I have RA and really want a facelift but I think I have Raynaud syndrome but never diagnosed can I still have a facelift?
Answer: Facelift in the setting of Raynaud's Depending on the severity of the condition, a facial rejuvenation procedure might still be possible. I agree that a formal workup and evaluation by your primary care doctor and/or rheumatologist would be indicated prior to proceeding with surgery, and that the surgical techniques might be modified in order to minimize the risks of complications such as skin loss.
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Answer: Facelift in the setting of Raynaud's Depending on the severity of the condition, a facial rejuvenation procedure might still be possible. I agree that a formal workup and evaluation by your primary care doctor and/or rheumatologist would be indicated prior to proceeding with surgery, and that the surgical techniques might be modified in order to minimize the risks of complications such as skin loss.
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Answer: Raynaud syndrome and facelift If you have a mild RA, facelift is a good option. I have performed facelift for 9 patients with mild Raynaud Syndrome. It requires experience and different facelift methodology to have a good results.
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Answer: Raynaud syndrome and facelift If you have a mild RA, facelift is a good option. I have performed facelift for 9 patients with mild Raynaud Syndrome. It requires experience and different facelift methodology to have a good results.
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March 4, 2018
Answer: Facelift I would suggest seeing a Rheumatologist to work up your symptoms. If you do have Raynaud's syndrome this can be managed with medication prior to considering an elective cosmetic procedure such as a facelift.
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March 4, 2018
Answer: Facelift I would suggest seeing a Rheumatologist to work up your symptoms. If you do have Raynaud's syndrome this can be managed with medication prior to considering an elective cosmetic procedure such as a facelift.
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March 4, 2018
Answer: RA and Raynauds affecting facelift. The best 1st step would be to have your primary care doctor test you for Raynauds so you know exactly where you stand. There are several unknowns here. 1) do you have Raynauds, 2) what are you trying to correct and 3) what is your specific anatomy. Raynauds affects small blood vessels mostly in the extremities, nose and ears. Even with this reduction in blood flow, an improvement likely can be obtained by modifying the extent of the procedure, so your SMAS can still be elevated and your skin smoothed. The exact extent of this would need to be determined by your plastic surgeon. Although most surgeons try to avoid performing facelifts on smokers, due to the decreased blood flow in the skin, a limited incision/dissection facelift can still gain some improvement.
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March 4, 2018
Answer: RA and Raynauds affecting facelift. The best 1st step would be to have your primary care doctor test you for Raynauds so you know exactly where you stand. There are several unknowns here. 1) do you have Raynauds, 2) what are you trying to correct and 3) what is your specific anatomy. Raynauds affects small blood vessels mostly in the extremities, nose and ears. Even with this reduction in blood flow, an improvement likely can be obtained by modifying the extent of the procedure, so your SMAS can still be elevated and your skin smoothed. The exact extent of this would need to be determined by your plastic surgeon. Although most surgeons try to avoid performing facelifts on smokers, due to the decreased blood flow in the skin, a limited incision/dissection facelift can still gain some improvement.
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March 4, 2018
Answer: I think I have Raynaud syndrome, can still have a facelift? It is best to get clearance from your rheumatologist, once you have been diagnosed with the syndrome. Skin flap necrosis would be a potential concern due to restricted blood flow when performing a facelift procedure
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March 4, 2018
Answer: I think I have Raynaud syndrome, can still have a facelift? It is best to get clearance from your rheumatologist, once you have been diagnosed with the syndrome. Skin flap necrosis would be a potential concern due to restricted blood flow when performing a facelift procedure
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