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HIV positive - Can I have a deep plane facelift?

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TamRa55Oct 30, 2025

I am 55 years old and I am looking to possibly getting a deep facelift in a couple years. My question is that I am HIV positive since 18 years old. I’m extremely healthy never been ill. I am on medication and I have an undetectable viral load. Are plastic surgeon is going to have issues with this.

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Dr. Andrew Miller, MD
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