I'm 54, in pretty good health but a fair amount of sun damage as I've been an "outdoor" gal for many years. I've had decent IPL results, botox on forehead only, and now a great new neck. However, now I have very pronounced lines at corners of mouth and "smokers" lines (never have smoked)! Hate to think I have to spend more money already as I thought these would be at least a bit better? I did have some sort of laser work on those smoker lines over five years ago.
Answer: Facelift Those lines at the corners of the mouth can be pretty stubborn, even though it looks like you had a good facelift done. Lines around the mouth may need to be addressed with injectable or laser if you want further improvement.
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Answer: Facelift Those lines at the corners of the mouth can be pretty stubborn, even though it looks like you had a good facelift done. Lines around the mouth may need to be addressed with injectable or laser if you want further improvement.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Smokers lines and facelifting A facelift will improve your jowls and lax facial skin on your cheeks (as it has done beautifully) It won't change the area around the mouth which is better treated with botox, dermal fillers, peels and/or CO2 laser resurfacing. The recovery from deep treatment with the later can be longer than a facelift if really effective results are to be achieved. Perhaps discuss this with your facelift surgeon as I would hate for any patient to continue to be disappointed in an area when there are good treatments available. Good luck.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Smokers lines and facelifting A facelift will improve your jowls and lax facial skin on your cheeks (as it has done beautifully) It won't change the area around the mouth which is better treated with botox, dermal fillers, peels and/or CO2 laser resurfacing. The recovery from deep treatment with the later can be longer than a facelift if really effective results are to be achieved. Perhaps discuss this with your facelift surgeon as I would hate for any patient to continue to be disappointed in an area when there are good treatments available. Good luck.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Disappointed? Thank you for your pictures. I think your facelift and neck look very good. You now have s good foundation but the covering(The skin) needs work. Your skin could benefit from a nice skin care regimen, laser resurfacing and possibly some discreet areas of fat grafting.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Disappointed? Thank you for your pictures. I think your facelift and neck look very good. You now have s good foundation but the covering(The skin) needs work. Your skin could benefit from a nice skin care regimen, laser resurfacing and possibly some discreet areas of fat grafting.
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August 17, 2015
Answer: The next step after a Facelift The question you ask is an excellent one. As you know, a facelift is a
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August 17, 2015
Answer: The next step after a Facelift The question you ask is an excellent one. As you know, a facelift is a
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August 17, 2015
Answer: Persistent smoker's lines following facelift Hello. Thank you for your question. A facelift serves the purpose of lifting and tightening the lower face and neck. Based upon your pictures, it appears that you have had an excellent result in these areas. A mid-face lift serves the purpose of elevating the cheek fat pad and softening the depth of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines. The pictures don't really show these ares adequately for assessment. The smoker's lines around the mouth and the creases at the corner's of the mouth are not really addressed with either of these procedures. The best way to treat those areas is with a combination of skin resurfacing (laser, chemical peel, or dermabrasion) and fillers. I hope this information is helpful.
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August 17, 2015
Answer: Persistent smoker's lines following facelift Hello. Thank you for your question. A facelift serves the purpose of lifting and tightening the lower face and neck. Based upon your pictures, it appears that you have had an excellent result in these areas. A mid-face lift serves the purpose of elevating the cheek fat pad and softening the depth of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines. The pictures don't really show these ares adequately for assessment. The smoker's lines around the mouth and the creases at the corner's of the mouth are not really addressed with either of these procedures. The best way to treat those areas is with a combination of skin resurfacing (laser, chemical peel, or dermabrasion) and fillers. I hope this information is helpful.
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