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Can a Mid Face Lift Also Improve Mild Skin Laxity Under Eyes?

pam1970Dec 14, 2009
I am considering a mid facelift and have a small amount of loose skin under my eyes. Would the mid facelift address this or would I have to have additional surgery for the under eye skin?

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Dr. Paul S. Nassif, MD
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Dr. Paul S. Nassif, MD
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Dr. Ricardo A. Meade, MD
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Dr. Ricardo A. Meade, MD
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Dr. Sam Speron, MD, FACS
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
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Dr. Scott Trimas, MD
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Dr. Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS
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Dr. Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS
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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MD
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