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Good evening. In short- every doctor's practice is different. Although some surgeons prefer putting patients fully asleep under general anesthesia for this procedure, some perform it under IV sedation ("twilight sedation") with local anesthesia, or just under straight local sedation, as you are describing here. It ultimately comes down to surgeon and patient preference, so always have the conversation with your surgeon so you both know exactly what to expect, and so you both feel comfortable with how the procedure will be performed prior to proceeding. Hope this helps! Best, Dr. Donald Groves Plastic Surgeon
It is theoretically possible to perform a facelift and abdominoplasty with liposuction at the same time. The bigger question is whether this would be a wise thing to undergo. Most plastic surgeons will tell you two separate these two procedures. There are a number of reasons for this. Usually...
It's not uncommon for people in their 60s to consider cosmetic surgery, including a MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) facelift and neck lift. This type of facelift is often chosen by individuals who want to address sagging or wrinkles in the mid-face and neck areas. It's important to...
MACS stands for Minimal Access Cranial Suspension lift. It's a type of facelift that uses shorter incisions (usually around the ear) and internal sutures to lift sagging facial tissues — mostly the mid-face and jawline. Yes, in the traditional MACS lift, the sutures (threads) placed under the s...