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Does wearing dentures both top and bottom affect outcomes of Facelifts?

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kimber61Jul 18, 2017

I am a 54 year old female. I wear both top and bottom dentures. I also have bone loss in bottom. Are Facelifts an option for me. Thank you in advance. Ready to get something done.

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Dr. Peter Lee, MD, FACS
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Dr. Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS
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Dr. Kevin Sadati, DO
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