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Underwhelmed with facelift results. Are my expectations unrealistic? (Photo)

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Generous762587Nov 10, 2024

Female 63 years old 130 lbs White Deep plane facelift 9 months ago. I’m pretty happy with my upper face, but disappointed that I still have jowls. Is my expectation unrealistic? I’m reposting my question with 2 additional profile view photos. Thank you

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Dr. Gianfranco Frojo, MD
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Dr. Gianfranco Frojo, MD
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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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Dr. Jacob Tower, MD
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