I am seeing a lot of answers about how soon people can get their hair colored with chemicals on incisions. But I am more worried about internal suture or scar tissue strain. Those shampoo bowls can be hard on the neck and there can be a lot of straining in weird directions...how soon till that level of pressure and pulling is safe after face/neck lift?
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Answer: Internal Sutures and Neck Strain After a Face/Neck Lift
For the past 20 years, I have specialized in performing facelift surgeries using local anesthesia and twilight sedation, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for my patients. More recently, I have adopted the advanced Preservation Deep Plane Facelift technique, which I also perform under...
The answer to your question really requires a virtual and likely in-person consultation. Generally speaking, most patients in their mid-40's are within the window where an isolated neck lift works. This is not designed for and does not allow for substantial skin removal. However, patients...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.
In general, to evaluate the potential impact of a deep plane facelift, I recommend examining your features while lying down completely flat in front of a mirror rather than relying on a selfie. This perspective reveals the...