sitting in front of the mirror. Lookingdown in a mirror can be deceiving and discouraging.Best Wishes.
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June 24, 2016
Answer: Looking down in the mirror... Because gravity pulls down, a patientwill always look worst when looking down in a mirror.There are other factorsaffecting this. As aging continues thesetest becomes more significant. Manybelieve that by laying down and lookingup in the mirror will provide a general ideaof how a face lift will look. I advise patientswhen evaluating their faces do it in a verticalposition like sitting in front of the mirror. Lookingdown in a mirror can be deceiving and discouraging.Best Wishes.
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June 28, 2016
Answer: THE BEST AND WORST OF GRAVITY ON YOUR FACE It is absolutely true that certain facial positions are more flattering than others. The same can be said for your body. The trick is to promote the good and avoid the bad as much as possible. That being said, lying on your back and looking into a mirror has long been a layman's test of the need for a facelift since it eliminates the affects of gravity. Looking down into the mirror exaggerates the affects. But don't take that as a need for a facelift. Skin laxity becomes apparent in most people in their 20s, but it is rarely visible unless exaggerated by positions, as you have. The best way at allay your concern is to visit a reputable board certified plastic surgeon who could evaluate you for premature skin laxity. Chances are you are simply being fooled by an unfair representation of yourself.
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June 28, 2016
Answer: THE BEST AND WORST OF GRAVITY ON YOUR FACE It is absolutely true that certain facial positions are more flattering than others. The same can be said for your body. The trick is to promote the good and avoid the bad as much as possible. That being said, lying on your back and looking into a mirror has long been a layman's test of the need for a facelift since it eliminates the affects of gravity. Looking down into the mirror exaggerates the affects. But don't take that as a need for a facelift. Skin laxity becomes apparent in most people in their 20s, but it is rarely visible unless exaggerated by positions, as you have. The best way at allay your concern is to visit a reputable board certified plastic surgeon who could evaluate you for premature skin laxity. Chances are you are simply being fooled by an unfair representation of yourself.
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